BEST Summer Experience Counselor
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Description
Primary Responsibility: BEST Summer Experience counselors will work on a team of 2-3 counselors to lead and support approximately 10 campers with disabilities, ages 17-22 during Summer Experience, June 1-6, 2025. -May be Federal Work Study eligible. Education: Counselors must be full-time Lipscomb University students with at least a 3.0 GPA. Experience: - Experience working as a camp counselor and/or with students with disabilities is preferred. Job-Related Skills: - High level of comfortability working with individuals with disabilities (specifically autism, ADHD, and/or learning disabilities) - Ability to problem-solve difficult situations to independently find a solution - Strong relationship-building skills, especially empathy and patience - Creative, fun-loving attitude - Adept at managing stress and diffusing stressful situations - High level of integrity; values consistent with Lipscomb University's mission Start/ End Date: - Sunday, June 1 to Friday, June 6 Duties & Responsibilities: - Attend a training session with BEST staff before the end of the spring semester. - Arrive on the Sunday before camp 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 Experience 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 |