What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Counselor position at IMPACT ACADEMY?
Job description
Summer Escape is a camp for children with special needs. We offer a fun, social setting for children of all disabilities. Our camp is modeled on a therapeutic approach that uses everyday opportunities to achieve skills in the natural setting. We provide Occupational, Physical, Speech, and Music Therapy onsite.
Activities include: game time, outside play, animal visits, weekly water days, music therapy groups, arts & crafts, drumming, sensory/gym room time and MORE!
We are looking for Summer Camp Counselors to engage with a group of 5 campers with various abilities ages 5 to 21 years old. Part-time and full-time positions available between the hours of 7:30am - 6:00pm Monday through Friday. There may be some weekend hours required as well.
Responsibilities and Duties
Follow plans and take initiative in planning new activities for campers weekly.
Take direction from therapists and incorporate therapeutic strategies.
Take care of children, keeping them engaged and on-task.
Change diapers & keep consistent bathroom schedule for all children.
Clean up throughout and at the end of your shift.
Lifting, sitting, squatting, exercising, feeding, and playing with children.
Providing excellent customer service at all times.
Qualifications and Skills
The candidate we choose will be a self-starter who loves children and possesses a great attitude, the ability to work in a team environment, and has a disposition to provide the highest level of customer service. Hands-on experience with children required. Experience with children with special needs preferred.
Please do not apply unless you have consistent availability each week June 1st through July 31st, Monday through Friday.
IMPACT Academy is a drug free work place and an Equal Opportunity Employer. IMPACT Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status, genetic information status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identification, transgender, or any other legally protected class. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, ability to meet job requirements, merit, and business need.
Job Type: Temporary
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $12.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Why are you interested in this position?
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12