Head Counselor - Fishing Instructor

Virginia Outside; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Outside is hiring for Summer Camp Counselors to teach campers fishing and outdoor skills. The role involves working with youth, leading activities, and ensuring safety during camps located in Charlottesville. Ideal candidates are energetic, reliable, and have experience with outdoor activities and children, with flexible hours and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Must work well in groups and be responsible, adaptive, and outgoing.
• Flexible hours and fun work environment.
• Preferred experience as Camp Counselor, School Teacher, Outdoor Educator, etc.

Responsibilities

• Leading instructional activities and keeping campers safe.
• Communicating with peers and camp parents.
• Creating a fun week for campers.

Skills

Patient and reliable

Experience working with children

Familiarity with various outdoor activities

Energetic and positive personality

Ability to meet physical demands of the job

Education

First aid- and CPR-certified preferred

Job description

1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants

We are hiring for Summer Camp Counselors

We are looking for Head Counselors (21 yrs and older) for our Outdoor Youth Programs! Spend your Summer months in the beautiful outdoors teaching campers the basics of fishing. Our fishing camps have to age ranges: 6-8 yr olds, and 9-14 yr olds.

We visit private and public waters to fish for bass, sunfish, catfish, crappie, and whatever is biting! We have access to kayaks, canoes, and john boats that the campers utilize on the daily. Our main goal is to help campers build a positive relationship with the outdoors.

Applicants must work well in groups as well as be responsible, adaptive, and outgoing. Flexible hours, competitive pay, and a fun work environment! The job duties include leading instructional activities, keeping campers safe in the outdoors, communicating with peers and camp parents, and helping to create a fun week!

Preferred work experience: Experience that complements being a camp counselor such as: Camp Counselor, School Teacher, Outdoor Educator, Bike Instructor, Raft Guide, etc.

Helpful experience, but not required: Knowledge of fishing, mountain biking, rock climbing kayaking, canoeing, hiking, experience working or interacting with youth

Skills

• Patient and reliable
• Experience working with children
• Familiarity with various outdoor activities
• Energetic and positive personality
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (doing activities outside in the Summer)
• First aid- and CPR-certified preferred for Head Counselors (if you don't have it, we will organize a CPR class)
  
  

Summer Camps locations: Charlottesville

Visit our website at www.VirginiaOutside.com

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $650.00 per week (Pay may depend on skills and/or qualifications)

** Required: reliable transportation to work **

Salary: $650 per week

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Seniority level

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  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

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  Other

• Industries

  Sports and Recreation Instruction

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