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 deaf and hard of hearing 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 supervision of the Camp Director/Assistant Camp Director assists in the overall operation of the Summer Camp Program. The Team Leader will be responsible to uphold and maintain the standards required under the Youth Camping Act.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Part of the support staff team with the Camp Director, Assistant Director, Waterfront Director, and other Team Leader(s).
• Assists with setting up and closing down camp.
• Oversees members of their team (camp counselors) and guides them through their duties.
• Responsible for setting up Camp Houses with the camp theme and decorating appropriately for the camp session.
• Completes opening and closing of camp inventory, of evening activity supplies, and physical education equipment along with providing an assessment of equipment/supplied needed.
• Assist the camp counselors on their team with the planning and implementing of evening activities
• Responsible for the implementation of camp craft orientation with appropriate staff members.
• Assists with the planning and setting up of all camping trips with the support staff.
• Responsible for instructing assigned class.
• Assists the Waterfront Director during free swim periods
• Responsible for helping to document daily concerns and feedback with the Camp Director/Assistant Director.
• Assists with the planning and implementation of special events with the support staff team.
• Responsible for editing their team member’s submission to the IB Newsletter before handing in final drafts to the Director/Assistant Director for publication.
• Assumes camp counselors responsibilities on days needed.
• Assists with fire drills and other in-service trainings.
• Responsible for cleaning bathrooms in Camp Houses with the rest of the support staff team.
• Part of the Crisis Intervention Team during emergencies and situations.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Camp Director/Assistant Director.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must be over age twenty-one and will be required to submit both DCF and DPS background checks,
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred and must have a minimum 2 years of experience with deaf and hard of hearing children/youth.
• Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in ASL and have prior camp experience.
• Applicants must demonstrate good judgment and excellent leadership skills.
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Standard First Aid and Lifeguard Training Certificate strongly encouraged.

This is a seasonal position paid on a stipend basis.