LSE Lead Camp Counselor - Summer Camp

TOWN OF APEX invites applications for the position of: LSE Lead Camp Counselor - Summer Camp ABOUT THIS POSITION

Expected hiring range: $

Work location:

53 Hunter Street, Apex, NC 27502 USA

Schedule:

This position begins early June and runs through mid-August. Hours limited to 40/week and range Monday–Friday between 8:30am-5:00pm.

Posting closing date:
Open until filled.

The Lead Camp Counselor role makes summer fun! As a Lead Counselor, you will work directly under the Camp Directors to prepare, lead and actively participate in active/passive games, arts and crafts, food experiences, outdoor activities, science experiments and more. Lead Camp Counselors will work to support Camp Counselors in the various essential tasks that make the camp day successful. Additionally, this position will be required to be trained on and drive a 14-passenger mini bus.

This position is supervised by the Camp Directors and full-time Recreation Program Specialist. This position is part‑time and does not qualify for benefits. Hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
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• Actively leads, organizes, and engages participants in active/passive games, arts and crafts, food experiences, outdoor activities, science experiments, and others scheduled by the Camp Directors.
• Assist in the set up and/or breakdown of scheduled activities.
• Support and assist a team of camp counselors throughout the camp day.
• Effectively communicate at all times with Camp Leadership team and counselors.
• Provides excellent customer service to families and works with Leadership staff in communicating with families as needed.
• Monitor campers, with support of full-time staff, who have medical/inclusion accommodations.
• Administer first aid.
• Documents injuries and behavior incidents alongside Camp Directors.
• Identifies unsafe situations and work hazards, corrects them if possible and reports them to their supervisor.
• Implements camp rules and maintains behavior management policies in a positive manner with campers and staff.
• Maintain clean work and play areas.
• Carries out job duties in a safe manner in accordance with all Town policies; follows safety procedures.
• Must be successfully trained on the operation of a 14 passenger mini bus and be comfortable transporting campers and staff to and from off‑site trip locations.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Must be 18 years or older at the time of employment.
• Preferred candidates will be CPR and first‑aid certified and have previous experience working in a track or summer camp setting.
• Valid state‑issued Class C driver’s license.

Contact Megan Jones, Recreation Program Specialist, at  or megan.jones.

Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of over 82,000 and has been ranked as one of Money Magazine’s Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 680 full‑time employees and over 125 part‑time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department is committed to providing best‑in‑class HR programs for our employees.

Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority; therefore, all new hires must successfully complete a pre‑employment drug test, post‑offer functional testing (if required by position), and background verifications including references, criminal record, and driver’s license checks prior to employment. This position also requires SBI fingerprinting as part of the background screening process.

The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.