Day Camp Counselor

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LeafSpring School of Hanover

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

, Virginia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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

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LeafSpring School of Hanover

LeafSpring Schools are differentiated by a proven approach to early childhood education that is validated by more than 35 years of successful operations. Our programs include infant, toddler, Pre-K, Private Kindergarten, school-age recreation, summer camps, and backup sick childcare. We incorporate leadership development as well as health and wellness initiatives at all ages. LeafSpring Schools provide stability and consistency for children in primary care learning groups, while individualizing the curriculum for each child. Our proprietary curriculum prepares children for secondary education from infancy in a nurturing environment that fosters a loving community at each of our schools. LeafSpring Schools currently has 14 schools in its portfolio throughout the mid-Atlantic, Indiana, and Texas, including one corporately owned location and 13 franchise schools. LeafSpring Schools corporate office is based in Richmond, Virginia.
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