Residential Camp Counselor
About The Position
Bring Your Smile and Get Ready to Create Smiles! Are you fun, patient, warm, and enthusiastic? Then we need you to create camp memories! Come be an every other weekend Camp Counselor and be prepared to make an unforgettable impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities! Set on 52 acres of beautiful woods, trails, fields and aquatic areas of the Cleveland Metroparks, the Achievement Centers for Childrens Camp Cheerful offers campers all the traditional camp activities including, hiking, arts and crafts, nature activities, games, campfire activities, music, sports, and so much more!!!! Come help make memories for you and the campers! We are currently recruiting every other weekend camp counselors interested in working our respite overnight camp! Camps are scheduled twice a month. Counselors provide high quality primary care and support for the campers, who are 16 years of age and older with disabilities. As a counselor you will make memories with your campers by assisting them in participating in activities and with personal care as needed . The Details: Compensation is $350 per weekend. Can be a paid student internship if your school/college allows! Hours: Friday at 5:30 pm to Sunday at 12:00pm (overnight stay required) Must be 18 years of age or older Previous camp experience, or experience with children with disabilities is a plus, but not a requirement! All training provided at no cost --CPR, First Aid and AED certification. Crisis prevention and intervention certification provided at no cost. We serve a wide range of disabilities including cognitive, physical, developmental and neurological. The Achievement Centers for Children values and promotes diversity and is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
Nice To Haves
- Previous camp experience, or experience with children with disabilities is a plus, but not a requirement!
Responsibilities
- Provide high quality primary care and support for the campers
- Assist campers in participating in activities
- Assist campers with personal care as needed
Benefits
- All training provided at no cost --CPR, First Aid and AED certification.
- Crisis prevention and intervention certification provided at no cost.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Social Assistance
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
