Adaptive Camp Counselor

The Adaptive Camp position focuses on leading and conducting activities adapted 
for teens and youth individuals with disabilities.

Plans, conducts, and leads activities while interacting, and maintaining safety of participants in a camp environment. This position is responsible for creating an environment that promotes sportsmanship and team atmosphere. Work is performed under immediate supervision with exercise of judgment in accordance with established policies, procedures and techniques.

This position is a temporary seasonal position.

Key Details:

• Anticipated Training Dates: April 27 - May 22, 2026
• Camp Operation Dates: May 27 – August 7, 2026
• Events: July 4th
• Seasonal Incentive Pay Program
• Adaptive Incentive Pay: $1.00/hr. 

Camp Details

• Camp Site: Indoor/Outdoor Setting

• Work with camp participants with disabilities ages 5-21

• Work Hours: Monday – Friday, with occasional weekends and holidays.

Supervision

• Responsible for supervision of program participants.

• Oversees the conduct and behavior of program participants and ensures safety of participants.

• Assists in facility set up/clean up.

• Works cooperatively with other camp team to meet recreation program goals.

• Develops and prepares lesson plans to meet program objectives.

• Creates an environment that promotes sportsmanship and team atmosphere.

• Adapts classes, programs and workshops to camper age, physical ability and interests.

• Makes modifications to classes, programs and workshops to accommodate individuals with a variety of disabilities.

• Positively and professionally communicates with team, management, participants and parents any necessary information in a timely manner.

• Ensures safe and proper use of group equipment and materials.

• Performs other job-related tasks as required.

• Counselors must be at least 15 years of age.

• Experience working with children preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow oral and written directions

• Ability to instruct participants in diverse activities

• Ability to communicate effectively with team, recreation program participants and parents

• Ability to represent the youth program & City of Round Rock with professional and positive behavior

• Ability to create positive work/recreation program atmosphere

• Ability to adhere to policies and procedures

• Must possess current First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain during training.