What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spring Break Day Camp Counselor position at Camp Riverlea?
Join Camp Riverlea where we strive to make a difference in the lives of children, adolescents & young adults and help all Riverlea staff and campers feel part of a community and make lasting memories! Camp Riverlea has been in the community for 55 years and has been voted “Best of Durham” by Durham magazine the past 2 years in a row.
Type: Full time between March 27th, 2025 to April 4th, 2025. Hours are Monday – Friday 8:45am to 4:15pm, with a short staff training before camp starts.
Camp Counselors assist campers in activities, such as, canoeing/kayaking, arts & crafts, drama, nature and archery. They also help with general camp duties. No experience is needed to fill most positions.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Highschool Diploma
Desired Qualifications for All Counselors:
- Excellent professional communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills, including conflict prevention, management, mitigation, and resolution.
- Childcare experience or teaching experience.
All counselors have the following general responsibilities and essential functions:
- Collaborate with administration and co-counselors to ensure the safety and well-being of all campers, volunteers, and staff.
- Perform tasks specific to counselor’s department.
- Build positive relationships with campers, modeling and reinforcing camp-appropriate and constructive behavior.
- Create a fun, supportive, and nurturing environment for campers to grow as individuals and feel connected to a broader supportive camp community.
- Fulfill regular staff duties such as participating in assemblies and special activities, volunteering to help with various camp tasks, daily cleaning, etc.
- Always use appropriate behavior management techniques and reinforce positive behavior. Work with supervisors if serious discipline problems arise.
- Maintain a safe, clean, well-stocked, and organized program area.
- Promptly communicate any issues, needs, or concerns to a supervisor.
- During planning periods, check with supervisors for projects, or discuss the need to do department work.
- Assist in ongoing development of new ideas, resources, materials, and practices that will help sustain the growth and improvement of Camp Riverlea and its community.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $15