Job description
Tuesday, May 16th from 4p-6p at Epps House
Wednesday, May 17th from 1p-3p at the Greenway Gateway
Friday, May 19th from 4p-6p at Epps House
Saturday, May 20th from 10a-2p at Epps House
Adventure Seekers Series Camps provides campers with the opportunity to leave technology at home and get outside and play! Campers will get to experience a wide-range of age-appropriate outdoor adventure activities, including archery, kayaking, fishing, mountain biker (Trekkers & Adventurers only) & hiking, as well as traditional camp activities such as crafts, team sports, stream stomping, and fort building.
Camps ages: SEEKERS (rising 1st through rising 3rd graders, 6-8 year olds); TREKKERS (rising 3rd-rising 6th graders, 8-11 year olds); ADVENTURERS (rising 7th-rising 9th graders, 12-14 year olds
Camp Training Sessions: May 29th – June 2nd, times TBD
Camp Dates: June 5th - August 11th, Monday-Friday
Camp hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm (early drop off between 7:30-9:00 am and late pick up from 4:00-5:00 pm for SEEKERS and 4:00-6:00om for TREKKERS and ADVENTURERS)
Camp Location: Founders Dairy Barn (SEEKERS) & Hampton Wildlife Fund Adventure Center (TREKKERS & ADVENTURERS), Anne Springs Close Greenway
OVERVIEW
Guides and counsels girls and boys in camp activities, teaches the campers new skills, and helps carry out camp goals. Responsible for teaching, coordinating, and carrying out activities and guiding campers in their personal growth as directed by the Camp Director. Average hours per week 25-30. Seasonal position from late May to August; reports to the Camp Director.
Adventure Seekers Summer Camp is accredited through the American Camp Associatio
• Assist in the instruction, supervision, and organization of campers
- Apply age appropriate and readiness principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, and respect for diversity, involvement and empowerment of youth
- Deliver programming based on camp program goals, policies, and procedures to provide a quality outdoor education/camp experience for the campers
- Carry out activities to encourage personal growth, learn skills, and provide challenges
- Maintain high standards of safety and security to prevent accidents and to respond appropriately in emergency situations
- Maintain, use, and store equipment properly, report repairs
- Maintain order and cleanliness in general camp areas
- All other job duties as assigned
• Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior
- Set a good example to campers and others
- Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities
- Promote good sportsmanship
- Ability to interact with all age levels
- Certified or ability to become certified in First Aid/CPR
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be 16 years of age or older
• Able to work majority of the summer. All camp staff get one consecutive week off during summer.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Current CPR, First Aid, AED certifications
Child & Youth Protection; will train
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Some physical requirements of a Camp Counselor include: endurance, prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, walking long distances, hiking, biking, climbing, and stretching; requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate outdoor equipment and camp activities; requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50lbs; daily exposure to inconsistent weather conditions such as sun, heat, or rain and animals such as bugs and snakes, etc.
THE LSC WAY
- Do the Right Thing Always
- Think Team First
- Be Vigilant About Safety
- Invest in Relationships
- Be Positive
ABOUT US
Come work with us! Leroy Springs & Co. is committed to providing fundamental access to recreation and education in the region home to the historic Springs Cotton Mills. We are a family of brands rooted in nonprofit recreation, with a legacy lasting more than 80 years and a long held belief that all people should benefit from affordable outdoor recreation, education and wellness opportunities.
By promoting the importance of the outdoors, recreation and education through all phases of life, we foster a sense of community and opportunities for people to come together. Opportunities can be found at Leroy Springs if you are interested in outdoor seasonal jobs, non-traditional education positions, or a segue into the nonprofit, golf or parks recreation industries.
- FREE Anne Springs Close Greenway Membership
- Employee discounts for Springmaid Mountain and more
- Eligible to participate in WellSprings Employee Wellness Program
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