Activity Counselor

UI REACH SUMMER CAMPS

EXPLORE - EXPLORE Camp is a weeklong summer experience designed for high school students with disabilities (ages 14-21) to explore postgraduation options and build transition skills. During the camp, students live on the University of Iowa campus, participate in field trips to local businesses, engage in jobshadowing and industry visits, and develop selfadvocacy and career readiness skills.

INSTI - The Iowa National Summer Transportation Institute (INSTI) is a residential STEM summer camp that introduces middle and high school students to careers in transportation, engineering, and related STEM fields. Through handson projects, university lab tours, leadership activities, and local and statewide field trips, students explore topics such as engineering, aviation, roadway design, environmental systems, and transportation safety. Participants stay in University of Iowa residence halls, engage with experts across transportation industries, and build both career readiness and collegeprep skills. The program welcomes students from diverse backgrounds-including youth with and without disabilities, students of color, and young women-to support the next generation of leaders in transportation and STEM.

UI REACH Bridge Camp is a residential summer camp that help students strengthen the skills needed for a successful start in the UI REACH program. Students practice independentliving routines, learn campus navigation, build social connections, and gain familiarity with college expectations in a supportive environment. Bridge Camps reduce the stress of transition by giving students early exposure, confidence, and community before the academic year begins.

Overview

• This is a second shift position with the hours of 4 pm - 12 am.
• This position is for three different summer programs (please see dates below) As an Activity Counselor, you will play an active role in providing positive experiences to young adults aged 14 - 21 with and without disabilities visiting the University of Iowa Campus. There will always be an on-call supervisor for assistance if needed.

Counselor Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Desired Qualifications

• 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.

Work Hours

• 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 +)

Training Requirements

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

Rate of Pay

• $18 per hour