What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer 2025 Camp Counselor position at Northwest Special Recreation Association?
Becoming a CAMP COUNSELOR in NWSRA's weekly day camps is a great way to build communication skills, learn new jobs functions, and inspire participants to grow and have fun. As a Camp Counselor you will be responsible for the following tasks:
•Supervise participants in a day camp setting. Responsible for group’s safety, behavior management and
appropriate involvement in activities.
• During transportation of programs. Focus on monitoring & addressing medical, safety and behavior needs of
participants on vehicle. Communicate any concerns to driver.
• Act as an advocate for participants, provide disability awareness information, and emphasize the individual's
abilities and similarities while de-emphasizing the differences.
• Assist in the participation of recreational activities and provide accommodations as needed.
• Attend to participants’ personal care needs including toileting, feeding and changing.
• Encourage participant in developing friendships with other participants within the program.
• Communicate and contribute with ideas to co-workers.
• Demonstrate creativity and enthusiasm in implementing activities.
• Become actively involved and participate in program activities and tasks.
• Promote good relations with participants, parents, employees, partner agency personnel and community
contacts.
• Follow through with direction on assigned tasks.
• Implement and apply skills and techniques taught through training.
• Communicate with participants during the program in a verbal or non-verbal manner.
• Attend all orientations, meetings and trainings required by NWSRA and the assigned park district.
• Greet parents/guardians, participants, employees and volunteers upon arrival. Smile and be friendly.
• Monitor participant’s belongings including bags, towels, lunch boxes, etc.
• Follow agency policy and procedures including all payroll procedures of NWSRA.
• Communicate all incidents/accidents from programs to Program Specialist and
Park District Site Directors/Leaders.
• Other duties needed to help drive our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by NWSRA’s Core Values.
WHAT YOU NEED
- At least 16 years of age
- Have an interest or experience working with children and adults with disabilities.
- Demonstrate dependability, promptness, flexibility and punctuality.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm in recreation programming and have the ability to engage in activities requiring
physical exertion. - Willingness to learn and accept new ideas
NWSRA aspires to create the most engaging experience for the individuals who participate in our programs. We are looking for applicants who want to inspire others, have fun while working hard and are motivated to improve themselves. If all this interests you, we want you to join our family, Apply Now!
All positions are part-time and work schedules may range from a minimum of 1 hour per week up to 25 hours per week. Scheduling is assigned at the beginning of each program season, yet hours are flexible and can be adjusted per season. Reliable transportation is required to ensure attendance at all scheduled programs. When committing to work in a program you must be able to work all program dates for the entire season.
NWSRA provides over 2,000 recreational programs annually, many emphasizing healthy living, fitness, imagination, community involvement and increasing life skills. NWSRA works with member Park Districts to provide inclusive, accessible programs so our participants can Celebrate Their Lives.
NWSRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $15
