Camp Counselor

Make a difference and have a life-changing experience this summer by providing a camp experience for kids and adults with disabilities. All majors/career fields are welcome, no experience necessary, just the desire to learn and serve our campers.

Best part of Job:

The very deep relationships you make with our campers. Tears are often shed on the last day for both staff and campers.

Perks:

Pay starts at $420/week (far higher than other camps), paid internship opportunities (ask us how), free food, a place to live all summer, laughs every day, have fun doing camp activities, free camp swag, make new best friends with other staff, but most importantly, you will gain job skills you will be able to list on your resume no matter which career field you are in, promise! The camp director (your boss) will also provide mentorship to those who ask by helping with resumes, job searches, network building, etc. The director also writes phenomenal letters of recommendation.

Challenging parts:

Sometimes the job is physically exhausting, requires you to be self-less, and is also a pretty sweaty job. However, we are the hardest job you will ever LOVE.

Description:

Easterseals of Nebraska is currently seeking self-motivated Camp Counselors who enjoy making a difference in the lives of those with disabilities for our summer camp program. This position would be full-time during the summer and would require living on site Sunday mid-afternoon to Friday mid-morning. A week long, mandatory training will be provided. Internship opportunities are available!

Position Overview:

The Camp Counselor is responsible for conducting and/or assisting with a wide variety of individual and group programs in a safe and stimulating setting. Additionally, after thorough training, he/she will assist with activities of daily living and be responsible for the general safety and development, growth, and skill achievement of the participants under his/her care. Typical duties may include:

- Conduct and assist with camp programming activities (archery, fishing, canoeing, swimming, high ropes course, horseback riding, outdoor games, crafts, etc.)

- Provide personal care to participants (dressing, bathing, changing, lifting, transferring) (We will train you)

- Develop and maintain effective, positive relationship with campers, families and staff

- Model and mentor respectful interactions with participants

- Promote a healthy atmosphere and respond to the safety of participants accordingly

- HAVE FUN

Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED preferred, must be 18 or older.

Current CPR and First Aid certifications or able to obtain.

Ability to pass pre-employment physical.

Valid Driver’s License & Auto Insurance coverage.

Related experience working with individuals with disabilities in a camp or health care setting preferred, but not required.

Bonus pay to those who have or obtain Lifeguarding. We will reimburse lifeguard training up to $100.

Pay starts at $420/week

Visit https://www.campesn.com/jobs.html for more information!

Questions? Feel free to ask!

Email: campesn@ne.easterseals.com

Please note, prior to hire, you will be required to complete an application through our organization.