Activities Assistant - Summer Camp

Easter Seals Florida•Sorrento, FL

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Stipend will be $325 per week (plus room and board) We are currently seeking an energetic, motivated and creative individuals to fill our Summer Camp Activities Staff positions for the 2026 summer camp season. The activities staff will implement activities for campers, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, paintball, and archery. Activities staff will also assist with all camp evening activities such as the talent show. Additionally, you will maintain the cleanliness of camping areas including the pool bathrooms, all activity areas, and other program areas such as the pavilion. The Activities Assistant is a residential position where you live and work at camp during staff week and your selected sessions. Choose your adventure. The upcoming camp schedule is below: Summer Camp Schedule Sunday, June 7 through Saturday, June 13, 2026 (Summer Staff Training Week) Sunday, June 14 through Saturday, June 220, 2026 (Summer Session 1) Sunday, June 21 through Friday, July 3, 2026 (Summer Session 2) Sunday, July 5 through Saturday, July 11, 2026 (Summer Session 3) Sunday, July 12 through Saturday, July 18, 2026 (Summer Session 4) Are you a psychology, social work, physical/speech/occupational therapy, nursing, or other related student looking to gain experience working with adolescents and adults with disabilities? Do you need internship hours, practicum hours or hands-on experience for your major? We can help with that! Easterseals Florida has been rated a Great Place to Work (2020 – 2025) by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people living with disabilities, families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, your passion, and your commitment to help people with disabilities, families and the community, you might be exactly what we are looking for. Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP) (including medical marijuana). Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact our HR department at (407) 629-7881, [email protected], 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792. Under the directive of Florida House Bill 531, our organization utilizes the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. More information regarding the background screening requirements for this position can be found on the Florida HealthSource Background Screening website or at this specific link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, and great communication skills
Current CPR and First Aid Certification
Must be at least 18 years old
Ability to frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds
Compassion, energy, and creativity skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to establish effective working relationships with children, adults and coworkers
Ability to work prolonged hours outdoors
Ability to stand or be physically active for prolonged hours
Ability to assist in the physical care of our campers including lifting and transferring
Ability to work as a member of a team
Being ready and able to work one of the hardest, yet one of the most rewarding, jobs in your life

Responsibilities

implement activities for campers, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, paintball, and archery
assist with all camp evening activities such as the talent show
maintain the cleanliness of camping areas including the pool bathrooms, all activity areas, and other program areas such as the pavilion