Summer Program Counselor

ACHIEVE a Chapter of The ARC New York•City of Binghamton, NY

1d•$16

About The Position

POSITION: Counselor – Summer Program DEPARTMENT: Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Services DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Summer Program Director Seasonal (7 weeks) Part Time (0-28 hours) June 29, 2026- August 13, 2026. Week 1: Mandatory orientation June 29-July 1, 2026. Week 2-week 7: Summer Program (Monday-Thursday) July 6 – August 13, 2026. 8:15a-2:45pm or as scheduled. Hourly rate: $16.00 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - The Counselor position is responsible for supervising campers and ensuring safety during all activities. Qualities of a successful counselor include: patience, enthusiasm, sensitivity, responsibility, creativity and flexibility. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Engage campers in various activities. Demonstrate techniques, encourage creativity, and provide guidance to help campers learn new skills. Supervision of assigned campers at all times. Model and encourage appropriate social skills. Build positive connections with campers. Facilitate games and down time activities outside of the regular camp schedule. Adherence to program/team schedule; daily activities and special events. Awareness and appropriate utilization of behavior management plans. Communicate any behavior or safety concerns with Team Lead and Program Director. Awareness of camper/counselor allergies, medications, and emergency contact information Bus duty; safe arrival/departure of campers. Report incidents/accidents to appropriate program personnel. Assist campers with activities of daily living as necessary. Attend team meetings, orientations and required trainings. Performing any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Ability to work as part of a team.
Provide employment permit (working papers) if under age 18.
Must have GED / H.S. Diploma if not currently enrolled in High School.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals that have functional differences.
Experience working at a summer camp or school setting.

Responsibilities

Engage campers in various activities.
Demonstrate techniques, encourage creativity, and provide guidance to help campers learn new skills.
Supervision of assigned campers at all times.
Model and encourage appropriate social skills.
Build positive connections with campers.
Facilitate games and down time activities outside of the regular camp schedule.
Adherence to program/team schedule; daily activities and special events.
Awareness and appropriate utilization of behavior management plans.
Communicate any behavior or safety concerns with Team Lead and Program Director.
Awareness of camper/counselor allergies, medications, and emergency contact information
Bus duty; safe arrival/departure of campers.
Report incidents/accidents to appropriate program personnel.
Assist campers with activities of daily living as necessary.
Attend team meetings, orientations and required trainings.
Performing any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.