<p> Specialized Recreation offers summer camps for youth, teens, and young adults with developmental and/or physical disabilities.  This is a part-time, temporary position in which Counselors will supervise and assist participants with disabilities in a summer camp setting. Setting options are:</p> <ul> <li>Camp Friendly (ages 6-12) at Durant Nature Preserve or Carolina Pines Community Center. Monday-Friday. </li><li>Camp Exploration (ages 13-21) at Marsh Creek. Monday-Friday. </li><li>Limitless Teens (ages 13-21) at Eastgate Park. Monday, Wednesday, Friday.  </li><li>Please note a Counselor position regardless of the base assignment with a camp location will be expected to perform the responsibilities listed below, and be prepared to shift between a camp location based on the program needs. </li><li>Maintain constant supervision of campers and provide assistance when needed  </li><li>Modify activities as needed, or provide reasonable modifications for participation </li><li>Must be able to actively participate in a variety of activities, including swimming  </li><li>Lead various activities scheduled for camp day </li><li>Engage participants through multiple means of instruction </li><li>Encourage and create social interaction between participants  </li><li>Monitor campers for safety and provide positive reinforcement or other behavioral supports as needed  </li><li>Identify problems and brainstorm solutions  </li><li>Maintain high energy levels and enthusiasm for prolonged periods throughout the day  </li><li>Assist participants with personal care activities - toileting, dressing, hygiene, feeding, management of belongings, and/or medication </li><li>Document and/or relay accident/incident information to the appropriate staff  </li><li>Assist leadership staff in curriculum development  </li><li>Communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors  </li><li>Implement and model participant Inclusion Plan recommendations </li><li>Complete observation notes, daily reports, and weekly documentation  </li><li>Maintain confidentiality of participants and families  </li><li>Attend and participate in all required trainings and staff meetings </li><li>At least 1 year of volunteer work and/or personal experience with people who have developmental and/or physical disabilities </li><li>Possess an excellent work ethic  </li><li>High level of motivation, creativity, and enthusiasm  </li><li>Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes quickly </li><li>Effective oral and written communication </li><li>Ability to work as a member of a team </li><li>Demonstrate a willingness to learn </li><li>Maintain a high level of maturity and sensitivity  </li><li>Must be able to model appropriate behavior and use positive behavior techniques  </li><li>Must be able to monitor the safety and wellbeing of participants </li><li>Ability to complete required trainings before working at camp including, a background check and controlled substance screening.  </li><li>Minimum age 16 years old </li><li>Preferred to be able to work until August 7, 2026 </li></ul> <p>Position and hours:</p> <ul> <li>Must be available for the month of May, and entire duration of summer camp.    </li><li>Camp dates: June 15 - August 7, 2026 (except June 19 & July 3)  </li><li>Hours are typically between 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.   </li><li>Up to 40 hours per week pre-camp (May)  </li><li>Up to 50 hours per week June-August   </li></ul> <p>Mandatory meetings and required trainings will begin mid-May (may be day, evenings, or weekends) </p> <p>ADA and Other Requirements: </p> <p>Positions in this class typically require balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, talking, seeing, and hearing.</p> <p>Medium Work: </p> <p>Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.</p> <p>Visual Acuity</p> <p>The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.</p> <p>Working Conditions: </p> <p>Workers are subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions and noise.   Activities occur both inside and outside without protection from the weather.   Workers are subject to extreme heat: Temperature above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Workers are subject to noise:   There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.</p> <p>Note:</p> <p>This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions, and responsibilities, and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.</p>