Summer Day Camp Job Openings
Stepping Stones has a variety of summer day camp job openings for those looking for a rewarding experience during their summer break!
Members of our Summer Day Camp team are enthusiastic and strive to make a difference! Lead and engage campers in program activities while being a part of a positive and encouraging work environment.Don’t have experience working with individuals with disabilities? That’s okay!
Some team members come with a background in special education, social work or therapeutic recreation. Others have to little to no previous experience working with individuals with disabilities – and that’s okay!
We will train you on everything you need to know to perform your role well.
When Will You Be Working?
Staff training dates are May 30 – June 3 before the Summer 2022 Day Camp season kicks off on June 6. The nine-week program operates weekdays through August 4.
Benefits:
- Evening and weekends off
- Long Fourth of July Holiday weekend off, July 1 – July 4, 2022
- Work in a beautiful, natural setting with 23 acres, abundant wildlife, swimming pool, lake, hiking trails and more
- Develop professional experience in leadership, conflict resolution, risk assessment, time management and more
- Receive First Aid & CPR Certification
- Lifeguard Applicants: Lifeguard Certification
Ready to Join the Creative Crew?
Learn more about summer day camp job openings at Stepping Stones below and click “Apply Now” to complete an application online.Summer Day Camp Job Openings
WORK DATES: Weekdays, June 6 through August 5, 2022 (Except July 1 – July 4 for a holiday weekend)
WORK HOURS: ~ 8:15 am — 4 pm
AGES SERVED: Campers are age 5 through 22 years old
DAY CAMP UNIT LEADER
Responsibilities include support for unit group campers and staff; facilitation of unit activities; safety assurance; participant personal care; documentation paperwork; maintenance of group and participant belongings; behavior intervention.
DAY CAMP UNIT COUNSELOR
Responsibilities include camper engagement and personal care; following safety guidelines; documentation paperwork; assistance to Unit Leader in all group tasks; behavior intervention as needed.
DAY CAMP ACTIVITY SPECIALIST
Responsibilities include planning and leading activities (i.e. art, music, sports, nature, sensory); adapting activities to meet camper abilities; daily preparation and clean-up of activity materials; assisting with participant care, ensuring safety and completing documentation paperwork.
DAY CAMP FLOATER
Responsible for filling in to any position needed at any time during the camp day. Requires a great deal of flexibility and a willingness to do what is needed for the success of the program.
DAY CAMP LIFEGUARD
Responsible for maintaining safety at outdoor swimming pool and waterfront areas that are used for fishing and boating. Must be a strong swimmer. Prior experience preferred but Stepping Stones will cover cost of certification if not yet certified.
LEAD LIFEGUARD
Responsibilities include oversight of pool and waterfront program activities; scheduling staff; daily maintenance of pool and lake areas; enforcing aquatic safety and compliance protocols; staff training; accurate records management. *Requires weekend hours for pool maintenance and lifeguard certification.
Work Requirements:
- Age 18 years of age, with high school diploma or GED preferred
- Ability to successfully complete all background check requirements
- Ability to successfully complete all online and in-person training
- Ability to lift up to 50 LBs
- Availability to work May 30 through August 7, 2022 — with exception of the long holiday weekend (July 1 – July 4)
No one should be denied employment, services or volunteer opportunities at Stepping Stones on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, disability, age or ancestry.
