Camp Counselor - Camp Achieve

Position Title: Camp Counselor - Camp Achieve

Compensation:

17.00 Department: Ctr for Autism Spectrum Disorders - Temp Start Date: 05/21/2026

About:

this

opportunity:

Camp Achieve is a day camp for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder between the ages of 6 and 12 that provides innovative programming and therapeutic recreational activities to improve the social, behavioral, and academic

skills:

of autistic students. Camp Achieve Camp Counselors will attend, plan, execute, and engage in daily camp activities for autistic children ages 6-12 in a 6-week summer day camp. Additionally, this position will ensure the direct supervision of campers.

Job Duties:

1.

• Collaborate with camp staff in the daily care and supervision of campers.

2. Learn and implement all behavior support plans. 3.

• Facilitate punctual and safe transitions throughout the camp day.

4.

• Provide direct supervision to campers ensuring camper/staff safety and engagement in camp activities.

5.

• Develop rapport with campers and their families and assist in group activities as needed.

6.

• Monitor curriculum

education:

, physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of children with Autism spectrum disorders. 7.

• Participate in trainings.

8. Serve as a role model to all campers and staff with professionalism and positive attitude. 9.

• Assist campers with activities of daily living (ADL).

ADL’s include, but are not limited to: dressing, toileting, and eating. 10.

• Assist in writing progress reports for campers.

11.

• Participate in parent conferences at the end of camp.

12.

• Assist in group activities.

13. Supervise activities to enhance the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of children with autism spectrum disorders. 14.

• Assist campers in the pool daily (i.e., must be comfortable in the shallow end of a pool).

15.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

16.

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Camp will occur from June 8 to July 14, 2024, with parent conferences occurring on July 16 and final reporting and clean up occurring through July 17th.

• Designated university holidays including Memorial Day on May 25 and Juneteenth on June 19 will be observed.

Camp Counselors are expected to work Monday-Friday from 7:30am until 3:30pm for the duration of training and camp.

What you:

'll do and

what you:

'll bring: Eligible candidates must: Be 18 years of age or older Have a high school diploma or GED Have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship Be able to stand/walk/kneel for long periods of time. Possess strong judgment and critical thinking

skills:

Possess the ability to make independent decisions in a fast-paced environment. Possess the ability to problem solve in a proactive manner and make decisions around participant safety and well-being. Possess the ability to work cooperatively with others. Possess the ability to relate/work well to children with autism spectrum disorders and their families.

Be willing to participate in staff development activities, as assigned. Have the ability to obtain university-approved First Aid/CPR certification, when assigned. Have the ability to earn certification in Professional Crisis Management (Training provided during first week of training.). Have the ability to assist campers in the pool (i.e., must be comfortable in the shallow end of a pool).

Have the ability to assist campers with physical care (including, but not limited to toileting, dressing, and eating). Preferred

Experience:

includes:

Experience:

working with young children with and without disabilities.

Experience:

writing lesson plans and teaching or tutoring children academic and social emotional

skills:

.

Experience:

teaching children to swim. How to apply: Interested candidates should submit the following materials to be considered for the Camp Counselor position: A current resume outlining relevant

education:

, certifications, and

experience:

A cover letter describing why you are interested in the position and how your

skills:

and

experience:

s align with the

responsibilities:

and

qualifications:

outlined in the job

description:

Questions regarding the position or application process may be directed to the Search Committee Chair: Dr. Lindsey Ogle Phone: 765-285-6507 Email: lnogle@bsu.edu Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled We look forward to learning more

about:

your interest in supporting and engaging campers in a safe, inclusive, and enriching environment. Goodness requires action to grow. We're dedicated to doing our part to keep goodness growing in Muncie, at our university, and as far beyond as possible. That's where you come in. When you join our team, you become part of goodness in action.

Our main priority: uplifting students so they can discover their full potential. This is how we fly. There are

about:

3,000 full-time faculty and staff in the Ball State University work family. Each brings unique gifts to help us be the kind of institution we want to be. In return, we do our best to take care of them through comprehensive medical and dental plans, a Health Savings Account (which we contribute to), and a whole range of wellness, retirement, and other

benefits:

like covering the cost of tuition at Ball State for you and your family. We can offer you more. Where you live matters just as much as where you work. We get it. That's why we've invested since the very beginning in making our hometown work. On campus, find state-of-the-art facilities and one-of-a-kind arts and cultural events.

In Muncie, you'll find a warm and welcoming community with affordable housing and a vibrant downtown arts, food, and music scene. What could be better? You here - for starters. Ball State University is an equal

opportunity:

employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status.

Ball State provides accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position. Contact the Assistant Director of Equal

Opportunity:

and ADA Coordinator, John Bowers, at 765-285-5163 for assistance. People and Culture Services Administration Building (AD), Room G008 2000 University Avenue Muncie, IN 47306 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday Phone: 765-285-1834 Fax: 765-285-8663