Part-time/Temporary - Camp OT Assistant

Navarro College•Midlothian, TX

34d•Onsite

About The Position

POSITION PURPOSE: The Camp Assistant supports the Camp Director in the daily operations of CampOT, a week-long occupational therapy day camp serving children and adolescents with disabilities. The Camp Assistant provides on-site supervision of OTA students completing Level I pediatric fieldwork, ensures the safety and engagement of campers, assists with activity implementation, and helps maintain a therapeutic and organized camp environment. This role requires a licensed occupational therapy assistant familiar with pediatric practice, therapeutic activity planning, and student supervision. GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist the Camp Director in daily coordination and oversight of camp operations. Supervise OTA students during camp activities, providing guidance, redirection, and support as needed. Ensure the safety and well-being of all campers. Assist in setting up and maintaining camp activity areas, equipment, and materials. Support OTA students in preparing and facilitating group and individual activities based on campers’ needs and goals. Model professional behavior and therapeutic approaches consistent with occupational therapy practice. Aid in managing camper transitions, behavior support, and activity flow throughout the day. Support camp documentation processes as required (attendance, incident reports, student evaluations, etc.). Maintain cleanliness, safety, and order within the camp environment. Communicate effectively with the Camp Director, OTA faculty, students, campers, and families. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Camp Director or OTA faculty.

Requirements

Knowledge of occupational therapy principles and interventions for children and adolescents with disabilities.
Ability to effectively supervise and support OTA students.
Demonstrates professionalism and a positive, welcoming demeanor with students, campers, and families.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to solve problems in fast-paced or dynamic situations.
Ability to model safe, ethical, and occupation-focused practice.
Strong understanding of therapeutic activities, group facilitation, and pediatric behavior support strategies.
Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, and excellent attendance.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently when needed.
Committed to the mission and philosophy of community college education and service-learning.
Initial certification as a COTA or OTR.
Current Texas licensure as an OTA or OT.
Minimum of an associate degree.
At least two (2) years of clinical experience in pediatric, developmental, or related occupational therapy practice.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising OT or OTA students.
Experience working in camp, group, or community-based pediatric programs.

Responsibilities

Assist the Camp Director in daily coordination and oversight of camp operations.
Supervise OTA students during camp activities, providing guidance, redirection, and support as needed.
Ensure the safety and well-being of all campers.
Assist in setting up and maintaining camp activity areas, equipment, and materials.
Support OTA students in preparing and facilitating group and individual activities based on campers’ needs and goals.
Model professional behavior and therapeutic approaches consistent with occupational therapy practice.
Aid in managing camper transitions, behavior support, and activity flow throughout the day.
Support camp documentation processes as required (attendance, incident reports, student evaluations, etc.).
Maintain cleanliness, safety, and order within the camp environment.
Communicate effectively with the Camp Director, OTA faculty, students, campers, and families.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Camp Director or OTA faculty.