Camp Counselor AM/PM

POSITION TITLE:  Camp Counselor AM/PM

LOCATION:             Las Vegas, NV

DURATION:             

·     Beyond the Deaf Home Camp: Mon. June 8^th – Sat. 13^th 2026

·     CRAVE Camp: Mon June 22^nd- Sat 27^th 2026

Temporary/Seasonal Position

HOURS:                   AM Shift (5am-5pm); PM Shift – Overnight (5pm-5am)

SALARY RANGE:  $2,052 or $1,650 (pending AM/PM Shift; Non-negotiable)

CAMP OBJECTIVE

The objective of CRAVE and Camp Beyond the Deaf Home is to provide pre-employment transition services to students (ages 16 – 22) with disabilities.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a creative and organized Camp Counselor to join our camp. In this position, you will play a key role in shaping and educating our campers by instructing them on numerous indoor and outdoor activities and experiences. You will also collaborate with other counselors, create recreational plans and activities, and lead campers in fun-filled projects.

Leads and supervises assigned age groups at designated camp facilities. Plans, conducts, and leads activities while interacting and maintaining safety and supervision of participants and group counselors in a program environment. Work is performed under immediate supervision with exercise of judgment in accordance with established policies, procedures, and techniques.

This position is responsible for creating an environment that promotes sportsmanship and a team atmosphere.

*Cleared background check and fingerprints required. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend Orientation prior to camp and all assigned staff meetings during camp.
• Maintains, understands, and adheres to camper records to ensure health/ safety/ allergy/ behavior/ etc. needs are followed per parent/guardian requests. Records and tracks camper’s dietary restrictions/allergies and ensures that the meals/snacks are distributed to them accordingly.
• Interact with parents in a professional and polite manner. Acting as liaison between the Camp Supervisor, participants, and parents as needed or assigned.
• Works cooperatively with other team members to meet program goals and assists with training programs for camp counselors.
• Responsible for accurate attendance/tracking of assigned groups throughout the camp operations including camp group time and field trips.
• Supervise campers during meals and instruct campers in daily routines and cleanup tasks.
• Utilize appropriate behavior management techniques. Modeling good behavior for campers as it relates to sportsmanship, manners, and respectfulness. While identifying teachable moments and capitalizing on them.
• With support from Camp Supervisor, oversees and maintains camper behavior, discipline, and conduct within the group to ensure safety of participants and mediates any campers’ disputes.
• Knows, understands, and follows all safety and emergency procedures and guidelines associated with the camp program. Including always knowing the whereabouts of your charges assigned. Maintaining group counts, ensuring adherence to camp ratio, and participant accountability as it relates to safety.
• Responsible for preparing, facilitates/leads, and encourages daily participation in a variety of group camp activities. While ensuring groups have materials and instructions needed for successful leadership; adapts activities, games, and events to participant's age, physical ability, and interests that are age appropriate as assigned. Including modifications to activities, games, and events to accommodate individuals with a variety of disabilities.
• Responsible for checking facilities and equipment and reporting any issues to the Camp Supervisor. Assist with daily inventory of all equipment, office or cleaning supplies, and snacks needed. Completes accurate inventory and supply requests for planned group activities. Ensures safe and proper use of group equipment and materials.
• Assists with maintaining records, including sign-in sheets, information forms and reports. Responsible for ensuring camper sign-in/sign-out process and verification of approved pick-up contact. Direct incidents to Camp Supervisor, reports problems, and exercises thoroughness and caution in maintaining maximum safety for all participants and camp team members.
• In instances when dual or multiple relationships are unavoidable, Camp Counselor should take steps to protect campers (with an emphasis on minors) and are responsible for setting clear, appropriate, and culturally sensitive boundaries.
• Perform other job-related tasks as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school degree or equivalent; associate degree, or two (2) years or more of full-time college coursework equivalent preferred.
• First aid and CPR training and certification preferred.
• Previous experience as a counselor-in-training, camp counselor, teacher/educator, childcare provider, or related field.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Experience serving individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Excellent expressive and receptive communication skills.
• Computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint) preferred. 
• General mobility with or without assistive equipment or support accessibility includes but not limited to walking, kneeling, sitting, standing, and lifting (up to 50lbs).
• Ability to pass a fingerprint scan and background check.
• Knowledge and experience in Deaf Culture preferred (Beyond the Deaf Home).
• Basic to advance American Sign Language and/or other signed communication skills encouraged (Beyond the Deaf Home).

TO APPLY

Interested candidates must provide a resume with cover letter and references to: llturner@detr.nv.gov no later than 5 p.m. on April 15, 2026. Resume should include current contact information, personal objective, previous knowledge/experience, skills/abilities, education/training, and 3 references (2 professional, 1 personal). Please identify which camp and/or both you are applying for. Potential candidates must be available for a panel interview with representatives from VR and direct Camp Supervisor during the end of April. Orientation with the VR Team and direct Camp Supervisor will take place during the last week of May 2025 (May 25-29^th).

For more information, please contact Lora Turner at llturner@detr.nv.gov or pre-ets@detr.nv.gov.  *Interpreters Provided for all interviews, trainings, meetings, and camp engagements.