Job Description

Position Title:

Camp Counselor - Camp Achieve

Compensation:

17.00

Department:

Ctr for Autism Spectrum Disorders - Temp

Start Date:

05/21/2026

About this opportunity:

Camp Achieve is a day camp for children diagnosed with autism spectrum
disorder between the ages of 6 and 12 that provides innovative
programming and therapeutic recreational activities to improve the social,
behavioral, and academic skills of autistic students. Camp Achieve Camp Counselors will attend, plan, execute, and engage in daily camp activities for autistic children ages 6-12 in a 6-week summer day camp. Additionally, this position will ensure the direct supervision of campers.
Job Duties:
1. Collaborate with camp staff in the daily care and supervision of campers.
2. Learn and implement all behavior support plans.
3. Facilitate punctual and safe transitions throughout the camp day.
4. Provide direct supervision to campers ensuring camper/staff safety and engagement in camp activities.
5. Develop rapport with campers and their families and assist in group activities as needed.
6. Monitor curriculum education, physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of children with Autism spectrum disorders.
7. Participate in trainings.
8. Serve as a role model to all campers and staff with professionalism and positive attitude.
9. Assist campers with activities of daily living (ADL). ADL’s include, but are not limited to: dressing, toileting, and eating.
10. Assist in writing progress reports for campers.
11. Participate in parent conferences at the end of camp.
12. Assist in group activities.
13. Supervise activities to enhance the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of children with autism spectrum disorders.
14. Assist campers in the pool daily (i.e., must be comfortable in the shallow end of a pool).
15. Perform other related duties as assigned.
16. Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Staff training will occur from May 21 through June 5. The camp program will run from June 8 through July 14. Parent conferences are scheduled for July 16, with final reporting and end-of-program clean-up concluding on July 17. Designated university holidays, including Memorial Day (May 25) and Juneteenth (June 19), will be observed. All staff are expected to work Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., throughout both the training period and the duration of camp.

What you'll do and what you'll bring:

Eligible candidates must:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship
• Be able to stand/walk/kneel for long periods of time.
• Possess strong judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess the ability to problem solve in a proactive manner and make decisions around participant safety and well-being.
• Possess the ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Possess the ability to relate/work well to children with autism spectrum disorders and their families.
• Be willing to participate in staff development activities, as assigned.
• Have the ability to obtain university-approved First Aid/CPR certification, when assigned.
• Have the ability to earn certification in Professional Crisis Management (Training provided during first week of training.).
• Have the ability to assist campers in the pool (i.e., must be comfortable in the shallow end of a pool).
• Have the ability to assist campers with physical care (including, but not limited to toileting, dressing, and eating).

Preferred Experience includes:

• Experience working with young children with and without disabilities.
• Experience writing lesson plans and teaching or tutoring children academic and social emotional skills.
• Experience teaching children to swim.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit the following materials to be considered for the Camp Counselor position:

• A current resume outlining relevant education, certifications, and experience
• A cover letter describing why you are interested in the position and how your skills and experiences align with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job description
  

Questions regarding the position or application process may be directed to the Search Committee Chair:
Dr. Lindsey Ogle
Phone: 765-285-6507
Email: lnogle@bsu.edu
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. We look forward to learning more about your interest in supporting and engaging campers in a safe, inclusive, and enriching environment.

At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.