River Park North Summer Camp Counselors

Job Description:

River Park North Summer Camp Counselors

Description

Job Summary

The Greenville Recreation and Parks Department is currently recruiting River Park North Summer Camp Counselors to provide daily guidance for 10-12 campers. This position would lead the group through daily outdoor/nature experiences, and other duties as assigned. Previous experience in a summer camp setting is helpful.

Minimum Age: 18 years old (as of May 13, 2025)

Pay Rate: $12.00 to $15.00 per hour

Hours: Vary by camp

Camps run from June 16 to August 1, 2025

All staff are expected to attend mandatory training on the dates listed below:

• May 13, 2025
• May 15, 2025
• May 20, 2025
• May 22, 2025
• May 29, 2025

River Park North Summer Camp Counselors will lead each of the following age groups:
Junior Explorers - 6 weeks

• 4 to 6 year old's
• Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Junior Nature Scientists Camp - 1 week

• 4 to 7 year old's
• Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday

Nature Explorers - 3 weeks

• 7 to 9 year old's
• Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday
• Counselors for this age group will also stay overnight each Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. the next morning.

Outdoor Skills Challenge - 3 weeks

• 10 to 13 year old's
• Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday
• Counselors for this age group will also stay overnight each Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. the next morning.

Outdoor Awareness Camp - 1 week

• 8 to 13 year old's
• Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday
• Counselors for this age group will also stay overnight on the Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. the next morning.

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous experience interacting with children or teens (paid or volunteer), such as in a school, camp, daycare, or recreational setting.
• Camping, boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking, and nature games experience.
• Must have above-average knowledge of area wildlife.
• Must not be afraid of or apprehensive about handling snakes, turtles, and other small forms of fauna.

Knowledge of:

• promoting good conduct and acting as a role model for campers.
• presenting a mature professional demeanor.

Skilled in:

• working in a team environment.

Ability to:

• maintain effective and courteous working relationships with campers, parents, employees, community organization partners, and the general public.
• understand and abide by Greenville Recreation and Parks Department policies and procedures.
• understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver's license issued by N.C. or another state.
• Valid CPR and First Aid/AED certifications are required prior to the start of camp.

The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.

Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources Website for a more in depth summary of our benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 4/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Salary:

$12.00 - $15.00 Hourly