Adventures Counselor

About the role

Great Adventures (GA) serves rising Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten campers in a classroom-based setting. GA Counselors deliver daily routines and activities planned by the Great Adventures Program Director, focusing on warm, developmentally appropriate care, smooth transitions, and a playful, inclusive environment.

• Facilitate daily GA activity blocks as directed by the GA Program Director (morning meeting, centers, crafts, indoor/outdoor play, story time, rest/quiet time).
• Maintain constant supervision and positive group management; model routines and social–emotional skills.
• Prepare classroom materials, set up/clean up activity areas, and keep spaces organized and sanitized.
• Monitor safety (playground and classroom); identify and report hazards or maintenance issues; complete incident/accident reports as directed.
• Communicate promptly and professionally with the GA Program Director and camp leadership; maintain confidentiality.
• Coordinate with assigned Junior Counselors for smooth transitions, role clarity, and inclusive participation.
• Support arrival/dismissal, snack/lunch procedures, and indoor/ outdoor transitions per GA procedures.
• Meet or exceed ACA practices and Virginia child day program licensing standards.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality; be punctual, prepared, and flexible; perform other duties as assigned by the Camp Director or designee.

• Experience with early childhood groups (ages 4–6) in camp, classroom, childcare, or recreation settings.
• Clear, patient communicator and team collaborator; calm and responsive under pressure.
• Pediatric First Aid/CPR (or able to obtain before the season and maintain throughout employment).
• Organized and safety-minded; comfortable indoors/outdoors and moving classroom/play equipment.

Must be at least 18 years old by the first day of employment and able to pass required background/screening checks per School and Virginia regulations.