Head Camp Counselor - Outside Programs

Head Outside Summer Camp Counselor - Onsite Love the outdoors and working with kids? Baroody Camps with Virginia Outside is offering outdoor adventures for kids ages 7 to 15 and we are hiring Head Counselors to help kids learn and have fun! Do you love to hike, mountain bike, fish, camp, and kayak? Then this is for you! You will lead a group of 12 kids to discover outdoor passions and learn skills to enjoy it for life. Stay in shape while you work, practice your favorite exercise like fishing, biking, and hiking, and teach kids to appreciate the outdoors. You will prepare equipment and supplies for the week’s program, drive campers in the camp van daily, and spend the day at beautiful lakes, trails, and parks in Virginia. Applicants must be comfortable working outside, work well in groups, 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 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM Monday‑Friday each week. Positions are open in Arlington, Fairfax, Alexandria, and Falls Church. Pay Range: $20‑$22 /hour Responsibilities and Duties Enjoy physical fitness (stand for long periods, lift/carry gear like kayaks, hike/walk/bike, ride over uneven surfaces, work in all weather conditions). Build and develop positive, caring, and appropriate relationships with campers, treating all campers fairly with kindness, dignity, and respect. Manage 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 that give children a sense of accomplishment from mastering techniques and completing projects. Use group management skills to engage all children in daily activities (signals to get attention, positive feedback, model positive attitude about projects, conflict resolution, etc.). Prepare materials needed for activities and clean up after the activities. Optionally create and design activities for elementary‑school aged children. 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 cannot 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. Salary: $20 - $25 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr Baroody Camps