Head Camp Counselor - Outside Programs

Job Description

Job Description

Head Outside Summer Camp Counselor - Onsite

Job Summary:

Love the outdoors and working with kids? We have the job for you! Baroody Camps with Virginia Outside is offering outdoor adventures for kids ages 7 to 15 and we are hiring for Head Counselors to help kids learn and have fun! Do you love to hike, mountain bike, fish, camp and kayak? Then we're for you!

Lead a group of 12 kids to find their outdoor passion and learn skills to enjoy it for life! Stay in shape while you work. Practice your favorite exercise like fishing, biking and hiking while teaching kids to appreciate the outdoors. You will share your expertise with campers by preparing equipment and supplies for the week's camp program, driving campers in the camp van daily and spend the day at the most beautiful lakes, trails and parks in Virginia.

Applicants must be comfortable working outside, work well in groups as well as be responsible, adaptive, and outgoing. Flexible hours, competitive pay, and a fun work environment!

This is a seasonal role that will begin in June and run through August. The ideal candidate can work at least 5 weeks. Counselors generally work 7:30AM - 4:30PM in a given work day and must work Monday-Friday each week.

*will be scheduled weekly and hours range at about 45 hours per week

*must be available for the full week of camp

Positions are open in Arlington, Fairfax, Alexandria and Falls Church!

Pay Range: $20-$25/hour

We provide opportunities to manage and teach kids during our camps. We are looking for individuals who are interested in teaching elementary school children in various activities including (but not limited to) art, science, building and sports.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Enjoy physical fitness! (e.g. standing for long periods of time, lifting/carrying gear like kayaks, hiking/walking/biking, riding over challenging uneven surfaces and working in all types of weather conditions - high heat and rain.)
• Build and develop positive, caring and appropriate relationships with campers. Treat all campers fairly with kindness, dignity and respect
• Managing a small group of kids by taking attendance and accounting for them at all times
• Ensure children's safety, manage children's behavior and act as a role model while participating with campers in all daily activities
• Facilitate age-appropriate activities for elementary school aged children activities that give children a sense of accomplishment that comes from mastering techniques and completing projects
• Use group management skills to engage all children in daily activities (i.e. signals to get attention, positive feedback, model positive attitude about projects, conflict resolution, etc.)
• Prepare materials needed for activities, clean up after the activities
• Option to create and design activities for elementary school aged children (optional)
• For in person camp options - additional safety and cleaning precautions must be taken

Expectations:

• Arrive on time each day
• Manage kids safely
• Complete activities in a safe but fun and exciting manner
• Communicate directly with Site Director, Managers, and student parents
• Complete all mandatory training and orientation

Qualifications and Skills:

• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must be 25 years or older
• Experience driving a van and/or trailer
• Experience in any of the following areas: fishing, mountain biking, hiking, kayaking/canoeing, outdoor/survival skills, earth science, ecology, ropes courses

• Experience working with children (preferred)
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to different situations
• Works well under pressure
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be able to pass an MVR test and can not have any traffic violations within the past 3 years.

Paid Training:

• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification and MAT training, provided
• On the job training, provided
• Orientation required.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Baroody Camps provides equal opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.