Overview (What is this role? What are we looking for?):

This Position reports to the Director of FFS (Family Focused Services) and is responsible for overall leadership and guidance of staff members and campers for the ESO Summer Camp. In addition, this position is responsible for the coordination of developing meaningful skills and activities for the campers attending camp. This includes various skill building activities, field trips, outdoor activities, and ancillary services such as gym, art, and pool.

What you’ll bring (Competencies or Behaviors):

• High energy and excitement to assist and participate in a variety of recreational activities alongside campers.
• Patience and compassion while working with individuals with varying abilities.
• Willingness to drive organization owned vans and fleet vehicles to transport campers to activity sites.
• Creativity and planning to develop day-to-day activites/events.
• Excellent communication and social skills in a variety of settings.
• Time management and accountability
• Ability to lead others (recreational assistants and recreation leaders) in day-to-day activities.
• Comfortable assisting with personal hygiene needs.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of fire and emergency evacuation procedures and equipment.

What you’ll have (Qualifications):

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Have an active, valid U.S. driver’s license
• Eligibility for State Police Criminal Record Check, Motor Vehicle Report, Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI clearance
• Experience working with children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
• Bachelor's degree in special education (or a related field); or experience working in Camp Shamrock previously.

A typical day-to-day may include (Responsibilities):

• Maintaining the safety, well-being, and comfort of all campers.
• Responsible to work hours that meet the scheduling needs of the camp.
• Assist Site Supervisor in ensuring that campers receive necessary medication from camp nurses.
• Attends mandatory camp orientation and any additional training.
• Develops a theme for the 6 weeks of camp.
• Supervises camp personnel and coordinates the activities of staff members.
• Conducts weekly staff meetings for communication and coordination purposes.
• Meets weekly with the Director of FFS.
• Responsible for the daily routine of meeting buses, assisting campers at lunch, and completing self-care tasks.
• Responsible for the care of room furniture, camp materials and AV equipment.
• Assists with student transportation as necessary, such as driving a van or lift van.
• Meets with campers’ parents/guardians as requested.
• Supervises staff by observation, written and oral communication and regularly scheduled meetings.
• Develops action plans for campers that require additional attention.
• Communicates, as appropriate, with Director of FFS regarding any areas of question, concern, or emergency.
• Ensures that the camp is operated in a safe manner and that quality care is given, especially to those adults with severe medical and physical needs.
• Purchases and makes available necessary equipment, supplies, and other items that are pertinent to camp and tracks all expenditures, as well as turns in receipts if needing reimbursed.
• Completes all documentation as required including, but not limited to, daily accountability forms, accident reports, incident reports, and other reports for accountability.
• Maintains documentation of required paperwork submitted by staff.
• Schedules all field trips for camp and coordinates with whomever the transportation is being provided by.
• Sets up a calendar for camp, including pool times, field trips, lunch times for staff to follow.
• Completes all other duties pertinent to the position as directed by the Director of FFS.