Camp Counselor

SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW JERSEY, INC.

Position: Camp Shriver Counselor, seasonal (July-August), part-time

Description: Camp Shriver Counselor is responsible for providing high-quality recreational opportunities and enjoyable experiences for camp participants. Supervises campers and ensures their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being

This position is non-exempt; some evenings are required.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead and supervise a group of 8-15 campers in station activities

· Attend pre-camp counselor training

· Provide guidance, direction and exhibit a lead-by-doing approach for volunteers

· Monitor athletes’ health and safety throughout the camp

· Work cooperatively with camp leadership and staff for any challenges that arise

· Be exemplars of inclusion in attitude and engagement with athletes and volunteers at all time during camp

· Responsibly utilize a walkie talkie for contact among staff and other senior counselors

· Point-of-contact to share with volunteers their responsibilities each day

· Attend the daily counselor leadership meeting prior to camp

· Track and manage athlete progress sheets and complete post-week volunteer evaluations

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

· Upcoming Senior or GED required

· Sports experience as an athlete and/or coach preferred

· Special Olympics experience strongly preferred

· Interest in getting to know/engaging with individuals with intellectual disabilities

· Self-starter and must be able to initiate conversation in social settings

· Open-minded, teachable and able to receive constructive feedback

· Ability to enforce camp rules while supervising a diverse group

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to see and hear clearly
• Must be able to communicate fluently and clearly in English (oral)
• Must be able to move comfortably throughout the office and on a variety of outdoor surfaces
• Must be able lift/move up to 50 lbs

Competencies

· Flexibility—respond positively to change

· Ability to remain calm while multitasking

· Work collaboratively in a team environment

Please send your resume to camp@sonj.org

Special Olympics NJ provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 14 – 20 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $25