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Camp Counselor - Seasonal
The Kelberman Center
Legal
Utica, NY, USA
USD 16.5-16.5 / hour
Posted on Feb 5, 2026
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Camp Counselor provides supervision to campers within their assigned group and assists campers in their participation in camp activities. The Camp Counselor helps to provide all children in the program with enjoyable, fun and safe recreational and social experiences and follows all safety plans as directed.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Role responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Assist with Kelberman’s mission to create opportunities for inclusion in the summer camp setting
- Maintain confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy
- Provide supervision to all campers within their assigned group such that a camper is protected from any unreasonable risk to their health and safety in camp
- Assists in completing head counts/attendance upon arrival, anytime the group transitions to another activity or area, and upon departure
- Provide direct visual supervision at all times for all campers within their assigned group
- Assist other counselors and instructors with large and small group activities, and assists campers in their participation in camp activities
- Help to provide all children at camp with enjoyable, fun and safe recreational and social experiences
- Follow all safety plans as directed
- Implement behavior management strategies to help individuals if needed
- Advise leadership of problem situations within their group as soon as possible
- Plan appropriate activities to meet the social/recreational needs of the individual children
- Communicate with parents verbally or in writing on a regular basis
- Maintain attendance records
- Complete program evaluation at the end of camp
- Help to inventory and pack up all supplies and equipment at the end of the program
- Adhere to Agency's policies and procedures as well as Department of Health guidelines
- Perform other duties at the discretion of the Camp Director or his/her designee
- Establish a work environment that creates positive communication between supervisors and employees and assimilates new employees to the Agency’s culture, values and mission.
- Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards
Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Preferred High School Diploma
- Working papers required if still in high school
- Preferred experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or experience working in recreation programs
- Basic Computer Skills (Including Windows, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Word)
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted
- Ability to lift and/or assist individuals in your care and the ability to meet the physical requirements of the specific job
- This position has regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with individuals receiving services and is required by law to be fingerprinted for a criminal history record check under OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities) or OMH (Office of Mental Health).
- Must have a valid New York State Driver’s License
An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.
Salary Description
$16.50 Per Hour