Seasonal Summer Camp Activities Counselor

ReSOURCE LEAP Program

Position dates: June 17 - July 19, 2024 (first week is training).

This position is 25 hrs/week at $18/hr.

Are you seeking a summer filled with FUN and IMPACT? Do you like working with teenagers? Do you want to lead? Join us at ReSOURCE with the LEAP team! We are seeking leaders to supervise activities at summer program for youth who are blind or visually impaired. No prior experience working with this population is required.

Activities Counselors facilitate professional development and FUN activities with youth in Vermont for 3 weeks, from June 24 - July 19. Counselors attend training prior to the start of the program.

Counselors support participants to reach their fullest potential by support youth to attend work readiness training workshops on Fridays and FUN on the weekends

Job Description:

· Supervise participants in all weekend activities 8am-8pm (Saturday and Sunday); activities might include kayaking, biking, rock climbing, going to the mall, getting ice cream and more

· Meet participants at the dormitory at St. Michael’s College and facilitate transition to weekend activity

· Ensure successful transportation to the activity through public transit, walking, or Uber/taxi; support participants to engage in planning activity routes

· Support participants to participate in every activity based on their individual needs

· Create a nurturing, positive, and professional environment

· Administer behavior protocol as directed and document all behavioral incidents in partnership with LEAP Staff

· Monitor safety and administer medical protocol as directed

· Communicate daily with LEAP Staff and Worksite Trainers to share updates and navigate challenges

· Participate in weekly LEAP Staff meetings to review participant progress, communicate updates, and manage challenges

· Support LEAP Staff to complete end-of-program participant reports

· Ensure that all participants have completed the End of Program feedback survey

Minimum Qualifications

· Demonstrated capacity for supervising and teaching youth with multiple barriers in a fun, friendly, and responsible manner

· Demonstrated leadership experience

· Possess excellent teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills

· Ability to work in a fast pace, high energy environment

· Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and access to reliable personal transportation

· First Aid/CPR certified

· Willingness to undergo a criminal background check

*This is a seasonal position: June 17th – July 19th, 2024.

Please include a cover letter with your application

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Burlington, VT: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person