Youth Camp Mentor
About The Position
YOUTH CAMP MENTOR Make an Impact. Have Fun. Be Rewarded. Looking to do something meaningful and impactful to do during summer and school breaks? Arc of Onondaga is hiring Youth Camp Mentors to provide 1:1 support to children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in fun, inclusive camp settings. If you enjoy working with kids, love summer activities, and want meaningful work - this is for you! 🎯 What You'll Love: ✅ Working in a 1:1 setting with a child ☀️ Enjoying summer and recreational activities 💙 Building genuine, lasting connections 🌈 Help children participate, grow, and succeed 🎓A perfect opportunity for college students & school staff 🧩 What You'll Do: Provide 1:1 support at local camps and recreational programs Encourage independence and inclusion in group activities Offer hands-on guidance, mentoring, and positive support Serve as a positive role model and advocate 👀 We're Looking For Someone Who: Has a high school diploma or equivalent Is passionate about working with children Is patient, positive, and dependable Thrives independently while bringing energy and collaboration to a supportive team 💥 Perks and Benefits: ✨ Competitive Pay ✨ Sign-on bonus ✨ Paid, on-site training and orientation ✨ Employee Resource Coordination Programs ✨ 401(k) with employer match ✨ Family-friendly workplace ✨ Strong work-life balance ✨ Meaningful work with opportunities for growth Arc of Onondaga has been supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Onondaga County since 1951, Arc of Onondaga is committed to inclusion, independence, and community. Arc of Onondaga is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Requirements
- Has a high school diploma or equivalent
- Is passionate about working with children
- Is patient, positive, and dependable
- Thrives independently while bringing energy and collaboration to a supportive team
Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 support at local camps and recreational programs
- Encourage independence and inclusion in group activities
- Offer hands-on guidance, mentoring, and positive support
- Serve as a positive role model and advocate
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Sign-on bonus
- Paid, on-site training and orientation
- Employee Resource Coordination Programs
- 401(k) with employer match
- Family-friendly workplace
- Strong work-life balance
- Meaningful work with opportunities for growth
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
