Weekend Camp Coach

***This is a seasonal position from June 1st - July 27th, 2025***

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ascendigo Coaches are our version of camp counselors, but with a focus on supporting and advocating for our participants on the autism spectrum. Weekend Coaches work on Saturdays and/or Sundays throughout the Summer Camp season. Coaches are paired 1:1 with an adult camper while participating in community-based weekend activities. Coaches are responsible for overseeing and assisting with camper hygiene, meals, medication administration, driving to activity locations, and overall support. A basic knowledge of autism and behavior management as well as attendance to pre-season training week is required. Shift duration is 6 AM – 10 PM and includes meals and activity fees.

TASKS

• Work directly with campers who have challenging behaviors which may include physical aggression towards others.


• Assist campers with hygiene such as toileting, bathing, and other daily living skills.


• Oversee camper well-being and safety in an outdoor camp setting.


• Communicate with caregivers and staff effectively.


• Work in an outdoor environment requires situational awareness and quick thinking.


• Work with Camp Nurse to administer and document daily camper medication


• Attend pre-season camp training week

IN ADDITION

• Must be 18 or over and have legal working status


• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and excellent driving record


• Must have a clean background check with no felonies or flags


• Must provide a current CPR/First Aid certification.


• High school diploma required


• Applicants are required to have and use their own phone for work duties 


• Basic computer skills (MS Office, email, social media)


• Must be able to lift and move heavy objects (up to 25 pounds)

DESTINATION ASCENDIGO: Ascendigo’s mission is to elevate the spectrum by empowering people, inspiring lives, and shattering expectations. We apply this mission to both the people we serve and the people we work with.

Ascendigo is a nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of children and adults living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through therapeutic recreation, employment, community integration, education, and an array of behavioral health services. We are head-quartered in Carbondale, CO.

The ASCENDIGO PROMISE to our employees is to provide meaning and purpose in the work we do. We support high performance through thoughtful onboarding and training and acting with integrity. We offer 360° compensation with a path to financial security, personal well-being and fulfillment, and housing assistance.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: should be committed and passionate about the Ascendigo mission of holistic, active, community-based, independent, and person-centered life. Belief in the dignity and potential of our clients. Ascendigo is committed to a culture of R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

• R-Recognize the inherent worth of your coworkers.


• E- Eliminate derogatory words and phrases.


• S- Speak with people- not at them- or about them.


• P-Protect the culture of your organization- report and support!


• E- Empathize- consider what it is like in others’ situations.


• C-Consider your impact on others before speaking and apologize when you make a mistake.


• T- Treat everyone with integrity, dignity, and respect.