Camp Counselor - North Springfield, United States - Epilepsy Association of Western & C

Description

Job Description

Job DescriptionBenefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensations
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Great Work Environment

We are seeking an outgoing and experienced Camp Counselor to join our team As a Camp Counselor, your top priority will be to ensure the safety of our campers. You will oversee camper activities and make sure they dont get lost or hurt. You will help supervise fun activities and games and outdoor education. The ideal candidate loves the outdoors and wants to share their passion with campers Principle responsibilities include assisting Camp Frog campers (children ages who have epilepsy) to have a fabulous week at summer camp by providing additional safety, behavioral and emotional support during the week of camp.

Responsibilities:
1. Complete an application
2. Complete the following clearances: PA Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History, and FBI Fingerprint Background Check
3. Attend a personal interview
4. Attend a mandatory training on seizure recognition and first aid presented by EAWCP
5. Attend and complete online child abuse prevention training as required by EAWCP
6. Complete the mandatory video trainings as required by Camp Fitch
7. Provide assist to Camp Frog campers and appropriate seizure first aid and seizure response in event a camper experiences a seizure while at camp
8. Spend the entire week with the campers
Eating
Sleeping
Participating in all camp activities
9. Inform the EAWCP Camp Coordinator of problems as they arise
10. Comply with all Camp Fitch rules and regulations
11. Be respectful of all campers and staff at Camp Fitch
12. Act as a counselor to all other children in the cabin and on camp grounds
13. Encourage participation and integration from Camp Frog campers
14. Complete a post-camp survey
Qualifications:
years of age
2. High school diploma or GED required
3. Knowledge of behavior modification techniques, child development, and other special needs concerns is favored
4. Interest in working with children who have special needs
5. Able to attend all meetings, trainings, and the entire week of camp
6. Able to fulfill the responsibilities of the job without accommodations