Counselor / Summer Camp

Easterseals PORT Health; New Castle (VA); On-site; USD 3,100 - 3,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room & Board

Biweekly Salary

Bonuses for referrals and returning s

Climate-Controlled Cabins

Two days off between sessions

Beautiful location

Job summary

Camp Easterseals Virginia, operating as part of Easterseals PORT Health, is seeking Camp Counselors for the summer in the Blue Ridge Mountains of New Castle, VA. You will support campers with daily activities, assist with personal care tasks, and help create a positive, inclusive environment.

Benefits include room and board, climate-controlled cabins, and a biweekly salary; there are opportunities for referrals bonuses, professional development, and two days off between sessions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required (some college coursework preferred).
• Compassion, dedication, and a heart for helping others.
• A valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Physically able to lift and assist with transfers (up to 45 lbs.) and assist with other personal care tasks. Must be comfortable with bending and kneeling.
• Be able to commit to a minimum of 4 weeks at our camp!

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, inclusive environment for campers.
• Support assigned camper with daily activities from arts and crafts to swimming.
• Assist with personal care tasks and transfers.
• Ensure campers have a safe, enjoyable experience.
• Work closely with staff to deliver camp activities.

Skills

Compassion

Dedication

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Spend Summer 2027 making a difference and making memories at Camp Easterseals Virginia! We’re hiring passionate and energetic Camp Counselors to join us in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of New Castle, VA. At Camp ESVA, you’ll build meaningful connections, spark joy, and play a key role in providing life-changing experiences for children and adults of all abilities.

This is more than a job — it’s a summer that will stay with you forever.

Your Role in Our Mission:

As a Camp Counselor, you’ll help create a positive, inclusive environment for our campers. You’ll work closely with assigned camper(s) to support them in a variety of daily activities -everything from arts and crafts and adapted sports to swimming and campfires. You’ll also assist with personal care tasks like transfers, feeding, dressing, and other needs, ensuring that every camper has a safe, enjoyable experience.

Why You’ll Love This Job:

Working at Camp ESVA is so much more than a summer job—it’s about making a real difference while having fun and growing personally and professionally. Here’s what you can expect:

• Competitive Pay: The pay rate for the full summer camp (11.5 weeks) is a set rate of $3,450.
• Room & Board: All meals, including s’mores, and accommodations are provided.
• Climate-Controlled Cabins.
• Biweekly Salary.
  • Bonuses for referrals and returning staff!
• Team Atmosphere: Work alongside passionate people from around the world.
• Professional Development: Gain invaluable experience working with individuals with disabilities—a great addition to resumes for those pursuing careers in education, healthcare, social work, and more.
• Days Off: Enjoy two full days off between each camp session to relax, recharge, and explore the surrounding area.
• Beautiful Location: Work in a serene, wooded environment with activities like zip-lining, canoeing, and horseback riding just steps away.

What We’re Looking For:

• Education: High school diploma or GED required (some college coursework preferred).
• Skills: Compassion, dedication, and a heart for helping others.
• A valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Physically able to lift and assist with transfers (up to 45 lbs.) and assist with other personal care tasks. Must be comfortable with bending and kneeling.
• Be able to commit to a minimum of 4 weeks at our camp!

About Camp Easterseals:

Camp Easterseals Virginia operates as part of Easterseals PORT Health. For 65 years, Camp Easterseals has provided quality recreational and therapeutic camp programming in the beautiful countryside of New Castle, Virginia. Children and adults with disabilities are able to experience all the outdoors has to offer including horseback riding, canoeing, swimming, arts and crafts, ziplining and campfires thanks to an amazing group of dedicated team members just like you.

Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

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