Student activities coordinator vs day camp counselor

The differences between student activities coordinators and day camp counselors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a student activities coordinator and a day camp counselor. Additionally, a student activities coordinator has an average salary of $40,198, which is higher than the $29,384 average annual salary of a day camp counselor.

The top three skills for a student activities coordinator include student organizations, student life and student government association. The most important skills for a day camp counselor are CPR, kids, and cleanliness.

Student activities coordinator vs day camp counselor overview

	Student Activities Coordinator	Day Camp Counselor
Yearly salary	$40,198	$29,384
Hourly rate	$19.33	$14.13
Growth rate	10%	10%
Number of jobs	19,227	32,895
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 71%	Bachelor's Degree, 66%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	4	4

Student activities coordinator vs day camp counselor salary

Student activities coordinators and day camp counselors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Student Activities Coordinator	Day Camp Counselor
Average salary	$40,198	$29,384
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $52,000	Between $19,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	Huntington, WV	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	Alaska	Hawaii
Best paying company	Sewanee: The University of the South	City of Portland
Best paying industry	Education	Education

Differences between student activities coordinator and day camp counselor education

There are a few differences between a student activities coordinator and a day camp counselor in terms of educational background:

	Student Activities Coordinator	Day Camp Counselor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 71%	Bachelor's Degree, 66%
Most common major	Business	Psychology
Most common college	Stanford University	Duke University

Student activities coordinator vs day camp counselor demographics

Here are the differences between student activities coordinators' and day camp counselors' demographics:

	Student Activities Coordinator	Day Camp Counselor
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 38.1% Female, 61.9%	Male, 33.4% Female, 66.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 15.8% Asian, 5.2% White, 60.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 12.9% Unknown, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% Asian, 5.0% White, 61.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between student activities coordinator and day camp counselor duties and responsibilities

Student activities coordinator example responsibilities.

Implement and manage social media campaigns, monitor analytics and create promotional social media campaigns on twitter, Facebook, etc.
Create a monthly email newsletter and maintain a Facebook page for program alumni.
Maintain strong ties with alumni to foster long-term philanthropic support with the school.
Create and deliver bi-annual PowerPoint presentations to faculty and staff.
Promote and sustain organic leadership by maintaining positive peer-leader relationships and supporting the goals of residents.
Facilitate leadership seminars, community service initiatives, staff retreats, management sessions, and values base membership recruitment.

Day camp counselor example responsibilities.

Lead a successful group of kids by ensuring safety and behavioral expectations are met and providing structure and organize educational activities.
Administer medication and assist with ADL skills.
Transport patients to outside appointments and AA meetings.
Train in CPR, first-aid, and universal precautions.
Receive first aid, CPR, and emergency response training.
Conduct STI (sexually transmit infection) prevention and awareness campaigns.

Student activities coordinator vs day camp counselor skills

Common student activities coordinator skills

Student Organizations, 16%
Student Life, 12%
Student Government Association, 7%
Student Clubs, 6%
Student Development, 5%
Student Services, 5%

Common day camp counselor skills

CPR, 20%
Kids, 15%
Cleanliness, 7%
PET, 6%
Leadership, 5%
Direct Supervision, 4%

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