Camp Chanco Summer Camp Counselor Jobs
March 19th, 2008Opportunity
Camp Counselor Job
Information
Camp Chanco provides an opportunity for young, college aged students to serve as mentors in counselor and instructor positions. These staff positions are the foundation for the entire camping program. A positive and enthusiastic camp staff is essential for a fun and rewarding camper experience. The Executive Director will review all staff applications, check all references, and extend offers to only the most qualified, experienced, and mature applicants. Virginia is an at will employment State.
All staff positions will meet American Camp Association (ACA) standards and will include a full professional background check. The safety of the campers is THE number one priority of Camp Chanco and this goal depends on a diligent and competent staff. Some of the schools that the summer counseling and program staff have attended are; UVA, UNC, Radford University, University of Richmond, VCU, JMU, Randolph Macon, ECU, Virginia Tech, VMI, and many more. Some of the countries our staff has come from are Britain, Ireland, Germany, South America.
The summer camp is in session from mid-June to mid-August. There is a staff training week from mid-June. Most staff will be contracted to work from June 15 - August 8. Applicants should return the application to Camp Chanco by April 1.
Positions Available:
* Counselors: Ages 18 and older - 8 male, 8 female
* Waterfront Director: 21 years or older with appropriate lifeguard certification
* Waterfront Pool Personnel: WSI, Lifeguards, Canoe Instructors,
* Sailing Instructors - Certified in appropriate areas
* Arts & Crafts Personnel
* Environmental Instructor: First Aid Certification & CPR
* Archery Instructor: First Aid Certification/CPR
* Ropes Course Personnel: 21 years or older - appropriate certifications and/or 2 years or more documented
experience. First Aid Certification/CPR
* Program Director: 21 years or older-First Aid certified/CPR
* Out-trip Personnel: Biking, Rappelling, Canoeing, Sailing, Climbing, - appropriate documented experience 21
years of age or older. First Aid certified/CPR
* CIT: (Counselor In Training) 15 - 17 years old.
Salary Ranges for 10 weeks: Counselor salary ranges - $900.00 - $1,500.00 depending on experience. Program Staff (i.e.. Waterfront, ropes, archery, arts & crafts) Salary ranges - $1,000.00 - $2,500.00 depending upon position and experience. All positions include room & board, staff shirt. In exceptional cases salaries may be negotiated.
Requirements
Deadline is April 1
Contact
Robert Somers
Executive Director
Chanco on the James
www.chanco.org
1-888-7CHANCO
director@chanco.org
