Summer Camp Assistant Counselor The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Summer Camp Assistant Counselor. Position Details Location Gulf Coast Research Laboratory 703 East Beach Drive Ocean Springs, Mississippi, 39564 United States Division Marine Education Center Position Type Staff Employment Status Full Time Grant Funded No Pay Grade N02 Posting Close Date April 30, 2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Please include a letter of introduction with your resume or CV. Job Summary Serves as a temporary, full-time informal assistant for K-12 summer camp students. Assistant counselors help summer camp counselors be an integral part of the summer camp instructional planning and implementation process. Primary Duties and Responsibilities + Responsible for the overall safety of all students within the group. + Prepare necessary supplies and materials for each day’s activities. + Cleaning and reorganizing materials and classrooms used by groups during the day. + Must have a knowledge of all weekly activities and assist in the execution of daily activities in the classroom and while on off-campus field trips. + Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications + Must be at least 16 years of age. + Completion of at least two years of high school and/or be considered a rising high school Junior. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities + Adept in Microsoft Office + Capable of standing, squatting, bending, and lifting to 50 lbs. on a daily basis. + Capable of withstanding extreme weather conditions. + Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team. + Ability to anticipate needs. + Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a diverse group of people. Preferred Qualifications + Completed courses in Biology (and/or other related sciences). + Past Sea Camp/Adventure Camp participation + Experience working with children preferred. + CPR/AED/First Aid certification preferred. About The University of Southern Mississippi Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions. Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others. We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.