Summer Camp Counselor

Easterseals Iowa•Des Moines, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Make a Difference This Summer! Are you energetic, outdoorsy, and passionate about helping others? Easterseals Iowa is looking for Summer Camp Counselors to join our team at Camp Sunnyside. This isn't just a summer job; it’s an opportunity to provide a safe, fun, and life-changing environment for campers of all abilities while building your own leadership and professional skills. Interested in a future in the Education, Nursing, Therapy or Human Services fields? This position is a great fit, and you're urged to apply today!

Requirements

Responsible for the health, safety, and general welfare of assigned campers for the entirety of each session
Provide programming that is fun, while promoting growth and independence
Engage and participate with campers in activities
Responsible for communicating any concerns to the Cabin Leader
Assist with daily hygiene and dressing of each assigned campers, as needed, including toileting, teeth brushing, choosing clean clothes, and feeding
Acquire working knowledge of each assigned camper’s profile, such as individual strengths, weaknesses, behavior patterns, medication, and side effects. Responsible for documenting the camper’s likes and dislikes.
Assist assigned campers with daily morning cleanup, including making beds, sweeping, and doing laundry as needed.
Participate in activities, as assigned, providing one-on-one support as needed.
Work cooperatively with team members and volunteers in adapting activities to meet the needs of campers
Attend weekly team meetings, provide feedback on strengths and weaknesses of planned activities, offer suggestions, and participate in general sharing
Assist with assigned camper evaluation forms and any documentation as needed.
Submit program evaluation for each session, citing strengths, weaknesses and recommendations
Attend the summer banquet and submit overall program evaluation
Other duties as assigned
High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
Minimum age of 18 if residing on site. Minimum age of 16 to workday camp- (8:00am-4:00pm)
Desire to work with persons who have disabilities.
Love to be active, be outside, and swim.
Ability to work 9 consecutive weeks.
Ability to attend and successfully complete orientation.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
Ability to accept feedback and guidance.
Ability to work with team members and campers in a professional and caring manner, demonstrating integrity and adaptability.
Ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to an activity and to model and enforce appropriate safety and emergency procedures.
Ability to assess appropriate behavior and apply behavior modifying techniques when needed.
Ability to relate to one’s peer group.
Ability to obtain certification in Mandatory Reporter, CPR, First Aid.
Ability to bend, stoop, twist and lift.
Ability to transfer or move a minimum of 80 pounds.
Prefer candidates to live on-site for the duration of the summer if you are over the age of 18 and able to move in on the day before orientation week starts. If ages 16-17 must be able to start work on the first day of orientation week.
Ability to live in a communal living arrangement.
Application process consists of phone interview with Recruitment and Talent Development Coordinator and 2nd Interview with Department Team Leader.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the health, safety, and general welfare of assigned campers for the entirety of each session
Provide programming that is fun, while promoting growth and independence
Engage and participate with campers in activities
Responsible for communicating any concerns to the Cabin Leader
Assist with daily hygiene and dressing of each assigned campers, as needed, including toileting, teeth brushing, choosing clean clothes, and feeding
Acquire working knowledge of each assigned camper’s profile, such as individual strengths, weaknesses, behavior patterns, medication, and side effects. Responsible for documenting the camper’s likes and dislikes.
Assist assigned campers with daily morning cleanup, including making beds, sweeping, and doing laundry as needed.
Participate in activities, as assigned, providing one-on-one support as needed.
Work cooperatively with team members and volunteers in adapting activities to meet the needs of campers
Attend weekly team meetings, provide feedback on strengths and weaknesses of planned activities, offer suggestions, and participate in general sharing
Assist with assigned camper evaluation forms and any documentation as needed.
Submit program evaluation for each session, citing strengths, weaknesses and recommendations
Attend the summer banquet and submit overall program evaluation
Other duties as assigned