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Camping and Recreation Openings
Weekend Camp Counselor
Part-time PART_TIME ; posted: Wednesday, Mar 6 2024
2024-03-06
https://www.easterseals.com/florida
Easterseals Florida
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Sorrento, Florida 32776 US
To apply for this position, please complete our online application on our careers site at the link provided: https://eastersealsflorida.e3applicants.com/careers
Summary:
Pay rates will be $225 for Weekend Camp, $275 for Weekend Camp plus Monday
Do you have a passion for working with individuals with disabilities and special needs? Consider being a Camp Counselor with Easterseals Florida Camp Challenge!! Our fully accessible camp provides adolescents and adults with disabilities and special needs a getaway filled with laughter, friendship and fun! Our camp counselors are a big part of making that happen.
We are currently seeking energetic, motivated and creative individuals to fill our camp counselor positions for our upcoming Weekend Camps. As a camp counselor, you assist campers in recreational activities such as sports, nature, the challenge course, arts and crafts, swimming, talent night, and making s'mores at campfires. Additionally, you assist with the personal care needs of some of our campers, such as assisting with meals, bathing, dressing, toileting, sensory needs, and helping manage difficult behaviors.
Weekend Camp Schedule
- Friday, January 12 to Monday, January 15, 2024
- Friday, February 16 to Monday, February 19, 2024
- Friday, April 19 to Sunday, April 21, 2024
Basic Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, and great communication skills
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Compassion, energy, and creativity skills
- Ability to assist in the physical care of our campers including lifting and transferring
- CPR and First Aid are preferred, but training will be provided
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Being ready and able to work one of the hardest, yet one of the most rewarding, jobs in your life
Easterseals Florida has been rated a 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Great Place to Work by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people living with disabilities, families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, your passion, and your commitment to help people with disabilities, families and the community, you might be exactly what we are looking for.
Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP) (including medical marijuana).
Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact our HR department at (407) 629-7881, hr@fl.easterseals.com, 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792.
For more information about Camp Challenge, please go to https://eastersealsflorida.e3applicants.com/about-us/camping-and-recreation.
