Day Camp Counselor
LeafSpring School of Hanover
Location
Hanover County, Virginia
Salary
$14 - $16 / HOUR
Quick overview
Lead groups of campers in daily activities including STEM, arts, and sports while ensuring a positive experience. Responsibilities also include driving a 14-passenger bus for field trips and swimming outings.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have experience working with elementary-age children and possess strong childcare skills. Driving requirements include being over 21 with 5+ years of experience and a clean driving record.
Job description
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Free food & snacks
- Training & development
We are hiring multiple camp counselors for our fun packed day camp program, Camp Blue Sky, held in our unique school age facilities at LeafSpring School in Hanover!
- Schedule
- Seasonal position from June 1-August 21
- 8 hour shift Monday-Friday with small breaks throughout the day
Responsibilities
- Driving a small 14 passenger bus and actively participating in twice weekly swimming at Cobblestones and once weekly field trips (see below for driving requirements)
- Leading your group of campers (no more than 16 campers, usually less) in their daily activities such as Art, Archery, STEM, Cooking, and Team Building, Theater, and Sports in our specialized rooms
- Interacting with campers in a positive and meaningful way
- Actively participating and engaging in play and activities
- Helping to give campers the best day, every day!
Qualifications
- Experience working with children in a camp or childcare setting
- Strong childcare skills and knowledge of childhood development for Elementary age children
- Ability to manage a large group of children and handle behaviors in a kind and positive manner
- Ability to work with other counselors to provide an exceptional camp experience
- Current certification in CPR/First Aid and MAT ideal- training will be provided to those who do not have their certification
- Candidates MUST meet our driving requirements: over 21, driving for 5+ years, clean driving record
Compensation
$14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Make a difference
LeafSpring School has been the standard of excellence in early education and school-age recreation for over 35 years, providing an enriching environment and a nurturing school setting for children and their families. We are a nationally recognized early childhood education franchise that offers innovative programs for infants, preschoolers, and school-age children. With a commitment to fostering cognitive, social, physical, and emotional growth, LeafSpring School provides a community of families and educators who partner for each child’s success.
LeafSpring School employees help build the foundation for excellence within every student by developing lifelong learners and the leaders of tomorrow. Make a real difference in your community by helping young minds develop and grow into healthy, productive individuals.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to LeafSpring School Corporate.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Training & development
- Free food & snacks