Summer Camp Educational Assistant and Lifeguard

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: 3 days ago
Location: Salem, OREGON
Deadline: 15 May 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Job Title Summer Camp Educational Assistant and Lifeguard
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Salem
Position Appointment Percent 100
Appointment Basis 12
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate $14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill five part-time (a maximum of 40 hours per week) Summer Camp Educational Assistant and Lifeguard positions for the Oregon 4-H Center summer camp in the Division of Extension and Engagement at Oregon State University (OSU).
 
Our goal is to provide a quality and safe environment for all campers, parents, and staff. Employees should always be prepared and willing to respond to the unexpected. 
 
We pride ourselves in challenging our employees to grow as individuals while gaining professional experience.
Position Duties
(100%) Specific duties and percentages vary depending on the student assignment but duties may include:
  • Responsible for leading specialized activities for children during but not limited to:
  • Lifeguarding at pool and canoeing, leading camp activities such as Archery, Arts and Crafts, or Campfire.
  • Preparing and implementing lesson plans, providing feedback, maintaining safe learning environments, and assisting other instructors and camp counselors.
  • Helping with kitchen operations such as bussing tables, washing dishes, and minor food preparation.
  • Attending orientations, meetings, and in-service trainings.
  • Completing and submitting appropriate documents as needed (incident/accident reports, monthly timesheets, lesson plans, attendance records, etc.)
  • Maintaining equipment and supplies inventory.
  • Administer first aid and active emergency action steps if medical attention is required.
  • For leadership positions:
  • Training staff in all camp skills, tasks, and protocols related to overall operations.
  • Develop, maintain, and implement weekly schedules.
  • Delegate and manage spur-of-the-moment events with little planning.
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

  • Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
  • Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
  • Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
    • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
    • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
    • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
    • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
    • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*


*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Additional Required Qualifications
  • Current, valid First Aid certification by start of programming.
  • Current, valid CPR Adult/Child certification by start of programming
  • Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (RRCAN) certification by start of programming.
  • Must have clean driving record and ability to pass OSU driver safety test.
  • Completed lifeguard Certification by a nationally recognized institution such as Red Cross or YMCA by start of programming.


This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 5576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
  • A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
  • Previous experience working in a residential camp setting.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
  • The student worker may be required to work up to approximately 20 hours per week. Weekly work hours are a maximum of 40 hours per week during summer months. With required intermittent training prior to camp opening. 
  • Position works directly with minors.
  • Duties are performed in an environment suitable for the activity/sport they are instructing such as a gym, kitchen, field, pool, hiking trails and uneven terrain, etc.
  • Position may need to assist participants with emergency medication and medical monitoring (e.g. EpiPen, diabetes testing) as needed.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P10846SE
Number of Vacancies 5
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/01/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date 08/31/2024
Posting Date 03/14/2024
Full Consideration Date 05/15/2024
Closing Date 05/15/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1. A Resume/Vita
2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
For additional information please contact: Sasha Blake at [email protected].

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

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