BEST Summer Experience Counselor

Lipscomb University

4 days ago

United StatesTemporaryCamp Counseling

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Lipscomb University as a Summer Camp Counselor – Temporary Position in United States. Primary Responsibility: BEST Summer Experience counselors will work on a team of 2-3 counselors to lead and support approximately 10 campers with disabilities, ages 17-22 during Summer Experience, June 1-5, 2026. - BEST Summer Experience is for Accepted Fall 2026 BEST students only.

Key Responsibilities

Attend a training session with BEST staff before the end of the spring semester.

Arrive on the Sunday before camp and depart once all clean

up has been completed on the last evening.

Stay overnight in the dorms with campers, in a supervisory role.

Work Schedule

Temporary position.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join Lipscomb University as a Summer Camp Counselor – Temporary Position.

Key Skills

CounselingDisability supportProblem-solvingEmpathyPatienceStress managementConflict resolutionSupervisionTeamworkTransportationActivity planningCommunication

Requirements

Applicants must be full-time Lipscomb University students with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Previous experience working as a camp counselor or with individuals with disabilities is preferred.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates BEST Summer Experience Counselor at Lipscomb University a 4.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Camp Counseling physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Camp Counseling — Physician Career Context

This Camp Counseling position at Lipscomb University is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Counseling, Disability support, Problem-solving, Empathy, Patience, Stress management, Conflict resolution, Supervision. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Camp Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: Counselors will lead and support campers with disabilities during a week-long summer program, including overnight supervision in dorms. Responsibilities also include facilitating activities, providing transportation for outings, and ensuring the safety and engagement of all participants.

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4.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average