What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overnight Weekend Camp Counselor position at Achievement Centers for Children?
Overnight Weekend Camp Counselor
Camp Cheerful, Strongsville
Are you fun, patient, warm, enthusiastic and hard working? Come be a Weekend Camp Counselor and be prepared to make an unforgettable impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities!
Set on 52 acres of woods, trails, fields and aquatic areas of the Cleveland Metroparks, the Achievement Centers for Childrens Camp Cheerful offers campers all the traditional camp activities including, hiking, arts and crafts, nature activities, games, campfire activities, music, sports, and so much more!!!!
We are currently recruiting Weekend Camp Counselors interested in working our Weekend Respite Overnight Camp! Weekend overnight camps are scheduled twice a month (dates listed below). Counselors provide high quality primary care and support for the campers, who are 16 years of age and older with disabilities. As a counselor you will make memories with your campers by assisting them in participating in activities and with personal care as needed (such as help at mealtimes or in the restroom). Working hours are Friday from 5:30 pm until Sunday at 12:00pm.
The Details:
- Compensation is $350 per weekend
- Hours: Friday at 5:30pm to Sunday at 12:00pm (overnight stay required)
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Previous camp experience, or experience with children with disabilities is a plus, but not a requirement!
- CPR, First Aid and AED certification provided
- Crisis prevention and intervention certification provided
- We serve a wide range of disabilities including cognitive, physical, developmental and neurological.
- We typically provide a 1 counselor to 3 camper ratio
- You do not need to commit to every weekend we offer
- May be used as an internship opportunity if your school/college allows!
Weekend Camp Dates:
- September 8-10, 2023
- September 22-24, 2023
- October 6-8, 2023
- October 13-15, 2023
- November 3-5, 2023
- November 10-12, 2023
- December 1-3, 2023
- December 8-10, 2023
- January 5-7, 2024
- January 12-14, 2024
- February 2-4, 2024
- February 9-11, 204
- March 1-3, 2024
- March 8-10, 2024
- April 5-7, 2024
- April 12-14, 2024
- May 3-5, 2024
If you have any questions about the position, please email Jessica Potts, Manager of Camp Programs at jessica.potts@achievementctrs.org .
Achievement Centers for Children values and promotes diversity and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.