What are the responsibilities and job description for the Afterschool Program Counselor position at Cape Fear Adventure Company?
About Us
Since 2015, Cape Fear Adventure Company has provided the best outdoor excursions and outdoor summer camps for our area. We are expanding our services to include an after-school program. We are a small, family business obsessed with people having a good time!
The after-school program, for grades 1-5, is outdoor-focused with scheduled activities such as kayaking, crabbing, fishing, and hiking. The program will also be skills-focused, providing kids with the opportunity to learn skills such as orienteering, setting up tents, and building shelter. Students will also have daily activities such as homework, crafts, a ninja line, games, and more.
Job Description
We are looking for a fun, responsible after-school program counselor who can lead daily activities, assist in outdoor and skills-based activities, and engage and interact with students. The counselor will drive a 15-passenger van to area schools to pick up students. The counselor will also assist in daily set up and cleaning duties.
Our perfect candidate would already have experience as an after-school or camp counselor or have related experience or is a college student majoring in education or recreation.
This is a new program, so this person could have the ability to develop curriculum and activities and could potentially grow with the company.
The position requires the following skills and characteristics:
- A love of kids and an engaging, fun personality
- Ability to be patient with kids
- Ability to assert authority and enforce rules and behavior management
- Ability to confidently lead activities and speak to a group
- Commitment to providing a safe and clean learning and play environment
- Ability to work with diverse populations
- Commitment to work schedule and being on time; reliable and dependable
- An interest in or experience in outdoor activities or at least the willingness to learn
- Clean background check and clean driving record
- CPR/First Aid certified or willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid certification. This would be provided by CFAC
Position Details
Work Schedule: 1:45-6:15 Monday-Friday for the traditional August-June school year. This position can flow right into full time Summer Camp Counselor June-August.
Start Date: This position will start at the end of Jan 2025 / beginning of February 2025.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Starting at $15/hour
Salary : $15