Camp Rainbow Counselor

City of Cambridge MA • Cambridge, MA

67d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director and Assistant Director, Counselors will work with participants, ages 6-22, in a recreational setting to provide an array of fun and educational opportunities. Camp Rainbow is an annual summer camp serving children ages 6-22 with disabilities. Campers enjoy a variety of experiences, including outdoor activities, swimming, cooking, art, tennis, fitness, and weekly field trips.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be First Aid trained within 3 weeks of hire.
• Practical experience working with children with special and diverse needs.
• Demonstrate verbally, basic clinical/diagnostic understanding of children's needs.
• Have a basic understanding and/or willingness to be trained in Positive Behavior Support techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attend trainings prior to the start of camp.
• The ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrate understanding of Child Development.
• 2 years’ experience working with youth who have diverse and special needs.

Responsibilities

• Be involved with the children as a caring and respectful adult, facilitate their play, and respond with sensitivity to their needs.
• Share in classroom responsibilities as assigned by site supervisor (activity planning, setup and break down and classroom maintenance/classroom cleaning).
• Participate in planning and conducting activities such as arts & crafts, music, sports, and games.
• Monitoring, supervising, and assisting as needed during various recreational and sports activities during the day (including participating in swimming and tennis)
• Supervise and provide proximity support to children and teens during outdoor play, swimming, tennis, and field trips.
• Bus monitoring in the morning and afternoon (2-3 times per week).
• Maintain constant communication with Director and Assistant Director.
• Provide assistance with changing and some toileting needs.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed