Summer Camp Counselor

Being a Camp Counselor at LifeBridge Partnership is not your everyday summer job.
It's a chance to make a significant impact on the lives of school age children.
Working as a camp counselor with us gives you the chance to play an integral part in helping children with disabilities experience a fun, inclusive summer camp.
Your positive energy and generosity of time and heart, can ignite a spark in these children, inspiring them to face challenges and fully enjoy the summer camp experience.
LifeBridge Partnership is seeking Summer Camp Counselors to assist with implementation of planned program activities by providing support to participants as directed by the program activity supervisor.
Camp Counselors are a seasonal position that runs from early June to early August.
The position is ideal for anyone interested in summer employment.
*Camp Counselor Responsibilities:* * Assist with leading activities in a small group setting to promote skill development.
This may include games, sports, promoting soft or hard skills, and/or developing skills for independence.
* Supervise and ensure the safety of campers at all times.
* Foster positive relationships with campers, parents, and fellow staff members.
* Maintain a clean and organized camp environment.
* Provide individualized support in a client to staff ratio up to 4:1 to promote dignity and safety of clients.
Supports may include mobility (wheelchair navigation, hand hold, transfers), toileting (transfers, cleaning), meal time (food set up, spoon/fork feeding), communication (sign language, communication device), and behaviors (verbal and/or physical aggression, elopement, non-compliance).
* Assist with gathering quantitative data throughout the program as evidence of client progress toward goal achievement.
*Skills Preferred:* * Tutoring: Ability to provide academic support and assistance to campers * Special education: Knowledge of strategies for working with children with special needs * Behavior management: Ability to effectively manage behavior and promote positive discipline * Experience with children: Demonstrated experience working with children of various ages *Requirements:* * Must be at least 18 years old (or 16 years old with previous camp experience * CPR and First Aid certification preferred (training can be provided) * Ability to pass a background check *Benefits*: * Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications * Opportunities for career advancement within the organization * Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills as a counselor If you are passionate about working with children, creating memorable experiences, making a positive impact and having fun, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to join our team as a Summer Camp Counselor! Job Types: Part-time, Temporary Pay: $16.
00 - $18.
40 per hour Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week Benefits: * Flexible schedule * Referral program Schedule: * 4 hour shift * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Ability to Relocate: * St.
Louis, MO: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person