Day Camp Life Enrichment Camp Counselor

Job description

Summary: Our caring and enthusiastic Inclusion Counselors provide one on one support to children with developmental disabilities as they participate in regular camp programming and participate along with campers in a variety of activities including: swimming, outdoor activities, crafts, drama, sports, and nature. Camp runs Monday - Friday, June 1st - August 15th. Camp Counselors will start employment as of May 26th. Responsibilities: • Attend mandatory staff orientation and Parents' Meet and Greet • Engage with campers at all times • Support camper as they participate in group or individual activities, helping them to be successful in all camp programs • Write and maintain progress notes pertaining to each camper's goals • Make accommodations to activities, as needed, to allow the campers to fully participate • Facilitate transitions or sensory breaks as needed • Assist campers with personal care needs as needed • Appropriately manage crisis situations related to behavior or health as needed • Work cooperatively with counselors and specialist leading the program • Care for the physical and emotional well-being of campers at all times • Provide quality customer service at all times • Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving • Observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques • Enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures. • Attend all staff meetings throughout the summer • Maintain good attendance • Follow and enforce all JCC and Day Camp rules and regulations • These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned and other duties May be assigned as required. Qualifications