Summer Day Camp Head Instructor/Camp Counselor

This recruitment will be used to fill multiple part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week during academic terms and up to 40 hours per week during academic breaks and summer) Student Outreach Assistant positions for the KidSpirit Program in the Division of Extension and Engagement at Oregon State University (OSU). The Youth Program Instructor (Summer Day Camp Lead Instructor include but not limited to Sports, Art, Science, Swimming, Archery and Camp Counselors), is responsible for delivering high‑quality instruction and support to youth while fostering a safe, supportive, and growth‑oriented environment. The position requires strong communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Responsibilities include lesson planning, safety response, equipment management, program promotion, and effective collaboration with staff, families, and supervisors. **This posting is for those applicants interested in applying to be a camp counselor or head instructor.** Weekly work hours are a maximum of 40 hours per week during the summer based on student’s summer school enrollment. There are part time opportunities at 20 hours per week. KidSpirit’s goal is to provide a quality and safe environment for all campers, parents, and staff. Employees should always be prepared and willing to respond to the unexpected. The Youth Program Instructor (Summer Day Camp Lead Instructor include but not limited to Sports, Art, Science, Swimming, Archery, theater, dance and Camp Counselors), is responsible for delivering high‑quality instruction and support to youth while fostering a safe, supportive, and growth‑oriented environment. The position requires strong communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Responsibilities include lesson planning, safety response, equipment management, program promotion, and effective collaboration with staff, families, and supervisors. KidSpirit prides itself in challenging its employees to grow as individual’s while gaining professional experience. The Division of Extension and Engagement (Division) is core to Oregon State University’s mission. The Division helps create real solutions and positive impact across Oregon and beyond. The Division is aligned under the leadership of the Vice Provost for Extension and Engagement. To learn more about our division and its core units and initiatives, please visit our website: https://engagement.oregonstate.edu. KidSpirit is a unit within the Division of Extension and Engagement. The mission of KidSpirit is to be a leader in providing young people with intentional, high-quality, equitable learning experiences that promote positive interactions among adults and peers. This posting is for those applicants interested in applying to be a camp counselor or head instructor.