What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard - Special Needs Residential Summer Camp position at Camp Starfish?
Are you ready for a life-changing summer, full of new experiences, personal growth and memories that will last a lifetime? Looking for a summer internship to earn course credit? Come make a difference at Camp Starfish as a special needs camp counselor!
We are looking for resilient, patient and passionate individuals to be supportive role models and encouraging teachers for our 6 to 16-year-old campers with emotional, behavioral, social and learning challenges.
We offer training reimbursement if you come to camp with your guarding certification.
We are looking for camp counselors who are working towards a degree in:
- Special Education/Education
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Childcare
- Etc.!
Camp Starfish Lifeguards, or waterfront specialists, are our front-line staff who live in bunks (cabins) with campers, eat in the dining hall, swim in the lake, sing camp songs, eat s’mores, and coach campers through appropriate social interactions. Ultimately, specialists ensure that our campers receive the support they need and have a growth-oriented experience during their time at camp.
To be a Specialist at Camp Starfish, you thrive on collaboration, enjoy learning and problem-solving, embrace and accept differences, and are excited to spend 10 weeks, playing, learning, living, and working outdoors, all while making a profound difference in the lives of our campers.
Prior experience working with youth with challenges is a plus, but our staff receive over 140 hours of hands-on training to prepare them for this life-changing role.
Did we mention we have an internship and fellowship program? Reach out today for more info!
Salary and Perks of working as a camp counselor:
- Free Room and Board included
- Free Laundry Service provided
- Travel Stipend available for staff members traveling over 250 miles
- Earn course credit (dependent on your school’s requirements)
- Gain valuable skills needed to work with a variety of children
- Make lifelong friends
- Internship and Fellowship Opportunities Available
- Salary and bonus information may be found here: https://campstarfish.org/get-involved/summer-jobs/dates-details/
For more information, please visit https://campstarfish.org/summer-jobs/apply/ and complete an online application. All hiring decisions are contingent on completed application, reference verification, and results of background checks.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary, Internship
Pay: From $2,200.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
Application Question(s):
- Willing to Relocate to Rindge, NH (We can provide relocation assistance!)
- Able to work full-time, on-site from 6/5 - 8/17
- Will you be 18 starting 6/20/2025?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $2,200