Lead Activity Counselor

Job Title – Lead Activity Counselor  

Overview

• This is a second shift position with the hours of 3pm-11pm.
• This position is for three different summer programs (please see dates below.) As the Lead Activity Counselor, you will play an active role in providing positive experiences to young adults aged 14-21 with and without disabilities visiting the U of Iowa Campus. There will always be an on-call supervisor for assistance if needed.

Counselor Responsibilities 

• Report directly to the Program Director
• Report all incidents in and to the director as necessary.
• Interact directly with attendees in the residence hall, classroom and on campus.
• Provide support to attendees in participating in campus and community activities and groups.
• Supervise students to get ready for the next day’s activities and for bed.
• Provide support and supervision during all activities, including evening meals.
• Lead or co-lead activities in the community, classroom, and in the residence hall, including field trips.
• Accompanies participants to activities, as necessary.
• Interacts with the faculty, participants, and administrative staff.
• Assists with academic instruction during evening fieldtrips and classroom activities, including presenting, organizing, and distributing resource materials, and setting up activities.
• Model and encourage acceptable social behaviors and respectable personal standards.
• Establish and maintain rapport with attendees. Serve as a role model in areas of personal appearance, communication, interpersonal skills, decision- making, and responsibility.
• Model and instruct attendees on how to meet behavior expectations according to social norms in the residence hall, campus environment, and community.
• Promote effective study and living habits through development of self-confidence and positive attitudes toward living, learning, and studying.
• Implement University policies.
• Accurately record and submit hours worked.
• Assist with check-in/check-out of all participants at all activities.
• Assist with evaluations.
• Assist with program opening and closing activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work afternoon shift.
• A minimum of 14-years of education (completed at least two years of college education)
• Previous experience assisting and or leading social and recreational activities for ages 14-21.
• Team player
• Positive attitude
• Ability to think quickly in fast paced situations
• Patience, organization, and desire to see others succeed
• Successful completion of criminal background check

Desired Qualification 

• Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities is strongly encouraged.
• Degree or seeking a degree in the field of education or related field
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
• Blood Bourne Pathogen Certified

Work Hours 

• June 9-13 – Mandatory Training
• June 15 – June 19– EXPLORE Camp (adults and minors)
• June 22 – June 26 – INSTI Camp (minors)
• July 7 – July 11 – UI REACH Bridge Camp (adults 18+)

Training Requirements 

• Criminal Background Check upon hire
• Minors on Campus Online Training
• Attend trainings that occur June 9-13

Rate of Pay

• $17 per hour for EXPLORE and UI REACH Camps
• $20 per hour for INSTI Camp