What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Program Counselor position at ACHIEVE?
Description
POSITION: Counselor – Summer Program
DEPARTMENT: Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Services
DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Summer Program Director
Seasonal (7 weeks) Part Time (0-28 hours) June 29, 2026- August 13, 2026.
Week 1: Mandatory orientation June 29-July 1, 2026.
Week 2-week 7: Summer Program (Monday-Thursday) July 6 – August 13, 2026. 8:15a-2:45pm or as scheduled.
Hourly rate: $16.00
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - The Counselor position is responsible for supervising campers and ensuring safety during all activities. Qualities of a successful counselor include: patience, enthusiasm, sensitivity, responsibility, creativity and flexibility. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
REQUIREMENTS
POSITION: Counselor – Summer Program
DEPARTMENT: Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Services
DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Summer Program Director
Seasonal (7 weeks) Part Time (0-28 hours) June 29, 2026- August 13, 2026.
Week 1: Mandatory orientation June 29-July 1, 2026.
Week 2-week 7: Summer Program (Monday-Thursday) July 6 – August 13, 2026. 8:15a-2:45pm or as scheduled.
Hourly rate: $16.00
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - The Counselor position is responsible for supervising campers and ensuring safety during all activities. Qualities of a successful counselor include: patience, enthusiasm, sensitivity, responsibility, creativity and flexibility. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Engage campers in various activities.
- Demonstrate techniques, encourage creativity, and provide guidance to help campers learn new skills.
- Supervision of assigned campers at all times.
- Model and encourage appropriate social skills.
- Build positive connections with campers.
- Facilitate games and down time activities outside of the regular camp schedule.
- Adherence to program/team schedule; daily activities and special events.
- Awareness and appropriate utilization of behavior management plans.
- Communicate any behavior or safety concerns with Team Lead and Program Director.
- Awareness of camper/counselor allergies, medications, and emergency contact information
- Bus duty; safe arrival/departure of campers.
- Report incidents/accidents to appropriate program personnel.
- Assist campers with activities of daily living as necessary.
- Attend team meetings, orientations and required trainings.
- Performing any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Provide employment permit (working papers) if under age 18.
- Must have GED / H.S. Diploma if not currently enrolled in High School.
- Experience working with individuals that have functional differences.
- Experience working at a summer camp or school setting.
Salary : $16