Summer Inclusion Counselors

Job Description:

Summer Inclusion Counselors

Description

Job Summary

The Greenville Recreation and Parks Department is currently recruiting Summer Inclusion Counselors to work one-on-one with children with developmental and/or physical disabilities and provide support as they participate in summer camp programs.

Minimum Age: 21 years old (as of May 13, 2025)
Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour

Camps run from June 16 to August 1, 2025, Monday - Friday. Counselors will work at one or more of the following camps. Hours vary by camp.
*There is no camp on June 19 and July 4.

• Camp Escape (Drew Steele Center)
• Jamboree at South Greenville (South Greenville Gym)
• Eppes Day Camp
• Playground Camp and Greenfield Terrace
• Rec Plus (Boyd Lee Park)

All staff are expected to attend mandatory training on the dates listed below:

• May 13, 2025
• May 15, 2025
• May 20, 2025
• May 22, 2025
• May 29, 2025

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years of previous experience working with individuals with developmental and/or physical disabilities, Special Education, adapted Physical Education, or Recreation. Recreation Therapy is strongly preferred.

Knowledge of:

• promoting good conduct and acting as a role model for campers.
• presenting a mature professional demeanor.

Skilled in:

• modifying activities and environments so campers with special needs can participate fully.
• providing personal care which may require lifting up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.

Ability to:

• maintain effective and courteous working relationships with campers, parents, employees, community organization partners, and the general public.
• understand and abide by Greenville Recreation and Parks Department policies and procedures.
• understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• monitor children in a pool setting for an extended period of time.

Special Requirements

• Valid CPR, First Aid/AED certifications are required prior to the start of camp.
• North Carolina Intervention (NCI) Certification and Medication Administration Certification are preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license issued by N.C. or another state.

Regular part-time, temporary, and seasonal employees are not eligible for benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 4/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Salary:

$15.00 Hourly