What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Coordinator – Adventure Camps position at Town of Chapel Hill?
Camp Coordinator – Summer Day Camp
PAY: $17.85 per hour
Spend Summer 2025 as a role model, developing positive relationships with youth in our community. Paddle, hike, bike, climb, swim, and more, as you help campers develop new skills and friendships.
What We’re Looking For
Energetic, enthusiastic, and creative individuals to join a?thriving and diverse team that is committed to excellence and FUN!?
This position is open until filled and may close without notice.What You’ll Do At Work
Lead! Supervise and support staff to create an inclusive and meaningful camp experience. Instruct and guide campers in archery, hiking, mountain biking, climbing, kayaking, and more! Provide positive and corrective feedback.
Plan & Coordinate. Coordinate and support in the implementation of activities and trips. Adapt activities and trips to support the inclusion of campers with special needs. Complete and submit reports.
Lead by Example. Manage campers and their behavior, lead games and activities, promote skill development, creativity, and exploration. Assist campers with special needs, make adaptations to games and activities for inclusive play.
Communicate. Develop relationships with staff, parents, and campers; be empathic, build trust, and display patience. Mediate and resolve conflicts and behaviors.
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Learn, serve, and work together to build a community where people thrive by upholding the Town’s values, RESPONSIBILITY, EQUITY, SAFETY, PROFESSIONALISM, ETHICS, COMMUNICATION, and TEAMWORK.
Attend to injuries. Provide first aid. Complete and submit reports. Inventory and restock supplies. Perform C.P.R. and utilize A.E.D.
Learn and Grow. Attend and participate in staff orientation and trainings. Lead and participate staff meetings and teambuilding. Give and receive feedback. Provide input.
Participate! Actively engage while supervising campers. Encourage and invite participation, set an example for positive and inclusive play. Splash in Jordan Lake, hike local trails, play card games, build rafts, race to the finish line, and more!
Support Camp. Set up, break down, and maintain supplies and equipment. Clean and maintain safe spaces. Drive a 15-passenger van of campers and staff. Be flexible and adapt to changes; assist and support where needed.
Where You’ll Work
You’ll be working mostly outdoors at parks, lakes, rivers, and trails. Some indoor work will take place in recreation centers. You’ll travel in Town vehicles to offsite locations for trips. Camps run during summertime, and you may experience hot temperatures and inclement weather.
When You’ll Work
You’ll be required to attend up to 40 hours of orientation and trainings which will take place between June 1 and June 15, 2025.
June 16 – August 14, 2025, you’ll work anywhere between 25 and 40 hours per week, when camps are scheduled. Below is the 2025 Adventure Camp schedule:
Week/Dates | Camp | Days | Time (Schedule) |
Jun 16-18, 2025 | Indoor Rock-Climbing Camp | Mon, Tues, Wed | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
June 23-26, 2025 | Introduction to Adventure Camp | Mon – Thurs | 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
July 16-18, 2025 | OVERNIGHT Adventure Camp | Wed 8 a.m. – Fri. 9 p.m. | |
July 28-31, 2025 | X-TREME Adventure Camp | Mon – Thurs | 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
Aug 4-7, 2025 | Archery Camp | Mon-Thurs | 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Aug 11-14, 2025 | Archery Camp | Mon-Thurs | 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Additional evening and weekend work may be optional to help support adventure programs and indoor climbing wall operations. The Town celebrates Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19, 2025, and Independence Day on Friday, July 4, 2025. There will be no camp, adventure programs, or indoor climbing wall operations, and staff will have these days off!
What You’ll Take Away from Your Experience Working at Camp
- Develop work ethic, empathy, patience, and awareness.
- Interpersonal and Leadership skills.
- Improve critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- An Adult & Child First Aid, CPR, & AED certification.
- Access to Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation facilities: Chapel Hill Community Center, Nate Davis Sr. Gym, and the Homestead Aquatics Centers; includes Basketball, Volleyball, Pickleball, Rock Climbing, and Swimming during drop-in hours.
- Memories and friendships that will last a lifetime!
You Should Apply if You (minimum requirements)
- Are 21 years of age or older
- A valid North Carolina Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
- Have three or more years participating in adventure/outdoor recreation programs.
- Have at least one or more year(s) experience leading youth in adventure-oriented recreation classes and/or programs.
- Want to discover new things and work to overcome challenges.
- Want to get paid while having FUN!
Preference to those that apply who
- Are USA Archery Level I Instructor certified.
- Are American Canoe Association certified.
- Are belayed certified (Chapel Hill Community Center or at another climbing gym)
- Speak well enough to effectively communicate with campers and/or their parents in Burmese, Karen, Spanish and/or Mandarin.
- Have experience working with children on the autism spectrum, with Down Syndrome, or with other developmental disabilities.
This classification has been designated as Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Work requires the ability to perform the physical duties of the job which includes lifting a minimum of 20 lbs.
Salary : $18
