Hat Creek Camp Lead Counselor (Summer/Seasonal)

Description

Lead Counselor (One Male and One Female)

Pay: $300/week (10 weeks)

Full Time: Seasonal Position

Hat Creek Camp, Brookneal, Virginia

Job Description

Hat Creek Camp’s Lead Counselors are an instrumental part of making our campers’ experiences fun! We provide a home away from home where our staff are free to stretch their comfort zone, grow in ways they never knew possible, and discover the joy of summer camp. The Lead Counselors have the unique opportunity to help plan and delegate the activities and staff in implementing a variety of fun-filled activities such as archery, swimming, kayaking, campfires, large group games, mealtime songs, and skits for the campers. Every week is different at camp and our Lead Counselors provide the creativity and initiative to help make the week a fun time for campers! Hat Creek Camp provides staff the opportunity to grow their skills in group management, age-appropriate programming, and safety and supervision. 

Staff will undergo a three-week training in preparation for summer camp. The training encompasses protocols and procedures as well as games, bonding, and goofiness. Staff are guided and supervised by the Program Director and Programming coordinator. Our staff form close, lifelong friendships that last long after summer camp is over. 

Join a team that is committed to constantly improving our outstanding programs and creating an excellent experience for kids!

Responsibilities include:

• Create a positive a safe community for staff and campers
• Provide support to Hat Creek summer counselors
• Works with Camp Programming Coordinator to plan and orchestrate scheduling
• Facilitate and participate in all summer camp programming
• Be able to work collaboratively and in a timely manner during program delivery
• Maintain knowledge of camp schedule, programs, protocols, and procedures
• Lead and encourage mealtime efficiency 
• Learn and facilitate large group camp songs, games, and skits
• Clean cabins, inventory program supplies, and participate in debriefs(processing) after each program

Required Qualifications:

• A passion for working with children and making a difference
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification before start date
• Participate and successfully complete required pre-summer camp training
• Willingness to get outside of your comfort zone and try new things, such as being 30 feet off the ground on a challenge course
• Ability to take initiative, work collaboratively, and have a positive attitude
• Leadership experience or experience working with kids
• Ability to work Sunday-Friday for 8 weeks
• Ability to pass a background check
• Minimum 18 years old

Compensation and Benefits:

• Starting salary of $300 per week depending on experience
• Meals will be provided while summer programming is taking place at camp
• Lodging throughout employment
• Paid training
• Home-base for living, working, and exploring in beautiful central Virginia
• Employment with an innovative company focused on improving the lives of others

How to Apply

Please visit hatcreekcamp.org to apply online