What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Counselor position at Camp High Hopes?
Camp High Hopes
Dates: June 3rd - August 9th 2024
Includes food, lodging, and paid position
| Basic Information |
Organization: Camp High Hopes
Location: 5804 Correctionville Rd. Sioux City, IA 51106
Phone Number: 712-224-2267
Websites: www.camphighhopes.com
Jobs Available: Counselors in various roles: Sleep-Away Counselor, Day-Camp Counselor, Leadership Positions, Lifeguard
Camp High Hopes counselors are part of the Smile Squad!
For each of our campers, it is really the counselors, activity leaders, and our whole team of amazing individuals that make our campers smile and create such a unique and inspiring place for campers to be their best selves. Have no doubt, each of our Smile Makers impacts our campers lives in positive ways.
Camp High Hopes provides quality inclusive camping experiences for campers of all ability levels in day and residential camp settings. Campers between the ages of 5 - 105 receive individualized support from trained counselors and program staff, with a focus on ensuring that each camper feels valued and successful in a challenging and safe environment. Activities and schedules are designed in a way to afford all campers extra time to spend doing what is most interesting and exciting to them. Coupled with a qualified and person-centered group of staff members, a summer at Camp High Hopes is sure to be nonstop fun in the sun!
A key component to the fulfillment of our mission is the support we provide to children, youth and adults of all abilities through enriching recreational activities. You will be responsible for the safety and well-being of the campers by working as part of the cabin unit. Being a counselor will require living on site during the summer, consistently aid in the daily tasks and routines of campers, including helping campers with personal care. Weekday, weekend, evening, and overnight work is to be expected, depending on position.
Come spend a rewarding summer with us, helping our campers enjoy their summer by providing inclusive programs and activities that promote personal growth and foster independence for children and adults with disabilities. These can include archery, recreation & games, canoeing, swimming, tree climbing, arts and crafts and many more activities. We change lives by expanding actual and perceived boundaries, and we teach others to value individuals regardless of their abilities.
We are in search of exceptional men and women to work and serve on this year's summer staff.
Values:
- Believe all persons have value, rights and abilities and treat them with respect.
- Advocate for the rights of the mentally and physically challenged at all times.
- Encourage camper participation, independence and creativity in all activities at an appropriate but challenging level.
- Provide a barrier –free, safe environment for outdoor experiences.
- Support families by offering respite opportunities.
- Accept all ages, disabilities and income levels.
| Qualifications |
16 years or older, CPR/First Aid certified. Applicant must display and value maturity, professionalism, positivity, grit, self-motivation, and skills working with individuals with disabilities.
| How to Apply |
If interested in applying to work on our staff this coming summer, please fill out an application using the link below.
https://www.camphighhopes.com/get-involved
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $400.00 - $510.00 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $400 - $510
