Camp Paivika - Cabin Counselor

JOB TITLE: Cabin Counselor

REPORTS TO: Unit Director

SCHEDULE: June 13 to August 5, 2026 Training and camp sessions

LOCATION: Camp Paivika – Crestline, CA (Located in the San Bernardino Mountains)

STATUS: Seasonal

DRIVER POSITION: No

DAILY RATES: $115 per day | Onsite lodging and meals provided during sessions

ABOUT US:

At AbilityFirst, we are dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities achieve their personal best. Our mission is to look beyond disabilities, focus on capabilities, and expand possibilities. Camp Paivika, one of the first fully accessible camps in the U.S., continues this mission by providing life- changing summer experiences for children, teens, and adults with physical and developmental disabilities.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Cabin Counselor provides daily care, supervision, and support for campers with physical and developmental disabilities, helping ensure a safe, inclusive, and positive camp experience. Working closely with the Unit Director and program staff, this role supports campers’ personal care needs, participation in activities, and overall well-being.

Cabin Counselors live on-site with campers, assist during programs and evening activities, and play a key role in creating a supportive, engaging environment where campers feel valued, encouraged, and empowered.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly responsible to the Unit Director.
• Attends and participates in staff training week and ongoing training sessions throughout the summer.
• Responsible for the care and supervision of assigned campers. This includes providing and/or assisting as needed in the personal care needs of the campers: dressing, bathing, toileting, grooming, feeding, lifting and transferring.
• Prepares written evaluations on each assigned camper and submits to Unit Director each session.
• Performs cabin duty at night and afternoon rest period according to a rotating schedule.
• Assists program staff during assigned activities as well as during evening programs. This includes assisting in the following program areas: swimming, sports, crafts, performing arts, and nature activities.
• On the last day of each session, assists in the cleaning and preparation of camp for the next incoming group of campers.
• In an emergency assumes responsibility for any job deemed necessary by the Camp Director or Assistant Camp Director to ensure the safety of all campers and staff.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission of the program and organization.