Activity Counselor

Overview

Activity Counselor – UI REACH/Sum mer camps opportunity for working with young adults with and without disabilities. This is a second shift position with the hours of 4 pm - 12 am.

• Report all incidents 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.
• Accompany participants to activities, as necessary.
• Interact with the faculty, participants, and administrative staff.
• Assist with academic instruction during evening field trips 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 and follow 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to work the afternoon shift.
• A minimum of 13 years of education (completed at least one year 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 a desire to see others succeed.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.

• 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.
• Bloodborne Pathogen certified.

• June 8 - June 10:
  Mandatory Training
• June 15 - June 19: EXPLORE Camp (adults and minors)
• June 22 - June 26: INSTI Camp (minors)
• July 13 - July 17:
  Bridge Camp (adults 18 +)

• Criminal Background Check upon hire
• Minors on Campus online training
• Attend trainings that occur June 8 - 10

• $18 per hour

CORDEROL CAMPBELL
Email: corderol-campbell

Please send your resume to Derol Campbell at corderol-campbell and indicate the position you are applying for.

02/03/2026

04/01/2026