Title: Camp Counselor - Springfield Healthcare Careers Camp
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Health Sciences

Job Summary

The Camp Counselor will assist in the overall day-to-day operations of the camp. Most importantly, their role is to ensure the care and well-being of the campers. Camp Counselors need to assist campers in new situations, give encouragement, and care about each camper as an individual. Camp Counselors should:
- Provide participants with a safe and secure environment both physically and emotionally where they can participate in educational, recreational, and social experiences.
- Guide campers in developing their understanding and appreciation for the many careers related to health professions.
- Model positive personal life skills and values, including, but not limited to: fairness, caring, good citizenship, trustworthiness, respect, and responsibility.
- Exercise mature and professional judgment in assuming responsibility for and working with the campers.
- Foster the development of positive relationships between campers and camp counselors.
- Serve as positive role models, teachers, and mentors.
- Camp Counselors may be asked to assume additional responsibilities during the course of the camp.
- Prior to the program; prepare logistics and materials with the Camp Leaders, establish communication strategies for counselors
- Introduce and lead activities, and ensure campers arrive on time for rotations
- Communicate between the Camp Leader and session facilitators to ensure equipment is ready and available
- Following the program; debrief with the Camp Leaders
- Camp Counselor leaders may be asked to assume additional responsibilities during the course of camp

Additional Information

Camp will be held in Springfield, IL

Benefits include time away from work for eligible employees and the option to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$20.00 per hour

Required Qualifications

Completed at least sophomore year of college or university coursework

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with high school students or campers

Work Hours

Orientation:
June 10, 2026: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Camp:
June 15, 2026: 8:00am - 4:00pm (1/2 hour lunch)
June 16, 2026: 8:00am - 4:00pm (1/2 hour lunch)
June 17, 2026: 8:00am - 4:00pm (1/2 hour lunch)

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

Proposed Starting Date

June 2026

Optional Applicant Documents

Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Extra Help employees may only work up to 28 hours per week for all University employment and are paid for hours worked only. Extra Help employment does not guarantee permanent placement. Extra Help employees may only work up to 900 total hours.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois.

Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.

Contact Information for Applicants

Mackenzie Chapman
Human Resources
309-438-3092
mrchap1@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.