at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois, United States
Job Description
The camp counselor will assist in the overall day-to-day operations of the camp located in Springfield, IL. Most importantly, their role is to ensure the care and well-being of the campers. Camp counselors need to assist campers in new situations, give encouragement, and care about each camper as an individual. Camp counselors should:
-Provide participants with a safe and secure environment both physically and emotionally where
they can participate in educational, recreational, and social experiences.
-Guide campers in developing their understanding and appreciation for the many careers related to
health professions.
-Model positive personal life skills and values, including, but not limited to: fairness, caring, good
citizenship, trustworthiness, respect, and responsibility.
-Exercise mature and professional judgment in assuming responsibility for and working with the
campers.
-Foster the development of positive relationships between campers and camp counselors.
-Serve as positive role models, teachers, and mentors.
-Camp counselors may be asked to assume additional responsibilities during the course of the camp.
-Prior to the program; prepare logistics and materials with the Camp Leaders, establish
communication strategies for counselors
-Introduce and lead activities, and ensure campers arrive on time for rotations
-Communicate between the Camp Leader and session facilitators to ensure equipment is ready and
available
-Following the program; debrief with the Camp Leaders
Camp counselor leaders may be asked to assume additional responsibilities during the course of the camp.
Additional Information
The Illinois AHEC Network works to improve the supply, distribution and quality of health care professionals in Illinois. It improves health care for the underserved by promoting health careers to students, enriching learning environments for current students, and providing professional development opportunities. Our regional centers partner with universities and health care organizations, encouraging collaboration and advancing local solutions to health care problems. These activities support our overall goal of achieving an equitable distribution of health professionals and services throughout all Illinois communities and regions.
Memorial Health is a leading healthcare organization in Illinois. Dedicated to unsurpassed excellence in care, education, and research, this community-based, not-for-profit corporation features a team of nearly 10,000 strong throughout eight state-of-the-art affiliates. Every day, Memorial Health lives out a mission to improve lives and build stronger communities through better health.
