We're so glad you are interested in being a part of the Camp Abilities NJ @ Rowan U family!
Requirements for being a Performance Coach at CANJRU:
- Availability for the duration of the camp program (3pm on Thursday, June 25, 2026through 5pm on Sunday, July 28, 2026)
- Completion of the Rowan University Protection of Minors online training
- Enthusiasm for teaching students with visual impairments how to be healthier and more empowered
- 18 years old by the day staff training begins
- Sufficient independence skills to follow the group to get between locations on campus and to care for a young person with a visual impairment and get them to their activities
- Ability to participate in physical activity for four days in a row
- Ability to advocate for oneself, including telling leadership team if you need more orientation to campus or information about what your job entails
- If you are not a Rowan student, you will also need to complete a background check through Rowan Human Resources.
Please contact us at leporestevens@rowan.edu and williss@rowan.edu with any questions.
We look forward to working with you to make camp great!
-The Camp Abilities NJ @ Rowan U Leadership Team
Maria Lepore-Stevens, EdD, CAPE, COMS
Shari Willis, PhD, WFR
Directors, Camp Abilities NJ @ Rowan University
Isis Bolden, Kayleigh Fryer, Taleen Hamad, David Liano, Logan Robenolt, and Kai Willis-Carrol
Admin Staff, Camp Abilities NJ @ Rowan University
**Please note that the dorm facilities at Camp Abilities NJ @ Rowan University are part of an alcohol, tobacco, drug free campus as per university regulations. Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs will not be allowed on camp, and use of such products during the weekend of Camp Abilities NJ @ Rowan U will result in you being asked to leave.**