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Primary Responsibility:

Summer Academy counselors will work on a team of 6-8 counselors to lead and

• support approximately 24 campers with intellectual disabilities, ages 17-24

during Summer Academy, May 31- June 4, 2026. May be Federal Work Study eligible.

• Summer Academy is for Accepted Fall 2026 IDEAL students and for prospective

students interested in learning more about the program.

Education:

Counselors must be full-time Lipscomb University students with at least a 3.0

GPA.:

Experience:

• Counselors must have a minimum of one semester of volunteer experience as a

Peer Mentor with the Lipscomb IDEAL program.

• Experience working as a camp counselor is preferred.

Job-Related Skills:

• High level of comfortability working with individuals with intellectual

disabilities

• Ability to problem-solve difficult situations to independently find a solution

• Strong relationship-building skills, especially empathy and patience

• Creative, fun-loving and playful attitude

• Adept at managing stress and diffusing stressful situations

• High level of integrity; values consistent with Lipscomb University’s mission

Start/ End Date:

• Sunday, May 31st – Thursday, June 4th

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Attend a training session with IDEAL staff before the end of the spring

semester.

• Arrive on Sunday morning before camp begins and depart once all clean-up has

been completed on the last evening.

• Stay overnight in the dorms with campers in a supervisory role.

• Prioritize all Summer Academy responsibilities for the length of the camp

week.

• Provide transportation to campers for off-campus outings and excursions.

• Serve as primary leaders/supervisors for all afternoon/ evening activities and

in the dorms.

• Monitor and participate in all camp activities, including activities that

might be physically demanding.

• Lead team games and sports and monitor students' free time