What are the responsibilities and job description for the MALE Wilderness Summer Camp Counselor (Seasonal) position at Stephen J Wampler Foundation?
Camp Wamp is a camp for children with physical disabilities up in the mountains in Northern California near Lake Tahoe. We are looking for counselors 18 years or older to come work at our camp for a one week training and 4 weeks of camp, total of 5 weeks. The summer staff counselors and aides are to provide leadership and guidance to all campers through a variety of games, crafts, sports, hiking and camping activities. Counselors should express a true love and appreciation for the outdoors and be able to work in an outdoor environment for long periods of time. He/she must have the ability to observe and assess camper safety in all situations, maintain high energy levels and enthusiasm, and show compassion, maturity, and sensitivity in dealing with special needs children. The counselor should seek to understand the campers he/she works with and use the uniqueness of the camp setting and program to help fulfill the Camp Wamp’s mission which states: It’s not what you can’t do …it’s what you CAN do!
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $1,100.00 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you 18 years old or older?
- On a scale of 1-10 how comfortable are you toileting, dressing, bathing and feeding your camper?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Childcare: 2 years (Preferred)
- disabled child care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,100