Job Opportunities
We are currently seeking applicants for the following position:
PAID CAMP COUNSELOR/INTERN (and volunteer counselors)
Are you looking for something rewarding to do this summer? Camp Geronimo is a summer day camp for children ages 6-12 with disabilities located on a 17-acre farm in West Chester, PA in and around a barn that is wheelchair accessible. Up to 16 children per week are paired with their own counselor (you!) providing them with one-on-one support. Animal-assisted and nature-based activities provide great fun for our campers who get to milk a baby cow, sit on and get sprayed by a fire truck, make summer snow and perform in a talent show…just to name a few of the exciting things we do at camp.
Job description:
- Assist the Camp Director and Assistant Director in the execution of daily camp activities
- Ensure the safety of assigned camper, providing one-to-one supervision at all times
- Assist assigned camper in achieving individual goals throughout each day, actively engaging in camp activities with camper
- Maintain the highest level of safety for all campers, staff, and animals
- Maintain a clean and organized camp setting including but not limited to (loft, picnic area, bathrooms, and supply room)
- With direction from the Camp Director/Assistant Director, assist with the set up and break down of all activities; beginning of day and end of day tasks; communication of daily activity plans and participation to parents/guardians.
- Assist other camp counselors with their questions and concerns and use previous work experience to troubleshoot issues that arise
- Follow directions and fulfill requests from Camp Director and Assistant Camp Director
Qualifications:
- Must be comfortable working with children with various disabilities and working with animals
- Must be flexible, open to new learning and maintain a positive attitude
- Must actively participate in mandatory training sessions offered on a Saturday or Sunday prior to the start of Camp
- Must submit a completed application, resume and 2 references
- Must have completed PA State Police Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI Fingerprinting Clearance.
2025 summer camp weeks are:
- June 23 – June 27
- July 7 – July 11
- July 14 – July 18
- July 21 – July 25
- July 28 – August 1
- August 4 – August 8
Monday to Friday 8am-2:30pm, No weekends
Pay rate starts at $12/hr.
If you are interested in this position (volunteer or paid), please email: [email protected]
The Barn at Spring Brook Farm is an EOE + ADA compliant organization.