Summer Camp Lead Counselor - Live On Site, Meals & Housing

FIVE18 Family Services; Brookneal (VA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarship opportunity

Meals provided

Lodging

Post-summer work opportunities

Paid training certifications

Central Virginia home-base

Mission-driven employer

Job summary

FIVE18 Family Services in Virginia is seeking a Summer Camp Lead Counselor for Hat Creek Camp. This on-site, seasonal role supports youth programming, leads activities like archery, swimming, and games, and collaborates with the Camp Program Manager to ensure a safe, engaging camp experience for children.

Staff live on site for the 10-week program, with meals and lodging provided. The position requires leadership with kids, CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain), and a focus on

Qualifications

• Leadership experience and/or experience working with kids.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification during staff training.
• Minimum 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, safe community for staff and campers.
• Provide support to Hat Creek summer counselors.
• Work with Camp Program Manager to plan and orchestrate scheduling.
• Facilitate and participate in all summer camp programming.
• Collaborate during program delivery and execution.
• Maintain knowledge of camp schedule, protocols, and procedures.
• Lead mealtime efficiency.
• Learn and facilitate large group songs, games, and skits.
• Clean cabins, inventory program supplies, and participate in debriefs after each program.

Skills

Leadership

Experience with kids

CPR/First Aid cert

Job description

FIVE18 Family Services in Virginia is seeking a Summer Camp Lead Counselor for Hat Creek Camp. This on-site, seasonal role supports youth programming, leads activities like archery, swimming, and games, and collaborates with the Camp Program Manager to ensure a safe, engaging camp experience for children.

Staff live on site for the 10-week program, with meals and lodging provided. The position requires leadership with kids, CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain), and a focus on