Head Counselor, Summer Camp Job at SOAR365, Chesterfield, VA

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  • SOAR365
  • Chesterfield, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a reliable individual to join our team at SOAR365. This is a great opportunity for a motivated and hardworking person that truly takes pride in their work. If you feel that you are the right one for the job and meet the qualifications, please apply today. We look forward to meeting you!

A little about us:

We are SOAR365! Our programs and services have always been designed for individuals and families who are coping with the daily real-world challenges of living with a disability. To that end, we've continually added more ambitious and thoughtful programs over the past 65 years. And today our services have a profound impact on more than 1,300 people and their families.

A Day in the Life of:

As a member of our Summer Camp team, you will provide supervision and instruction to activity specialist and camp counselors employed in our Summer Camp program. You will be responsible for leading counselors in ensuring the general safety, well being, and enjoyment of the campers. Your people skills will come in handy and will help you to maintain fantastic professional relationships with your fellow team members and those that we serve. This position serves as a role model for the staff of Camp Baker.

You will come to know the great people that make us who we are as a business and who keep our reputation alive. You will be a part of something great here at SOAR365 and you will enjoy what you do and with whom you do it.

Apply today!

Benefits: We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards for our seasonal employees: 403b retirement plan (employee contributions only), Verizon Wireless discount, workers' compensation, free room and board

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Oversees all Activity Specialist in planning and caring out meaningful activities (arts and crafts, nature, recreation, horseback riding, paddle boating, music, and swimming).
  • Ensures that quality activities are occurring daily.
  • Ensure evening activities are being completed by activity specialist each night.
  • Assist Activity Specialist with ordering and maintaining supplies.
  • Does weekly checklists (required by ACA to stay in compliance).
  • Rotates to assist activity specialists throughout the day.
  • In the case of any incident Head Counselor will ensure Supervisor is made aware, all required documentation is completed, policy and procedures for incidents are followed and the Compliance Director is contacted.
  • Acts as a floater between cabins as necessary to assist cabins with camper personal care needs.
  • Responsible for ensuring that each of the Lead Counselors complete daily documentation as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • A minimum of 1-2 years of college preferred but not required.
  • Supervisory experience preferred.
  • Experience in the areas of special education, psychology, recreation, therapy preferred.
  • Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities required.
  • Ability to give and take direction; possesses strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to lead individuals, small groups and large groups of both staff and campers.
  • Knowledge of programs/activities in camp environment preferred.

To apply for this position, a completed SOAR365 application is required.

EO/AA Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

Drug-Free Workplace

Reasonable Accommodations

If you need reasonable accommodation when you apply for a position on our website, please contact us at (804) 358-1874 and ask for human resources.

SOAR365 employees benefit from working for a rehabilitative non-profit agency that specializes in providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Job Tags

Summer work, Seasonal work, Night shift, Afternoon shift,

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