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Assistant Camp Supervisor (Adaptive)

City of Dublin, Ohio
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Do you have a passion for inclusion of children with disabilities/special needs? Do you have fond memories from your own camp experience? Join the City of Dublin’s Camp Team this summer to help create an inclusive summer camp experience for all children in our community. Working as a part of our Camp Team provides a leadership experience that elevates your game for the rest of your life, no matter where it may take you. We are in the business of building better campers, better counselors and better people to help make the world a better place. As a member of our team, you can help make this dream a reality – one camper at a time, many times each day!

2026 Camp Season

  • Work up to 40 hours per week from June 8–July 31
    • **With the possibility to work Extended Camp Weeks through August 14**
    • Typical working hours during camp season are Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, but may vary slightly
  • Mandatory Assistant Supervisor Training Dates: April 26 & May 3 (PAID!)
  • Mandatory All-Staff Training Dates: June 2-5 (PAID!)


Beyond the Paycheck

  • Refer a Friend Bonus Program ($100 per successful employee referral)
  • Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS) enrollment and contributions
  • Potential Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
  • Support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 20% discount on classes and free textbooks at Franklin University
  • Fostering Internal Talent (FIT) Program offering incentives, training, and team building
  • Discounts on memberships at the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC)
  • The City maintains the cost of team member certifications and training time is paid($40.00-$100.00 value). All certifications achieved belong to the team member.
  • Employee recognition and appreciation events
  • Discounted/free employee participation in select City events (Memorial Golf Tournament, Dublin Irish Festival, etc.)
  • Uniforms provided
  • Career mapping and growth opportunities

 

Duties of Adaptive Assistant Camp Supervisors include, but are not limited to:

Inclusion & Accommodation Support

  • Collaborate with the Adaptive Recreation Coordinator to determine appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities or special needs, ensuring an inclusive summer camp experience.
  • Adapt lesson plans to meet camp outcomes while addressing individual camper abilities.
  • Evaluate the success of individualized accommodation plans and adjust as needed.

Program Participation & Camper Engagement

  • Actively participate in and assist with all program areas, including field trips, swimming, songs, games and all-camp activities.
  • Support curriculum staff in promoting effective inclusion in Arts & Crafts, Sports & Games and Outdoor Education.
  • Assist camp staff in building rapport with campers of all abilities and ensuring full participation in activities.

Safety & Behavior Management

  • Maintain the safety and well-being of campers and staff by following camp policies and procedures.
  • Proactively implement behavior management techniques for campers with and without disabilities.
  • Support staff in applying appropriate discipline and behavior strategies to meet camp objectives.
  • Provide ongoing assistance to staff in managing camper behavior throughout the day.
  • Positive role modeling and camper support.
  • Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate behavior to campers, staff and parents.
  • Interact with campers and staff in a fair, respectful and inclusive manner.
  • Support counselors in implementing accommodations and behavior management techniques.
  • Assist in meeting the needs of all campers to ensure a positive experience, regardless of disability status.

Staff Collaboration & Communication

  • Model Recreation Services’ Workplace Expectations: positive energy, trust, solution-oriented thinking and accountability.
  • Work closely with counselors, curriculum and logistics assistant supervisors, camp supervisors and full-time Recreation Services staff, as well as the Adaptive Recreation Coordinator.
  • Communicate camper, program, or staff concerns promptly to the Camp Supervisor, Camps Program Coordinator and/or Adaptive Recreation Coordinator.
  • Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support safe, inclusive and engaging camp operations.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Two (2) or more years of experience working with children with disabilities and/or behavioral challenges in a structured program setting
  • Availability to attend all mandatory training dates
  • Ability and experience to lead and supervise others (campers and counselors)
  • Willingness to take direction from supervisors, as well as work independently to fulfill responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

  • College degree in special education, education, recreation, or related field; OR two (2) or more years of field experience in a related area
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. for occasional facility/operational/safety needs
  • Ability to remain active or on your feet for the length of a camp shift
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment in performing essential functions of work
  • Camp takes place in both indoor and outdoor settings, with frequent exposure to summer weather conditions

Other Requirements

  • Attend staff meetings and trainings
  • Regular, predictable and punctual attendance
  • Stay connected through camp radios, digital work schedules, email and group text chains to support clear and timely communication
  • Ability to develop positive relationships with people from different backgrounds
  • Evaluate camp program and provide/receive constructive input to support staff and supervisors
  • Abide by mandatory reporting policies as described in the staff manual
  • Accept other responsibilities deemed necessary by your supervisor in order to ensure quality service to all campers
  • Perform duties assigned to the best of your ability and with a positive attitude

 

Core Competencies

Approachability: Is easy to approach and talk to; spends the extra effort to put others at ease; can be warm, pleasant, and gracious; is sensitive to and patient with the interpersonal anxieties of others; builds rapport well; is a good listener; is an early knower, getting informal and incomplete information in time to do something about it
 
Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people—up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably
 
Planning: Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results.

Patience: Is tolerant with people and processes; listens and checks before acting; tries to understand the people and the data before making judgements and acting; waits for others to catch up before acting; sensitive to due process and proper pacing; follows established process

Supplemental Information: All positions within this job classification have been designated as Casual in nature and all employees serving in such positions are considered to be Casual Employees. Casual employees serve strictly at the pleasure of the City and their employment may be terminated at any time for any reason, with or without cause.
 

THE CITY OF DUBLIN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

Drug-Free Workplace Policy: The City of Dublin is a drug-free workplace (AO 2.35) which prohibits the use of controlled substances including marijuana. As permitted by law and in accordance with City Policy, new hires must pass a pre-employment drug test before appointment to any City position. Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to Administrative Orders 2.38, or as outlined in the posting.

DEI Statement: The City of Dublin is committed to establishing and maintaining an inclusive and equitable community. We work to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We actively celebrate colleagues’ differences, support them through their careers with us, and prohibit discrimination and harassment. We strive to ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities that allow individuals and groups to feel safe, respected, motivated, and valued. Creating a culture of equity and belonging helps to ensure we meet the needs of all residents, visitors, and City of Dublin employees.