Camp Benny - Camp Counselor (Seasonal)

Position Overview

We are seeking enthusiastic, organized, and compassionate students & young professionals to join our six-week summer day camp program for children with autism and on the spectrum, Camp Benny. As a Camp Benny Summer Camp Counselor, you will be responsible for supervising and engaging with campers, ensuring their safety, facilitating activities, and promoting a positive and inclusive camp atmosphere designed to support social, emotional, and sensory development while ensuring a fun and memorable summer experience for children with diverse needs. Camp Benny is based at Rudolph Matas Elementary School, 1201 Elise Ave., Metairie, LA, 70003.

About the Role

As a Camp Benny Summer Camp Counselor, you will be responsible for:

• Supervising and engaging with campers
• Ensuring the safety of campers
• Facilitating activities that promote social, emotional, and sensory development
• Promoting a positive and inclusive camp atmosphere
• Ensuring a fun and memorable summer experience for children with diverse needs

Responsibilities

As a Camp Benny Summer Camp Counselor, you will be responsible for:

• Supervising and engaging with campers
• Ensuring the safety of campers
• Facilitating activities that promote social, emotional, and sensory development
• Promoting a positive and inclusive camp atmosphere
• Ensuring a fun and memorable summer experience for children with diverse needs

Requirements

Requirements for this position include:

• A strong desire to work with children and individuals with special needs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience working with children preferred but not required
• Passion for supporting social, emotional, and sensory development
• Positive attitude and ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

Qualifications for this position include:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Background check and clear criminal history

Skills

Skills for this position include:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passion for supporting social, emotional, and sensory development
• Positive attitude and ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Benefits of working at Camp Benny include:

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Inclusive and supportive work culture
• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the community

Pay

The pay for this position is $15 per hour.

Schedule

Camp Benny operates from Monday through Friday, with shifts available from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.