Summer Camp Counselor, Day and Extended School Year (ESY) (Summer Camp 2026) Seasonal
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Job Location:
Strongsville, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summer Camp Counselor Day and Extended School Year (ESY) Camp
Department: Recreation Programs
Pay: $475 weekly stipend
Camp Dates: June 8 2026 to August 14 2026
Make an Impact This Summer
Achievement Centers for Children is seeking Summer Camp Counselors to support our Day Camp and Extended School Year (ESY) programs. ESY provides continued educational and therapeutic services for students during the summer months.
Counselors provide direct care supervision and hands on support to campers while helping them actively participate in structured activities educational programming and recreational experiences.
This role is ideal for education majors therapy students social work or psychology students and individuals pursuing careers in special education healthcare or human services.
What Youll Do
- Supervise and support assigned campers ensuring safety engagement and inclusion
- Assist with daily living needs and personal care as required
- Support structured ESY educational programming alongside recreational camp activities
- Maintain a clean organized and safe environment
- Review and follow camper plans (IEP ISP medical information) and complete required documentation
- Communicate camper updates and concerns to camp leadership and families
- Attend required training and participate in daily pre and post camp meetings
- Immediately report safety concerns policy violations or suspected maltreatment
- Contribute to a positive respectful and team oriented camp culture
What Youll Bring
- Minimum of one year experience working with children
- Ability to work in group settings with professionalism and flexibility
- Strong communication skills and sound judgment
- Enthusiasm creativity and commitment to inclusion
Required Dates and Training
- New professional staff must attend: May 27
- Required training dates: June 3 4 and 5
- Training may include CPR First Aid AED CPI and DODD requirements
Attendance at all required training and camp dates is mandatory.
Preferred
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Previous camp classroom or support experience
Achievement Centers for Children is an equal opportunity employer.
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
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- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
