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The Wisconsin Union, often referred to as "the heart and soul" of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has enhanced the lives of members and visitors since it was founded in 1907. Since 1928, when the doors to Memorial Union opened, the Wisconsin Union has served as the living room of the UW-Madison campus. The Union connects students, faculty, staff, members, and visitors through shared cultural, social, and recreational events and experiences.

Camp Assistants will be schedule to work shifts between the hours of 7:00 AM-6:00 PM, M-F during camp weeks July 14-Aug 1.

Minimum of 15-20 hours per week.

Unit Hours- Summer Camp program hours are 7:30 AM-5:30 PM, M-F.

Unit Location- Wisconsin Union Summer camp will take place at both Union South and Memorial Union as well as adjacent outdoor areas.

• Maintain a safe space for campers, including assisting with careful supervision of campers and communicating any safety concerns to supervisors
• Serve as a role model for campers
• Actively participate with campers in camp activities and conversation
• Sustain a positive environment at camp, incorporating enthusiasm into all activities
• Help Organize and lead small and large group activities
• Appropriately respond to and mitigate any camper behavioral issues
• Communicate and interact with youth and adult participants
• Keep track of time throughout the program
• Set up and take down activity space, assist with camp check-in/check-out
• Participate in onboarding and youth safety training
• Other duties as assigned

• A desire to work with young children
• Communicate effectively with people of all ages
• May be required to participate in Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED/FA Certification or ability to obtain prior to first day of camp
• Must be able to attend all training dates July 8-11and available during the entire camp session (July 14- August 1)
• Excellent communication skills across demographics
• Preferred applicants will have experience in youth activities and summer camps AND/OR childcare experience.
• Must be able to project voice when giving instructions to the group in large, busy spaces with or without accommodations
• Ability to navigate campus with or without accommodations
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check

Student Status

To be eligible for the Wisconsin Union positions, you must be currently enrolled in a college, university, or highschool (at least 16). It is not permissible to hire a person as a student hourly employee if they are taking credits merely to be eligible for student hourly employment. Review UW Policy 5003- Student Hourly Employment for more information. If school is in break period (summer, spring, winter), applicants must intend to enroll in courses the following semester. If you have any questions, please email hr@union.wisc.edu.

Please go to the Union Job Site https://union.studentjobs.wisc.edu/ to apply for this job. NOTE: This job is subject to being removed early