Camp Counselor

Easter Seals TN • Mount Juliet, TN

2d

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 supports campers’ participation in planned activities and provides personal care while encouraging independence and self-care as appropriate. Counselors foster a positive, respectful, and person-centered environment and may document camper activities, behavioral incidents, or other notable events.

Requirements

• Must be at least 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, and respect their preferences and requests.
• Help teach, coordinate, and carry out planned activities.
• Promote a positive environment.
• Model and promote person-centered practices and respectful interactions with all people.
• Treat people supported, staff, customers, and visitors with professionalism, courtesy, and respect.
• Complete reports as required to document camper activities, behavioral incidents, or other events of note.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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