Part-Time Summer Counselor in Training, Bradford Woods

Overview

The Office of Student Life is focused on building a strong foundation to ensure every student's Indiana University experience is positive, safe, healthy, and meaningful. The Office of Student Life staff and multiple departments aim to help students navigate their time at Indiana University (IU), providing the tools they need to be successful in school and after graduation. Students are our priority, and their health, safety, and overall well-being are our core mission.

Bradford Woods, a proud department within the Office of Student Life, offers a unique blend of adventure, learning, and personal growth. For over 65 years, we have provided recreational, educational, and leadership development opportunities to youth and adults from all walks of life. Our mission is to promote learning and respect in all that we do. We strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and truly knows they belong at Indiana University.

• Works directly with children and adults with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses, providing daily care and support while fostering a safe and positive camp experience.
• Lives in the cabins with campers and staff and plays a key role in ensuring that the physical, social, and emotional needs of each participant are met.
• Assists campers with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, eating, and personal care.
• Collaborates with program staff to adapt activities to the needs and abilities of each camper.
• Works closely with the Cabin Life Team to complete camper documentation and maintain a safe, supportive cabin environment.

• General knowledge at the high school level

• Clear and effective communication.
• Respond calmly to unexpected situations.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast‑paced camp environment.
• Ability to work effectively with other staff members, fostering a positive, cooperative environment.
• Awareness and sensitivity to the needs of participants.
• Ensure each participant’s safety.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a dynamic work environment.

This is an active, hands‑on role that requires physical mobility and stamina. This includes frequently standing, sitting, and occasionally moving objects up to 50 pounds. Transfers and team‑lifts of campers may also be required. You’ll need the ability to move and transfer equipment, as well as adapt to a position that is both physically and emotionally engaging.

Positions require working both indoors and outdoors in potentially high or low temperatures with loud noises e overnight duties are required due to the residential nature of our camps. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

It is a condition of employment that employees live on‑site.

$350.00 per week.

Room and board provided in addition to salary.

Flat weekly rate of pay is prorated for any missed days.

During the average week, summer camp staff can expect to put in long, but rewarding hours, which will often include evening shifts. While days will be busy, some flexible time off can be organized with your supervisor to catch up on some well‑deserved rest.

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long‑term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Bradford Woods, Martinsville, Indiana

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination for contact information.

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