Posted 4mo ago

Sports Camp Counselor (Student Hourly)

@ University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas, United States
$11/hrOnsitePart Time, Temporary
Responsibilities:Supervise groups, Ensure safety, Monitor behavior
Requirements Summary:Student hourly role requiring enrolled student (no fewer than 6 credit hours) with summer availability; prior group activity leadership and CPR/First Aid are preferred; $11.00/hour.
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Job Description

25% - Supervise assigned groups during camp activities, ensure that participants proceed in an organized/orderly manner from activity to activity.
25% - Ensure safety and respect in the academic building, provide motivation and enthusiasm to participants of the camp.
25% - Monitor behavior of camp participants and assist with other duties as needed.
25% - Understand and implement injury/accident procedures and attend camp orientation prior to the opening of camp.

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.

Work Schedule

Approximately 25 hours/week, 8 am-1 pm, Monday-Friday for 4 weeks (6/1/26-6/26/26) and 10 hours of training (5/28/26-5/29/26)

Contact Information to Applicants

Ken Murfay, [email protected]

Required Qualifications

  1. During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Advertised Salary Range

$11.00/hour

Preferred Qualifications

  1. Previous experience in group activity leadership as evidenced in application materials.
  2. Teaching experience in K-12 schools or a student in HSES teaching certification or Exercise Science programs.
  3. Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.

Position Overview

Teach in the Sport, Skills, and Physical Activity Camp for children grades 3-6 at the direction of the camp director, Dr. Ken Murfay.

Reg/Temp

Temporary

Additional Candidate Instruction

A complete application consists of:
  1. The University of Kansas online application
  2. A cover letter that describes how you meet the required and preferred qualifications
  3. A Resume or CV
  4. Contact information for three (3) professional references
Incomplete applications will not be considered.

To ensure consideration apply before the application review starts on Sunday, 3/1/2026. A review of applications will continue and is ongoing until a pool of qualified candidates is identified.

Employment Conditions

(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.