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Camp Counselor – Camp Tidnish Start Date: Immediately (ASAP) – Runs until August 24, 2026 Compensation: $130/day + 4% vacation pay (On-site room and board provided during sessions)
Overview Join our vibrant team at Camp Tidnish, a fully inclusive residential summer camp operated by Easter Seals Nova Scotia! We are actively seeking passionate, energetic, and empathetic individuals to serve as Camp Counselors. In this sleep-in role, you will help create a safe, fun, and profoundly accessible environment for children, youth, and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. This position offers a life-changing opportunity to work outdoors, develop deep leadership skills, and make a massive, tangible impact on the lives of our campers.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and engage campers in a variety of fully accessible camp activities, including swimming, games, arts and crafts, and campfires.
- Ensure the absolute safety, dignity, and well-being of all campers at all times.
- Provide direct personal care and essential daily living support for campers, ensuring they are comfortable and empowered.
- Facilitate group activities that promote inclusion, community building, and confidence.
- Collaborate closely with your co-counselors, the leadership team, and on-site nursing staff to execute daily schedules.
- Live on-site during camp sessions and model positive, high-energy behavior for both campers and peers.
- Communicate effectively and compassionately to foster a supportive and heavily adapted camp environment.
Requirements
- A genuine passion for working with individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities.
- High energy, deep patience, and the ability to balance enthusiasm with quiet care.
- Ability and willingness to live on-site at our facility in Baie Verte, NB, for the duration of the summer contract.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively within a close-knit team environment.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Employment is strictly conditional upon the successful completion of a Criminal Record Check and a Vulnerable Sector Check.
How to Apply We are looking to fill this position immediately. To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter directly to Alexander Hart, Camp Director, at c[email protected]
This role offers an unforgettable summer experience for individuals dedicated to breaking down barriers and nurturing joy through inclusive recreation.
Pay: $130.00 per day
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
