CAMP ROYALL COUNSELOR

About the position

Join the Camp Royall Team for Summer 2025 or Year-Round Opportunities! Are you looking for an unforgettable experience in Summer 2025 or a meaningful part-time role year-round? Are you considering a future career in Recreation Therapy, Outdoor Education, Psychology, Speech or Occupational Therapy, or Special Education? Camp Royall, owned and operated by the Autism Society of North Carolina, offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and adults with autism while gaining invaluable hands-on experience!

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, fun, and supportive environment for campers to learn, grow, and thrive.
• Assist campers in all aspects of personal care, including dressing, bathing, grooming, eating, and toileting.
• Lead and participate in activities that foster learning, independence, and fun.
• Work closely with fellow staff members to ensure an enriching and positive camp experience.

Requirements

• Counselors who live on site must be 18 at the start of employment.
• Commuter counselors must be 17 years of age at the start of employment and will commute daily to work.
• Demonstrate a desire and ability to learn and be taught about autism and approaches for managing the challenges associated with it.
• Physically able and willing to maintain constant supervision of campers and to fulfill all responsibilities fully.
• Patient, energetic, fun-loving, and hard-working - and a sense of humor doesn't hurt!
• Willing and able to put the needs of others before your own.
• Flexible and able to work well with others, maintain open and effective communication.
• Accepting and respectful of those who think, behave, and interact differently than what is considered normal.

Benefits

• Gain specialized training and experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum.
• Be part of a passionate, dedicated team making a lasting impact.