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Day Camp Counselor

LeafSpring School of Hanover·Hanover County, Virginia

$14 - $16/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Lead groups of campers in daily activities including STEM, arts, and sports while ensuring a positive experience. Responsibilities also include driving a 14-passenger bus for field trips and swimming outings.

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule
  • Free food & snacks
  • Training & development

We are hiring multiple camp counselors for our fun packed day camp program, Camp Blue Sky, held in our unique school age facilities at LeafSpring School in Hanover!

  • Schedule
  • Seasonal position from June 1-August 21
  • 8 hour shift Monday-Friday with small breaks throughout the day

Responsibilities

  • Driving a small 14 passenger bus and actively participating in twice weekly swimming at Cobblestones and once weekly field trips (see below for driving requirements)
  • Leading your group of campers (no more than 16 campers, usually less) in their daily activities such as Art, Archery, STEM, Cooking, and Team Building, Theater, and Sports in our specialized rooms
  • Interacting with campers in a positive and meaningful way
  • Actively participating and engaging in play and activities
  • Helping to give campers the best day, every day!

Qualifications

  • Experience working with children in a camp or childcare setting
  • Strong childcare skills and knowledge of childhood development for Elementary age children
  • Ability to manage a large group of children and handle behaviors in a kind and positive manner
  • Ability to work with other counselors to provide an exceptional camp experience
  • Current certification in CPR/First Aid and MAT ideal- training will be provided to those who do not have their certification
  • Candidates MUST meet our driving requirements: over 21, driving for 5+ years, clean driving record

Compensation

$14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Make a difference

LeafSpring School has been the standard of excellence in early education and school-age recreation for over 35 years, providing an enriching environment and a nurturing school setting for children and their families. We are a nationally recognized early childhood education franchise that offers innovative programs for infants, preschoolers, and school-age children. With a commitment to fostering cognitive, social, physical, and emotional growth, LeafSpring School provides a community of families and educators who partner for each child’s success.

LeafSpring School employees help build the foundation for excellence within every student by developing lifelong learners and the leaders of tomorrow. Make a real difference in your community by helping young minds develop and grow into healthy, productive individuals.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to LeafSpring School Corporate.

Requirements

Candidates must have experience working with elementary-age children and possess strong childcare skills. Driving requirements include being over 21 with 5+ years of experience and a clean driving record.

  • Communication
  • Driving
  • CPR
  • Childcare
  • First Aid
  • Activity planning
  • Behavior management
  • Team building
  • Group management
  • Childhood development

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$14 - $16/hr
Location
Hanover County, Virginia
Posted
Jun 23, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

LeafSpring School of Hanover

LeafSpring Schools are differentiated by a proven approach to early childhood education that is validated by more than 35 years of successful operations. Our programs include infant, toddler, Pre-K, Private Kindergarten, school-age recreation, summer camps, and backup sick...

Salary listed on 6 jobs
IndustryPrimary and Secondary Education
TypePrivately Held
Size51-200 employees
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