Day Camp Life Enrichment Camp Counselor

Job DetailsJob Location

• St.
• Louis,
• MO 63146Position
• Type:
• SeasonalEducation
• Level:
• High
• SchoolSalary
• Range: $19.00 - $19.00
• HourlyTravel
• Percentage:
• NoneJob
• Shift:
• DayJob
• Category:
• Day
• CampSummary: 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