Summer Camp Program Specialist- Lifeguard

Are you a creative energetic individual with a passion for planning and leading engaging activities Camp Easterseals Virginia (ESVA) is looking for dynamic Camp Program Specialists to join our team this summer! We are hiring for several specialty areas - including Adventure Equestrian Creative Arts Waterfront and Outdoors. In each of these roles youll help bring our programs to life by designing fun inclusive and adaptive experiences for children and adults of all abilities.

Your Role in Our Mission

As a Camp Program Specialist you will help plan adapt and lead a variety of engaging activities based on your specialty for campers with varying physical and developmental needs. From arts and crafts to canoeing nature hikes and themed evening programs youll help ensure every activity is engaging safe and accessible for all addition to supervising activities and maintaining program areas youll assist in the cabins with camper care and daily routines. Your creativity and support will play a vital role in providing a positive and memorable experience for every camper.

Why Youll Love This Job

Working at Camp ESVA is not just about getting a paycheckits about making a real difference while having fun and growing personally and professionally. Heres what you can expect:

• Competitive Pay: (Details are listed in the question section of the application)
• Room & Board: All meals including smores and accommodations are provided.
• Climate-Controlled Cabins
• Biweekly Salary
  • bonuses for referrals and returning staff
• Team Atmosphere: Work alongside passionate people from around the world.
• Professional Development: Gain invaluable experience working with individuals with disabilitiesa great addition to resumes for those pursuing careers in education healthcare social work and more.
• Days Off: Enjoy two full days off between each camp session to relax recharge and explore the surrounding area.
• Beautiful Location: Work in a serene wooded environment with activities like zip-lining canoeing and horseback riding just steps away.

What Were Looking For

• Education: High school diploma or GED required (some college coursework preferred in recreation or a related field)
• Skills: Enthusiasm creativity strong organization and expertise in your program specialty.
• Current lifeguard certification from American Red Cross or equivalent certification and current CPR and First Aid certifications (All waterfront staff)
• If not currently certified by a national recognized provider must be able to complete in house lifeguard certification at Camp
• Physically able to participate in activities and assist with program area maintenance
• Be able to commit to a minimum of 4 weeks at our camp!

If you are kind caring love to cook and seeking a rewarding opportunity where you can make a huge difference in the lives of others please apply directly at:

Camp Easterseals

Camp Easterseals Virginia operates as part of Easterseals PORT Health. For 65 years Camp Easterseals has provided quality recreational and therapeutic camp programming in the beautiful countryside of New Castle Virginia. Children and adults with disabilities are able to experience all the outdoors has to offer including horseback riding canoeing swimming arts and crafts ziplining and campfires thanks to an amazing group of dedicated team members just like you.

Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture Different Voices Embracing Potential Authentic Self and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

Required Experience:

IC