Respite Weekend Camp Counselor (Direct Care)

Respite Camp Counselor
Part-Time | Flexible Weekend Dates | $275 per Weekend + Room & Board

Looking for a part-time job where you can have fun, build real-world skills, and make a meaningful difference? Join our Weekend Respite Camp team at Indian Trails Camp!

Our Respite Camp Counselors provide a safe, supportive, and fun weekend experience for children and adults with physical, cognitive, and/or developmental disabilities. You choose the weekends that fit your schedule throughout the year.

What You'll Do

As a Respite Camp Counselor, you will:

• Live in a cabin with campers from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning.
• Help campers participate in swimming, boating, arts & crafts, ropes activities, games, and other camp activities.
• Provide encouragement and support so every camper can participate and have a great experience.
• Assist campers with daily needs, including dressing, eating, toileting, showering, and other personal care when needed.
• Provide constant supervision and help maintain a safe, welcoming camp environment.
• Follow individual camper needs, including medical, dietary, behavioral, and safety requirements.
• Work as part of a team with other counselors, camp leadership, and Health Office staff.
• Help with camper check-in/check-out and keeping cabins and camp areas clean and organized.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and follow camp safety procedures.

What We're Looking For

You don't need previous experience working at a camp or with people with disabilities—we provide training!

We're looking for people who are:

• At least 18 years old or a high school graduate.
• Caring, patient, responsible, enthusiastic, and comfortable working as part of a team.
• Interested in working with children and adults with disabilities.
• Comfortable providing physical and personal-care assistance to campers.
• Able to lift at least 50 lbs. and assist campers in an emergency or evacuation.
• Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and follow camp policies.
• Willing to complete required training, paperwork, and a background check.

Schedule & Pay

Weekend Respite Camps: Friday at 3:00 p.m. through Sunday at approximately noon
Pay: $275 per weekend
Included: Cabin accommodations, all meals, and free parking

We also offer Saturday-only Respite Camps, which are 8-hour shifts paid at $13.73/hour.

Why Work Respite Camp?

You'll gain hands-on experience in leadership, recreation, caregiving, communication, teamwork, and working with people with disabilities—all while spending weekends on 30 beautiful acres and making a real difference in someone's life.

Choose the weekends that work for you and join us at camp!