Camp Counselor - Summer 2026

The Camp Counselor is responsible for ensuring the safety and participation of campers in all activities, managing behavior issues, and communicating with caregivers.

Requirements

• Completion of New Staff Orientation Trainings
• Mandated Reporting and Child Abuse Training
• Current State Child Abuse History Clearance
• Current State Police Record Check
• Current Federal Criminal History Background Check (FBI Fingerprinting)
• Compliance with Drug Testing & Satisfactory Drug Testing Results
• First Aid & CPR/AED Certification
• Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and client’s right to privacy and protection
• Knowledge of Leg Up Farm Therapy Program policies and procedures
• Excellent skills in verbal and written communication
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions
• Highly detail-oriented, able to work independently, multi-task, and provide self-direction regarding implementation of summer camp program
• Ability to remain calm and perform duties in stressful situations, as well as directing volunteers to assist as needed
• Ability to apply common sense understanding and problem solve
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and written
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of protected health information (PHI) and proprietary business practices
• Strong Commitment to Organization’s Mission, Vision, & Culture of Positive Attitude, Passion, Teamwork, and Respect
• High Degree of Personal Integrity and Professional Conduct
• High Degree of Flexibility and Dependability
• Deep Sense of Compassion and Responsiveness to Client’s Needs
• Exemplify the six Guiding Principles of Leg Up Farm

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan