Stipend will be $400 per week

Do you have a passion for working with individuals with disabilities and special needs? Consider being a Camp Counselor with Easterseals Florida Camp Challenge!! Our fully accessible camp provides adolescents and adults with disabilities and special needs a getaway filled with laughter, friendship and fun! Our camp counselors are a big part of making that happen.

We are currently seeking energetic, motivated and creative individuals to fill our camp counselor positions for our Summer Camp program. As a camp counselor, you assist campers in recreational activities such as sports, nature, the challenge course, arts and crafts, swimming, talent night, and making s'mores at campfires. Additionally, you assist with the personal care needs of some of our campers, such as assisting with meals, bathing, dressing, toileting, sensory needs, and helping manage difficult behaviors.

Choose your adventure. The upcoming camp schedule is below:

Summer Camp Schedule

• Sunday, June 7 through Saturday, June 13, 2026 (Summer Staff Training Week)
• Sunday, June 14 through Saturday, June 220, 2026 (Summer Session 1)
• Sunday, June 21 through Friday, July 3, 2026 (Summer Session 2)
• Sunday, July 5 through Saturday, July 11, 2026 (Summer Session 3)
• Sunday, July 12 through Saturday, July 18, 2026 (Summer Session 4)

Are you a psychology, social work, physical/speech/occupational therapy, nursing, or other related student looking to gain experience working with adolescents and adults with disabilities? Do you need internship hours, practicum hours or hands-on experience for your major? We can help with that!

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, and great communication skills
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Compassion, energy, and creativity skills
• Ability to assist in the physical care of our campers including lifting and transferring
• CPR and First Aid are preferred, but training will be provided
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Being ready and able to work one of the hardest, yet one of the most rewarding, jobs in your life

Easterseals Florida has been rated a Great Place to Work (2020 – 2025) by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people living with disabilities, families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, your passion, and your commitment to help people with disabilities, families and the community, you might be exactly what we are looking for.

Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP) (including medical marijuana).

Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact our HR department at (407) 629-7881, hr@fl.easterseals.com, 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792.

Under the directive of Florida House Bill 531, our organization utilizes the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. More information regarding the background screening requirements for this position can be found on the Florida HealthSource Background Screening website or at this specific link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.