Day Camp Counselor

Easterseals Western & Central Pennsylvania•Mechanicsburg, PA

13h•$15 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania is an organization serving people with disabilities, celebrating over 100 years of service. We are looking to hire enthusiastic Summer Day Camp Counselors to lead, support and motivate campers as they enjoy all that our Summer Day Camp has to offer. We have 2 camps coming up in Cumberland County at the Silver Spring Presbyterian Church. Summer Day Camp Counselors will organize and lead group activities for campers with disabilities. They will monitor campers, respond to incidents, maintain accurate record logs, interact with parents, and communicate with the Camp Director and other staff members regarding campers participation and concerns. We are looking for counselors to provide a fun camp experience by being positive, energetic, engaging, proactive, patient and supportive.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16
High School diploma, equivalent or actively enrolled in school
Mandated reporter training and additional training may be required
PA Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance
Passing of physical examination and TB test

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a camp setting or working with children with special needs preferred

Responsibilities

Organize and lead group activities for campers with disabilities
Monitor campers
Respond to incidents
Maintain accurate record logs
Interact with parents
Communicate with the Camp Director and other staff members regarding campers participation and concerns
Supervise campers to ensure participant safety
Motivate campers to participate in camp activities
Implement and lead campers in age-appropriate activities
Be willing and able to participate in all camp activities
Provide personal hygiene care for campers as needed
Be a cooperative team member
Be responsible, reliable and flexible