Counselor - SPUR Youth Sport Camps (HES-CHHS)

Job Description

Position Summary

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. YSC SPUR Camps run June 1–August 14 (no camps the week of June 29) at the Johnson Recreation Center and CSU Spur campus.

• Counselors may work 40hrs/week, must be available M – F from 9:30am – 5:30pm

• 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

May 26, 2026

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 itinerary, organizing equipment, running drills and games or matches, monitoring campers

• Maintain confidentiality, be punctual, and communicate changes in work schedule

Application Instructions

Required application materials: Resume and Cover Letter
In your cover letter and or resume, please address the following:

• Experiences that would qualify you to work in each of the YSC camps

• Previous experience working with school-aged children

• CPR and First aid certification

Please upload one combined document that includes all of the require application materials.

• Merge all required application materials (resume, cover letter) into a single file (PDF preferred).

• Upload this combined file in the Required Application Materials section of the application.

• Ensure the document is clearly labeled (e.g., Lastname_Firstname_Application.pdf).

After your application is received, you will be provided a link to a secondary web form to complete some additional questions and provide availability for Summer 2026. Your application will not be considered complete or reviewed unless a corresponding application is submitted through the secondary web form.

Salary Range

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Employee Benefits

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.