Camp Counselor

Easter Seals Tennessee Inc • Mount Juliet, TN

7d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, the Camp Counselor ensures the health and safety of 1–3 assigned campers during camp sessions, long weekends in December and March, and a full week in August. The role involves supporting campers with daily activities and personal care while encouraging independence and self-care as appropriate. Counselors help create a positive, respectful, and person-centered environment.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a high-school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and background check.

Responsibilities

• Engage campers in daily planned activities, improvise, and adjust when activities change.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene while encouraging independence and self-care as appropriate.
• Assist campers with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, ambulating, transfers, feeding, and dressing.
• Interact with people supported in a respectful, age-appropriate, and culturally appropriate manner, honoring their preferences and requests.
• Help teach, coordinate, and carry out planned activities.
• Promote a positive environment and model person-centered practices and respectful interactions.
• Treat people supported, staff, customers, and visitors with professionalism, courtesy, and respect.
• Complete reports as required to document camper activities, behavioral incidents, or other notable events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED