Job detail
IDEAL Summer Academy Camp Counselor
Lipscomb University
PART_TIME
Posted 3/24/2026
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Core responsibilities
Counselors will work in teams to lead and support approximately 24 campers with intellectual disabilities, ages 17-24, throughout the summer academy duration. Key duties include staying overnight in dorms, supervising all activities, providing transportation for outings, and leading team games and sports.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be full-Time lipscomb university students maintaining at least a 3.0 gpa and must possess a minimum of one semester of volunteer experience as a peer mentor with the lipscomb ideal program. Experience as a camp counselor is preferred, alongside strong skills in working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, problem-Solving, and empathy.
bachelor degreeProblem-SolvingTeam LeadershipRelationship BuildingEmpathyCreativityIntegritySupervisionTransportationPatienceStress ManagementSupportIntellectual DisabilitiesActivity Monitoring