Camp Counselor- South Dakota Governor’s Camp
Listed on 2026-02-09
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Child Care/Nanny
Summer Seasonal, Child Development/Support -
Education / Teaching
Summer Seasonal, Child Development/Support
Posting Details
The University of South Dakota is posting for Camp Counselors for the Governor’s Gifted Camp.
Location:
Vermillion. Posting Number: T00272P. Department: USD-School of Education.
Looking for a summer job? The University of South Dakota’s Governor’s Gifted Camp is looking for camp counselors for this summer’s camp! Potential earnings of $750 with all meals included.
Qualifications- Available for the entire duration of the 2026 camp – July 19th through July 23rd
- Be a student in good standing with the University
- Must be able to pass a fingerprinting/background check
- Must love working with 6th-9th grade students
- Enthusiastic, kind, creative, and outgoing
- Passionate about working with kids!
- Previous experience as a camp counselor (preferred but not required)
- Live in the university residence halls for one week with 6th-9th grade school students participating in the summer camp (you will have your own room)
- Assist with dormitory business (enforcing curfew, attending meetings, ensuring student safety, cleaning, etc.)
- Assist with implementing and supervising activities (field trips, evening recreation, transportation)
- Act as a role model to the campers
- Plan and lead team-building activities and meetings with small groups of students
- Supervise recreational activities
- Assist the director with daily camp activities
Hours to be determined between 7am-10pm. Appointment Type:
Temporary. Duration of the Term:
July 19-23, 2026. This position requires overnight stays.
USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.
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