Part-time/Temporary - Camp OT Assistant

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Camp Assistant supports the Camp Director in the daily operations of CampOT, a week-long occupational therapy day camp serving children and adolescents with disabilities. The Camp Assistant provides on-site supervision of OTA students completing Level I pediatric fieldwork, ensures the safety and engagement of campers, assists with activity implementation, and helps maintain a therapeutic and organized camp environment. This role requires a licensed occupational therapy assistant familiar with pediatric practice, therapeutic activity planning, and student supervision.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Assist the Camp Director in daily coordination and oversight of camp operations.
• Supervise OTA students during camp activities, providing guidance, redirection, and support as needed.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all campers.
• Assist in setting up and maintaining camp activity areas, equipment, and materials.
• Support OTA students in preparing and facilitating group and individual activities based on campers’ needs and goals.
• Model professional behavior and therapeutic approaches consistent with occupational therapy practice.
• Aid in managing camper transitions, behavior support, and activity flow throughout the day.
• Support camp documentation processes as required (attendance, incident reports, student evaluations, etc.).
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and order within the camp environment.
• Communicate effectively with the Camp Director, OTA faculty, students, campers, and families.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Camp Director or OTA faculty.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of occupational therapy principles and interventions for children and adolescents with disabilities.
• Ability to effectively supervise and support OTA students.
• Demonstrates professionalism and a positive, welcoming demeanor with students, campers, and families.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems in fast-paced or dynamic situations.
• Ability to model safe, ethical, and occupation-focused practice.
• Strong understanding of therapeutic activities, group facilitation, and pediatric behavior support strategies.
• Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, and excellent attendance.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently when needed.
• Committed to the mission and philosophy of community college education and service-learning.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:

• Initial certification as a COTA or OTR.
• Current Texas licensure as an OTA or OT.
• Minimum of an associate degree.
• At least two (2) years of clinical experience in pediatric, developmental, or related occupational therapy practice.

Preferred:

• Experience supervising OT or OTA students.
• Experience working in camp, group, or community-based pediatric programs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Active, fast-paced environment with frequent transitions.
• Indoor and outdoor activity settings.
• Requires ability to lift or assist children as needed for safety.
• Requires standing, walking, supervising, and physically engaging in camp activities for extended periods.

SALARY:  $1,200. total - this is a temporary position for 1 week only.