Camp Claw Counselor SUMMER

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Only online applications will be accepted.
This is a Summer 2026 Position Training will be June 2nd-4th, 2026. Camp will be June 8th-July 31st with one week off for the 4th of July.

Camp Claw Counselor – SUMMER 2026

Work Study Optional – You are not required to be a Federal Work Study Recipient to hold this position.

Springfield Campus

Campus Recreation

$15

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Monday-Friday 7:30am to 5:30pm

20 is the minimum

• Plans, leads, and implements camp programs for children.
• Be a role model for campers and staff.
• Provides high-quality and enjoyable experiences for campers.
• Supervises campers and ensures their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being.
• Maintains a schedule for camp participants.
• Organizes and leads various small and large group activities.
• Ensures the cleanliness of the site.
• Assists in maintaining accurate program records, including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance.
• Knows and understands all emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
• Records and tracks camper’s dietary restrictions/allergies and ensures that the meals/snacks are distributed to them.
• Mediates any camper disputes.
• Knows, enforces, and follows all safety guidelines associated with the camp program, including knowing the whereabouts of your charges at all times.
• Respond to any accidents or incidents, recording all information in detail.
• Attend all mandatory meeting and training sessions.
• Other duties as assigned by Camp Director.

• Good communication, organization and leadership skills.
• Must have the ability to maintain camper safety and activity organization while also monitoring camper needs.
• Must be 16 years old.
• Must have current CPR / AED / First Aid or be able to obtain.
• Must submit health history record and exam prior to first day of work.
• Must pass all background screenings.
• Must be able to interact with all age levels.

• Must be available Summer 2026 for a minimum of 3 weeks.

Only online applications will be accepted.
This is a Summer 2026 Position
Training will be June 2nd-4th, 2026
Camp will be June 8th-July 31st with one week off for the 4th of July.

• Resume

• Cover Letter
• Certificate/License-1

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a graduate assistantship?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you available to work during the summer?
  • Yes
  • No
• * For summer employment - have you been enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours the last spring semester and are you pre-enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours for the upcoming fall semester?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Is your cumulative and/or semester GPA a 2.00 or better?
  • Yes
  • No
  • I don't know
• * Are you currently seeking a degree at Missouri State University? Or are you currently seeking a teacher certification at Missouri State University?
  • Yes
  • No
  • I'm not sure.
• * Are you a current Missouri State University Student?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please describe your experience working with children in the past.

  (Open Ended Question)

Open Date: 10/01/2025

Close Date: 03/16/2026

Posting Number: STU

If you have questions:
Office of Human Resources
(t)
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

If you have student employment questions:
Student Employment Services
(t)
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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