Summer Camp Special Needs Counselor (3 Positions)

Special Needs Inclusion Counselors will be partnered with up to four campers with additional needs including emotional, behavior, social, developmental, and physical needs. This is a temporary position working with camper’s ages 6-15 years old. The main responsibility of this position is to promote inclusion of campers with special needs in having a fun, safe, enriching camp experience. This position works under the direction of Site Supervisor & Assistant Site Supervisor to find creative ways to enable the child to have full participation in program activities and to ensure their success. The position requires maturity, creativity, and a caring personality. Special Needs Inclusion Counselors may provide one-on-one or group supervision, depending on the campers’ needs. The focus is on inclusion and modification. 
Special Needs Inclusion Counselors will also help with the day-to-day responsibilities within camp. 

• Under Supervision, leads specific recreational and athletic programs and services in accordance with the interests and needs of the public. 
• Assist with behavioral issues with both the special needs and general campers.
• Help staff and campers modify projects and activities to allow all campers to be included.
• Supervise and provide a safe and healthy environment, both physically and mentally, to ensure the operation of a quality camp program for all campers. 
• Responsible for the general safety, development, growth, and achievement of the participants in his/her group; report concerns to leadership. 
• Organize, lead and provide a variety of high-quality small and large group activities each week.  Activities may include crafts, nature, songs, games, opening and closing ceremonies, swimming, Family Night, etc.  This includes time spent on the bus. 
• Manage children's behavior and act as a role model and mentor. Model constructive participation in all daily activities and field trips. 
• Lead children through the day-to-day operation of camp, including set up and clean-up of equipment and supplies for camp activities.
• Communicate with campers’ parents/guardians regarding experiences and report concerns to camp leadership. 
• Ensure all children in the assigned group are accounted for onsite, and on field trips; conduct headcount for groups when loading buses, upon trip arrival/departure and throughout the day. 
• Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp and all program areas.  This includes but is not limited to being responsible for your campers’ safety and their whereabouts at all times onsite, and on field trips.
• Ensure the camp site is presentable at all times and is kept clean, organized and free of litter. 
• Interact effectively and professionally with fellow employees, program participants, supervisors, staff, instructors and the general public. 
• Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance. 
• Know and understand ALL emergency procedures associated with the camp program. 
• Punctuality and regular attendance are essential functions of position. 
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned. 
• Full attendance for the nine-week summer and attend all staff meetings and trainings.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

• Minimum 2-years of verifiable experience in a summer camp, recreational or school setting supervising children ages 6 – 15 in the following areas: arts & crafts, dance, sport, drama, music or athletics. 
• Must be 18 years or older. 
• High School Diploma or equivalent certificate. 
• First Aid and CPR Certification is mandatory and must be current throughout summer camp; certification mandatory prior to start date. 

Salary : $19 - $25