The Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department has job openings for a seasonal, part-time camp counselor and junior counselor and applications are being accepted now. The counselors are needed between mid-June through mid-August. The summer programs will be at Aycock Recreation Center, with walking field trips to Fox Pond Park.

Applications are at http://ci.henderson.nc.us.

The position of Camp Counselor is open to young people 18 years and older, preferably with a high school diploma or GED, and who have a valid driver’s license. The hourly pay range is $7.50 to $9. Knowledge of CPR and basic first aid is a plus, and an ideal candidate would need to have a flexible schedule within a 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday – Friday workday.

The camp counselor reports to the facilities supervisor and will have a leadership role among other staff, volunteers and campers. The counselor is responsible for campers ages 5-13 years.

Following is a list of other skills and abilities needed for the job:

• Knowledge of word processing is preferred
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate program activities
• Excellent public relations and communication skills are required
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public
• Ability to teach and lead an activity
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to follow the operating procedures
• Ability to prepare clear and precise written reports
• Recognizes and responds to opportunities for problem-solving in the group
• Excellent character, integrity, enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, self-control and adaptability
• Additionally, physical capabilities should allow to actively participate in the general supervision of activities of walking, running, hiking, etc.

Junior camp counselors ($7.25-$7.50/hour) work closely with the facilities supervisor and the camp counselor and should be able to actively participate in camp trainings, meetings and program activities. Candidates for this job must be at least 14 years old and able to have a flexible schedule within the 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 Monday-Friday workday.

Following is a list of skills and abilities for a junior camp counselor:

• Excellent public relations and communication skills are required
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public
• Ability to assist, teach, and lead recreational activities, i.e., board games, arts and crafts, etc.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to follow operating procedures
• Excellent character, integrity, enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, self-control and adaptability