Summer Camp Counselor - Isola Bella 2026 - Male or Non-Binary

Job Description

Job Description

THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

ANNOUNCES AN OPENING FOR

Summer Camp Counselor

Dates: June 20, 2026 – July 25, 2026

CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED

REV: 1/2/2024

POST: 4/6/2026

Nestled in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains on Twin Lakes, Salisbury, Connecticut, “Isola Bella” means Beautiful Island in Italian. Isola Bella was bequeathed to The American School by the late Ferrari Ward and his wife, Muriel Alvord Ward. Both were members of the ASD Board of Directors and Mrs. Ward was the first woman to serve on the board. Through this wonderful gift, the American School became the United States’ first school for the deaf to offer a summer program for hearing impaired youngsters and is the only camp for deaf children in Southern New England. Isola Bella is a scenic island estate that has been turned into a recreational/residential summer camp for deaf children ranging in age from 8 years to 17 years old. A wide variety of activities are offered depending on camper’s skill and interest level. Some of these activities include: archery, arts & crafts, camp studies, swimming, sailing and canoeing, water skiing, overnight camping, hiking, team and non-competitive games and a variety of special trips and projects. The philosophy of the program is “learning through experience”.

SCOPE OF DUTIES

Under the direction of the Camp Director shall have primary responsibility for the welfare and safety of the campers during their stay at camp.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Under the direction of the Camp Director:

• Will instruct, on a scheduled basis, a series of classes in a specified area and shall be responsible for a beginning and end of summer inventory in that specific area.
• Will participate in and be responsible for the planning and implementation of evening activities on a scheduled basis.
• Will teach recreation, arts and crafts, leadership skills, literacy and socialization activities to campers.
• Will supervise and teach campers personal hygiene and safety.
• Will cooperate with directors, team leaders, and food service personnel in program planning and supervision.
• Will supervise campers in daily camp activities that include a variety of outdoor activities (walking, hiking, swimming, arts and crafts).
• Will reside in the cabin with campers and assist with overnight monitoring.
• All other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must have a High School diploma
• Sign Language communication skills
• Prior experience in education, childcare and/or counseling with deaf and hard of hearing children. Prior camp experience preferred.
• Minimum age recommended is 21.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Compensation range is dependent upon experience and training.