Summer Camp Counselor (Hanover, VA)

Right At School – a place to be a kid!

Summer Camp Counselor Job Expectation

WHO WE ARE Love your job!

Shape the future. The kids we serve are the beating heart of Summer Camp with Right At School. During the summer Right At School strives to provide safe, engaging, and meaningful summer camps that enrich the lives of campers, give parents peace of mind, and align with the school’s needs. As a member of our team, you’ll find no shortage of talented, passionate people ready to help you grow and succeed--all while building a brighter future for children, families, and communities. We’re searching for a Camp Counselor who, in partnership with the Camp Leads, will integrate into the summer camp team made of your peers throughout Right At School. Bringing your expertise from after-school, and your passion to ensuring that children have an amazing summer, this position is for you!

What This Role Entails

• Prepare materials and supplies for each camp component.
• Document attendance, incidents and other observations.
• Deliver the different Right At School camp components each day
• Excellent communication skills with a varied audience including children, parents, staff and school personnel.
• Model positive guidance and effective classroom management to maintain the safety and well-being and attention of all children.
• Meets regularly with the Camp Lead to prepare for that day the week regarding activities and group schedule.
• Show an understanding of how Summer Camp differs from After School based on the activities and expectations.
• Be a mentor and memory maker for each child every day.
  
  

Ideal Candidates Will Have The Following

• Outstanding customer service and relationship-building skills
• Works well in a team environment
• At least 1 year of experience working with children under 13 years of age (add preferred if this is not a requirement)
• Ability to lift 25lbs
• Drive to inspire a love for learning and commitment to healthy living
• Flexibility to support additional local programs as needed
  
  

Virginia Requirements

• Ability to meet state-specific requirements;
• First Aid and CPR-in-person
• Cleared tuberculosis test
• Proof of MMR
• 18 years of age
• Proof of High School diploma/GED required
  
  

Benefits Offered With Right At School

• Health & Wellness: Medical/Virtual Care, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Pet Health: Pet discount programs and pet insurance
• Physical Wellness: Supplemental Insurance (e.g. Short & Long Term Disability)
• Financial Wellness: 401(k) with Company match & free financial coaching
• Protection & Support: Legal service, identity theft, and Transit/parking savings plans, Employee Assistance Program
• Childcare: Free or discounted enrollment in our before/after school programs is offered to Right At School team members within participating facilities
• Additional Perks: Free NAA Professional Membership, TicketsAtWork Perks Program, and Cell phone discounts
• All benefits and perks available, have their own eligibility criteria that must be met.
  
  

Right At School is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.