Summer Camp Counselor (inclusive day camp)

Empowering Your Purpose. Sharing Your Passion.

Are you looking to make a difference this summer? Are you interested in becoming a teacher, OT, SLP, BCBA, or psychologist? Join ICAN's summer camp team to support enriching experiences for children and teens who may be experiencing Autism, ADHD, or neurodevelopmental disorders AND gain valuable experience working with these populations! This is a great opportunity if you plan to apply for graduate school in an area of child development!

Note: This position is located in Bellevue, WA - 10 miles from Seattle.

Start date: June 19

End date: August 30

Responsibilities:   

• Support a small group of camp attendees in daily scheduled activities 
  
• Provide individual attention and informal development plans for campers 
• Ensure safety of each camper by participating in prevention and incident response 
• Clean and organize materials and equipment 
• Support and maintain positive work environment and open communication within department and ICAN as a whole   
• Supervise and guide campers in your group throughout camp to meet the intended camper outcomes   
  
• Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff   
• Watch the health of campers and refer any problems to Camp Coordinator or Leadership Staff
• Ensure the safety and well-being of campers under your supervision   
• Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and maintenance is adhered to   
• Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior   
• Other duties as assigned 

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 6 months or more experience working with children preferred: camps, childcare, tutoring, nanny, coaching, etc.   
• Current state-approved CPR and First Aid certification   (or capable to obtain before camp)
• Comfortable with individual and groups of children   
• Interest in and aptitude for quality programming and can build a sense of belonging in groups   
• Responsive and proactive communicator   
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, good judgment, patience, and self-control  
  

Preferred 

• One or more summers of children’s camp counseling experience