What are the responsibilities and job description for the River Park North Summer Camp Counselors position at City of Greenville, NC?
The Greenville Recreation and Parks Department is currently recruiting River Park North Summer Camp Counselors to provide daily guidance for 10-12 campers. This position would lead the group through daily outdoor/nature experiences, and other duties as assigned. Previous experience in a summer camp setting is helpful.
Minimum Age: 18 years old (as of May 13, 2025)
Pay Rate: $12.00 to $15.00 per hour
Hours: Vary by camp
Camps run from June 16 to August 1, 2025
All staff are expected to attend mandatory training on the dates listed below:
All staff are expected to attend mandatory training on the dates listed below:
- May 13, 2025
- May 15, 2025
- May 20, 2025
- May 22, 2025
- May 29, 2025
River Park North Summer Camp Counselors will lead each of the following age groups:
Junior Explorers - 6 weeks
- 4 to 6 year old's
- Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Junior Nature Scientists Camp - 1 week
- 4 to 7 year old's
- Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday
Nature Explorers - 3 weeks
- 7 to 9 year old's
- Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday
- Counselors for this age group will also stay overnight each Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. the next morning.
Outdoor Skills Challenge - 3 weeks
- 10 to 13 year old's
- Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday
- Counselors for this age group will also stay overnight each Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. the next morning.
Outdoor Awareness Camp - 1 week
- 8 to 13 year old's
- Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday
- Counselors for this age group will also stay overnight on the Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. the next morning.
Minimum Qualifications
- Previous experience interacting with children or teens (paid or volunteer), such as in a school, camp, daycare, or recreational setting.
- Camping, boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking, and nature games experience.
- Must have above-average knowledge of area wildlife.
- Must not be afraid of or apprehensive about handling snakes, turtles, and other small forms of fauna.
- promoting good conduct and acting as a role model for campers.
- presenting a mature professional demeanor.
- working in a team environment.
- maintain effective and courteous working relationships with campers, parents, employees, community organization partners, and the general public.
- understand and abide by Greenville Recreation and Parks Department policies and procedures.
- understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Special Requirements
- Must possess a valid driver's license issued by N.C. or another state.
- Valid CPR and First Aid/AED certifications are required prior to the start of camp.
Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Salary : $12 - $15
