Counselor - Youth Sport Camps (HES-CHHS)

Youth Sport Camps Counselor

Youth Sport Camps Counselors help lead fun, active summer programs across a variety of sports and activities. Counselors are selected for their coaching skills, sports knowledge, enthusiasm, and dedication to making a positive impact on kids. They guide daily camp activities, support camper safety and enjoyment, and contribute to a caring, energetic team focused on creating a memorable summer experience for every child.

Counselors may work 40hrs/week, must be available M – F from 8:30am – 4:30pm. It is not necessary to work every week, but full weeks are required.

As a staff member with CSU Youth Sport Camps, you will be acting as a mandated reporter. This position requires, by law, the reporting of any suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities.

Department Name: Health and Exercise Science

Anticipated Start Date: June 15, 2026 or as soon as possible

Anticipated Weekly Hours: 0-40

Required Job Qualifications:

• Demonstrate knowledge of specific sports or movement
• Demonstrate integrity, honesty, dependability, responsibility
• Ability to actively participate and engage with campers in all activities.
• Able to stand and walk on uneven outdoor terrain for extended periods.
• Comfortable in the water; must provide active supervision during pool sessions.
• Sufficient mobility to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, crouch, and climb when assisting campers and setting up equipment.
• Capacity to maintain high energy, enthusiasm, and alertness throughout the day.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Playing or coaching experience in specific sport(s) or movement
• Work cohesively with other camp counselors
• Use available resources to manage campers and situations
• Demonstrate situational judgement, motivate and encourage participation to work towards a shared purpose

Essential Duties:

• Management of camp including creating camp itineraries, organizing equipment, running drills and games or matches, monitoring campers
• Maintain confidentiality, be punctual, and communicate changes in work schedule

Salary Range: $16.50-$20.50/hr