Summer Camp Counselor

Easterseals IowaDes Moines, IA
$2,000 - $4,300Onsite

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

  • 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. Summer schedule runs from June 1st to August 15th
  • 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.

Nice To Haves

  • Interested in a future in the Education, Nursing, Therapy or Human Services fields

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
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