What are the responsibilities and job description for the Beyond Camp Counselor, Lyndhurst Campus position at Julie Billiart Network?
Description
Job Title/Department: Beyond Camp Counselor
Employee Classification: Seasonal, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Camp Director
Date of assignment: 7/7/2025- 8/1/2025
Summary
Julie Billiart Schools is a network of schools serving children grades K-8 with special learning
challenges. Currently we have campuses in Akron, Brecksville, Lyndhurst and Westlake that offer
unique learning environments for students with autism, ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, specific learning
deficiencies and social learning challenges. We are Catholic, non-public schools that welcome
diverse faith traditions.
Job Purpose
This position is responsible for organizing and leading a variety of small group activities each
week. Activities may include crafts, nature, songs, games, swimming, archery, zip lining,
trampoline park, etc. Camp counselors are also expected to implement social, behavioral and
academic interventions to a group of approximately 10 students under the supervision of a
Beyond Camp Teacher.
Duties and Responsibilities
The following is a list of primary duties and responsibilities. Other duties to be assigned as
needed. Reasonable accommodations can be made to employees with qualified disabilities who
can perform the essential functions of the job, so long as there is no undue hardship created
upon the organization or other employees within the organization.
? Provide individualized interventions for up to 10 campers with learning challenges
? Participate in staff meetings, conferences, and other required camp activities
? Organize and lead a variety of small group activities each week. Activities may include
crafts, nature, songs, games, swimming, archery, zip lining, trampoline park, etc.
? Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp
? Assist with preparation of the classroom or designated area for instruction
? Prepare for role in the daily lesson plans
? Implement intervention plans
? Create visuals or individualized plans as assigned
? Collect data
? Help guide and mentor Junior Counselors to have a deeper understanding of leadership
and counseling skills
? Meet with supervising teacher and camp directors regularly for coaching and feedback
Requirements
Education, Experience, and Qualifications
Necessary and desirable qualifications include, but are not limited to, the following
Qualifications
? Minimum of high school diploma
? Volunteer or paid experience working with children in group setting
? Experience working with students with learning challenges preferred
? Experience working in a camp setting preferred
Key Attributes:
? Skilled in differentiating education
? Experience providing strategies for improved social and behavioral outcomes in children
? Ability to develop social and behavioral interventions
? Excellent skills in both verbal and written communication
? Ability to work both independently or within a team
? Proficient communicating with parents and colleagues
? Flexible thinker able to make adjustments in the moment
? Enthusiastic, driven, and independent
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements of the job include, standing, sitting, walking and lifting of up to 50
pounds. This position requires being indoors and outdoors, sometimes exposed to typical
weather characteristic of the region. The employee must be physically able to manage students
of varying weight and sizes.
Conclusion
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of
the job and the general nature and level of work performed within this job. However, this job
description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, qualifications or
physical demands associated with the position.
Julie Billiart Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Julie Billiart Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
