Job Description
Spina Bifida Association of Western PA is hiring Residential Summer Camp Counselors!
The Spina Bifida Association of Western PA (SBAWP) hosts a residential summer camp and weekend retreats for individuals with spina bifida and related disabilities. They are divided into two groups: Youth/Teen ages 6-21 and Adult 21 and up.
FireFly Summer Camp will run from June 24, 2025 through July 11, 2025 and will be held at Camp Guyasuta in Sharpsburg, PA. Weekend Retreats are held over 8 weekends throughout the year. No previous experience is necessary to apply. We will provide training for the skills necessary for the job. We encourage anyone who has had experience working with children and adults with disabilities and loves the outdoors to apply to work at FireFly Camp. Our campers participate in activities such as rock wall climbing, zip lining, swimming, boating, sports, arts, archery, Kennywood trip, and much more.
Each year we hire a diverse staff, who, with their personalities, backgrounds and talents, can serve as positive role models for our campers. We look for counselors who are outgoing, energetic, friendly and reliable.
If you are a high energy person who likes to stay busy? Are outgoing and friendly? Find it easy and enjoyable to be with children and adults? A little bit goofy or silly at heart? Then you’ll fit right in at FireFly Camps and Retreats and absolutely love it.
Qualifications in order to maintain the safety and well-being of our campers:
· 18 years or older.
· High school diploma or equivalent.
· Able to lift 50 lbs
· Passion for helping people with disabilities.
· Pass clearances, negative TB test and drug testing is required (SBAWP will provide information in attaining and cover the cost).
Responsibilities include: Medication distribution, personal care assistance, documentation, assist with daily activities and most important, ensure everyone has a great time!!!!
Competitive pay, and room & board are included. The base salary can increase according to your age, education, responsibilities, skills, and experience.
For more information, please submit a resume via Indeed, or visit our website and complete an application at , o r call Sue Garver at 724-934-9600.
Make memories helping others, while gaining life experience for the future. Spina Bifida Association of Western Pennsylvania (SBAWP) is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. SBAWP makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Keywords: summer, disabilities, fun, counselor, seasonal, short term, recreation, recreationally, outdoors, Pittsburgh, PA
Job Tags
Temporary work, Apprenticeship, Summer work, Seasonal work, Local area, Outdoor, Weekend work,