What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Counselor (Day Camp/Seasonal) position at Town Of Black Mountain?
DATE POSITION AVAILABLE: June 2, 2025
SUMMER CAMP DATES: June 23 - July 18 - (off on July 4th)
LOCATION: Grey Eagle Arena, Black Mountain, NC
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
This position is a seasonal and the main responsibility of this position is to lead a group of school aged children in a summer camp environment. Engaging them in having a fun, safe, and enriching summer camp experience.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Protects the health, safety, and welfare of all campers.
- Accompany campers to all activities.
- Plan and lead group activities with the assistance of other team members and the Camp Director.
- Possess excellent communication skills; must be able to talk with children and their families comfortably.
- Supervise campers’ participation in structured and unstructured activities.
- Facilitate group unity by promoting friendships and resolving conflicts fairly.
- Exhibit role model behaviors by following all policies and demonstrating kindness, thoughtfulness, empathy, and self-control.
- Transport/Drive summer camp group in the Recreation and Parks 15 passenger van.
- Help to maintain the organizational structure of the summer camp space.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Applicants must possess a high school diploma.
- Applicants must have a current, valid driver’s license.
- Applicants must have 2 years minimum, prior experience in working with youth with preference given to applicants who have previous camp/group/school experience.
- Applicant should display enthusiasm, be adaptable, dependable, and possess an excellent work ethic.
- Applicants need to be self-motivated and energetic.
- The applicant should be a team player.
- CPR and first aid certifications (certification can be offered by BMRP prior to the start of camp).
- Applicants must commit to working for a minimum of two weeks; applicants must be able to work 8:00am – 4:00pm or 9:30am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday.
Physical Requirements:
- This position is light to medium work; requiring the exertion of 10-25 pounds of force occasionally that the employee may need to exert.
- Work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, swimming, grasping, and driving.
- The camp counselor needs to be efficient in vocal communication and visual acuity
All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check, paid for by the Town of Black Mountain.
The Town of Black Mountain is an equal opportunity employer.
Visit Black Mountain Summer Camp’s Facebook page to see the fun things camp does!
https://www.facebook.com/Black-Mountain-Summer-Camp-376218046340189
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17