Summer Lead Camp Counselors
Schoolhouse Of Wonder
Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, North Carolina
A Summer Lead Camp Counselor is an important member of our field team. They help lead magical and impactful day camps for children ages 5-12 or teens 13-17. This position requires previous experience working with kids, preferably in a similar program. A Summer Lead Camp Counselor works throughout our summer camp season which runs May through August.
As a Lead Counselor, you’ll be spending your time:
- Leading a group of 2-3 staff members and a small group of children and teens in games, hikes, skill-based activities, river and creek explorations, storytelling, songs, building forts, whittling, and crafts;
- Mentoring and coaching Counselors and Junior Counselors;
- Communicating with Schoolhouse staff and camp families;
- Managing your group, your timing, and camper behavior;
- Modeling Schoolhouse values;
- Ensuring the physical and emotional safety of participants;
- Working with your supervisor to deliver camp activities and maintain and prepare supplies.
This position requires online training to be completed before in-person training. Mandatory in-person staff training weekend is May 17 & 18, with additional training to follow. The camp season runs through August 22nd, 2025.
Summer Camp Counselor positions are open until filled, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible! Only complete applications will be reviewed. We’ll begin reviewing applications in January 2025, so don’t worry if you don’t hear from us over the holidays. You’ll need to upload the following information in your application:
- First, make sure you have the following:
- A cover letter that explains your interest in working as a Counselor at Schoolhouse of Wonder (maximum one page). Please include your email and phone number.
- Your resume (maximum one page). Do not include photos of yourself on your resume.
- Three references (excluding friends and relatives). Please note: you don’t need your references to write you a recommendation letter — we’ll reach out to them with a form to fill out if we make you an offer. We only need their name and contact information!
Second, complete your application here.
Current certification in CPR and First Aid and a successful background check are required before work can begin. Schoolhouse will pursue both indicated and non-indicated references.
This is an “at will” seasonal, non-exempt, hourly position that reports directly to the applicable Site Manager.
Qualified women, minorities, and bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) are encouraged to apply. We are fully invested in creating a supportive environment for all marginalized groups including women, people of color, and LGBT+ people by promoting community collaboration within our organization.
Schoolhouse of Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation.
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
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