Counselor Summer Camp

Are you ready to make this summer unforgettable Camp Easterseals Virginia (ESVA) is the place for you! Were hiring passionate and energetic Camp Counselors to join us in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of New Castle VA. At Camp ESVA youll build meaningful connections spark joy and play a key role in providing life-changing experiences for children and adults of all abilities.

This is more than a job its a summer that will stay with you forever.

Your Role in Our Mission:

As a Camp Counselor youll help create a positive inclusive environment for our campers. Youll work closely with assigned camper(s) to support them in a variety of daily activities -everything from arts and crafts and adapted sports to swimming and campfires. Youll also assist with personal care tasks like transfers feeding dressing and other needs ensuring that every camper has a safe enjoyable experience.

Why Youll Love This Job

Working at Camp ESVA is so much more than a summer jobits 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 portion 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)
• Skills: Compassion dedication and a heart for helping others
• A valid drivers license and clean driving record
• Physically able to lift and assist with transfers (up to 45 lbs) and assist with other personal care tasks. Must be comfortable with bending and kneeling.
• Be able to commit to a minimum of 4 weeks at our camp!

If you are kind caring with a sense of humor and seeking a rewarding opportunity where you will impact 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!