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Camp Counselor

Camp Counselor

AbilityPath • Cupertino, CA, United States
11 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Camp Via West is hiring Summer Camp Counselors

for our camp serving children and adults with disabilities

Join our camp team and play a vital role in creating unforgettable experiences for our camps as a Counselor. You'll provide compassionate assistance with personal care needs, inspire and encourage campers to jump into fun, inclusive camp activities and create opportunities that nurture friendships, build confidence and support campers growth!

This is more than a job-it's a chance to bring joy, empowerment, an belonging to every campers journey. If your passionate about making a positive impact while having fun outdoors, we'd love to have you on our team!

Compensation for Summer: $1,300 bi-weekly Pay

Summer Commitment Dates: June 7th 2026-August 22nd 2026

* A secondary cohort begins on June 27th, 2026- August 22, 2026

WHAT WE OFFER:

At Camp Via West, we support a well-rounded career experience with a focus on career development, collaboration, employee wellness, and employee recognition, including the below benefits and opportunities for staff:
  • Live and work in the beautiful foothills of Silicon Valley, California this summer!
  • Free housing and delicious meals
  • Local Transportation to Camp available (from local airports, train station, etc.)
  • Meet new people from all over the world and make lasting friendships!
  • Develop professional/personal skills to apply to future careers
  • Optional activities and excursions on your camp days off in-between sessions
WHO ARE WE:

Camp Via West offers a wide variety of innovative camp programming for children and adults with disabilities to learn new skills, develop meaningful relationships, build confidence and more... all while enjoying the great outdoors on our beautiful 13.5-acre campus in California!

This is a great opportunity for folks who LOVE camp and are interested in careers in education, recreation, nursing/medical careers, social work/human services, occupational/speech therapy and other related fields

Camp Via West & Abilitypath is committed to recruiting and retaining diverse staff; we strongly encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and marginalized candidates to apply!

ABOUT THE ROLE:
  • Camper Experience: Greet campers and their families during registration with enthusiasm, accompany campers in all activities and encourage participation and help promote independence and self-regulation
  • Participation: Responsible for the personal care of campers. This includes showering, toileting, lifts, transfers and grooming. Engage with campers to amplify their confidence and social skills.
  • Teamwork: Complete necessary paperwork and documentation, report for sleep
  • Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

Below is a list of education and work experience qualifications. We encourage you to apply even if you may not meet all the listed qualifications and you are interested in joining our team.

Minimum experience and qualifications:
• at least 18 years of age*

Other desirable experience and qualifications but not required:
• Previous residential camp experience
• Previous experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

HIRING REQUIREMENTS:
  • Proof of negative TB test results
  • Proof of TDAP
  • Verification of occupational physical clearance
  • Pass a criminal fingerprint clearance
  • 18 years of age
  • Verification of eligibility to work in the US
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:

Employees have the opportunity to share access needs during the interview process, upon hire, and ongoing throughout their employment. Camp Via West & AbilityPath recognizes that each person has unique access needs and we are committed to an ongoing evaluation process to make our organization more accessible to meet the needs of our team members.
  • Ability to lift and jointly transfer clients - may require lifting up to 45 lbs, with peer support and does require bending at the waist and knee
  • Ability to be on your feet, standing, walking, and occasional running for a significant part of the day
  • Ability to perform static standing for up to 45 minutes at a time
  • Ability to walk over uneven terrain
  • Ability to sit for up to 45 minutes, 3 - 6 times daily


EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

AbilityPath is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Our policy prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry (including language-use restrictions and possession of a driver's license), citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, family care status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, military or veteran status, or other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. AbilityPath will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination against, harassment of, or disrespectful or unprofessional conduct toward an employee based upon any of the protected characteristics listed above or based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.

Camp Via West is now affiliated with AbilityPath, thriving together to provide a lifetime of opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Learn more at abilitypath.org/affiliationFAQ.
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