Overnight Camp Counselor

Keshet

Overnight Camp Counselor supporting campers with disabilities at Keshet. Engaging in fun activities and creating an inclusive environment while ensuring campers’ needs are met.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $14 - $17 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively support and engage with campers, staff, and families. Committed to fostering an inclusive environment while implementing best practices for supporting campers with disabilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsExperience Working With ChildrenAdaptabilityUnderstanding Of Jewish Cultural Practices

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PatienceEmpathyCollaboration

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Camp ActivitiesSupport For Campers With DisabilitiesInclusive EnvironmentBehavioral SupportRecreational Setting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a primary staff member for campers, supervising children’s health, safety and personal belongings.
Participate alongside campers while supervising in camp activities.
Actively engage in camp activities with enthusiasm to create a positive, enjoyable environment for all campers.
Integration of camper(s) into camp activities and the group, and in the care of and planning for all campers.
Monitoring of use and care of equipment.
Advocating that every camper has what they need.
Providing support and clear communication for other staff members.
Communication with your site director(s), assistant site director(s), and head counselors regarding camper behavior(s).
Attend weekly staff meetings of the host site and/or Keshet.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Willingness to learn and implement best practices for supporting campers with disabilities in a recreational setting
Demonstrated understanding of or openness to learning about Jewish cultural practices, values, and traditions
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with staff, campers, and families
Patience, empathy, and adaptability in working one-on-one with campers who may have behavioral, emotional, or physical support needs
Commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment for all campers
Ability to follow individualized plans and guidance provided by supervisors or behavioral specialists
Prior experience working with children, especially in educational, recreational, or therapeutic settings (preferred but not required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Room, board, and transportation to/from camp are provided during the on-site period