Camp Counselor

Job Description

Position: Camp Counselor

FLSA: Non Exempt

Reports to: Director, Treehouse

SUMMARY

Wintergreen's Camp Wintergreen Camp Counselors are responsible for supervising children ages 3- 12 years of age to ensure their visit to Wintergreen is fun, safe, and educational. Camp Wintergreen is a daily and/or weekly summer recreation-based camp facility that follows guidelines from the Virginia Department of Social Services. All employees are expected to maintain safety standards in a responsible manner. Qualified candidates will be comfortable working directly with children, supervising and guiding activities, both indoors and out, while also communicating with parents, children, and other staff members.

Job Availability: June 2026-August 2026

• Primary responsibilities
• Arts and crafts, hiking, swimming, indoor and outdoor games, and other age appropriate activities.
• Help write and implement a weekly schedule for children in attendance.
• Help parents and families with the enrollment of children in our program.
• Maintain an organized ledger of attendance and payments
• Work with director, supervisor and other counselors on creating an employee schedule that best fits the needs of the camp and children in attendance.
• Organize and lead a variety of small and large group activities each week.
• Identify and respond to behavior issues.
• Ensure that the building is kept clean.
• Know and understand ALL emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
• Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp and all program areas. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for the children’s’ safety and their whereabouts at all times.
• Applicants must be available for a flexible schedule to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Need to have previous experience working with children
• Priority is given to those who are First Aid/CPR certified and/or have other child related training; have a valid VA Driver’s License.

Education, training and experience guidelines

High school diploma OR GED.

Physical demands and working environment

• Must be able to lift 30 lbs. unassisted on an occasional basis
• Able to stand on feet for extended periods of time

Benefits: Of working at wintergreen:

• Wintergreen Resort is a place for mountain lovers, adventure seekers and outdoor explorers.
• A place to chase new experiences, marvel at the unexpected, and build new relationships that will keep you coming back for more.
• We work to play!
• We work in a fun-filled, beautiful resort setting and have a competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefit portfolio for full-time year-round associates: (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability Insurances as well as Paid Time Off and a 401K plan).
• Our unique Recreational Benefit Package offers associates free and/or discounted resort activities, services and products.

We have many fantastic opportunities available from our spectacular, sweeping mountain slopes to our beautiful valley and lake. If this position isn’t quite what you are looking for, please visit our career page for even more open positions: Wintergreen Resort: Premier Blue Ridge Mountain Ski, Golf, Tennis, Spa and Family Vacation Resort in Virginia [https://www.wintergreenresort.com/Wintergreen-Careers/].

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this position; employees may be assigned other duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.