Counselor / Summer Camp

Easterseals PORT Health • New Castle, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Spend Summer 2027 making a difference and making memories at Camp Easterseals Virginia! We’re hiring passionate and energetic Camp Counselors to join us in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of New Castle, VA. At Camp ESVA, you’ll build meaningful connections, spark joy, and play a key role in providing life-changing experiences for children and adults of all abilities. This is more than a job — it’s a summer that will stay with you forever. Your Role in Our Mission: As a Camp Counselor, you’ll help create a positive, inclusive environment for our campers. You’ll work closely with assigned camper(s) to support them in a variety of daily activities -everything from arts and crafts and adapted sports to swimming and campfires. You’ll also assist with personal care tasks like transfers, feeding, dressing, and other needs, ensuring that every camper has a safe, enjoyable experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• A valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Physically able to lift and assist with transfers (up to 45 lbs.) and assist with other personal care tasks.
• Must be comfortable with bending and kneeling.
• Able to commit to a minimum of 4 weeks at our camp.

Nice To Haves

• Some college coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help create a positive, inclusive environment for campers.
• Work closely with assigned camper(s) to support them in a variety of daily activities including arts and crafts, adapted sports, swimming, and campfires.
• Assist with personal care tasks such as transfers, feeding, and dressing.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: The pay rate for the full summer camp (11.5 weeks) is a set rate of $3,450.
• Room & Board: All meals, including s’mores, and accommodations are provided.
• Climate-Controlled Cabins.
• Biweekly Salary.
• Bonuses for referrals and returning staff!
• Professional Development: Gain invaluable experience working with individuals with disabilities—a great addition to resumes for those pursuing careers in education, healthcare, social work, and more.
• Days Off: Enjoy two full days off between each camp session to relax, recharge, and explore the surrounding area.
• Beautiful Location: Work in a serene, wooded environment with activities like zip-lining, canoeing, and horseback riding just steps away.

What This Job Offers

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