RiverCamp Counselor

RiverCamp seeks to educate and empower the next generation of watershed stewards. We provided opportunities for river and watershed exploration to rising 3rd-8th grade students. We’re looking for counselors to help guide campers through hands-on environmental education, river recreation, and service-learning projects.

RiverLink is one of the leading protectors of the French Broad River and encourages people to experience, learn, and conserve this beautiful watershed.

Title: RiverCamp Counselor
Reports to: Education Coordinator & Education & Outreach Manager
Duration: June 20th - July 1st & July 11th - 22nd, about 40 hours/week. Mandatory half-day orientation
on June 16th.
Pay: $18/hour
Location: Based in Asheville, NC, with activities throughout the French Broad River Watershed.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and help facilitate activities for up to 12 campers from 8:30am-4pm.
  • Activities include river recreation (rafting, swimming, canoeing), environmental education lessons, and service-learning (e.g. habitat restoration and river clean-ups)
• Compassionately and appropriately manage camper behavior.
• Share duties transporting campers in a 15-passenger van.
• Provide post-care for campers from 4pm to 5:30pm.
• Communicate professionally with parents and guardians.
• Represent RiverLink well and help campers to do the same while in public.
• Engage campers in icebreaker, games or other activities during downtime.

Requirements:

• Candidates must be 18 years of age and eligible to work legally in the United States.
• Clean driving record, with experience and comfort driving large vehicles preferred.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Must be able to attend each day of camp and the orientation.
• Ability to work outdoors 8 hours a day and to engage in or assist with physical activities including river recreation and river cleanups (may include heavy lifting)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge about stream ecology and environmental science is preferred.
• Experience and passion for working with youth, preferably with ages 8-14.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and make decisions that reflect the importance of camper and staff safety.
• Able to work closely with other counselors and the camp director.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and campers.
• A positive attitude, and patience working with campers and parents.

How to apply:

Please email Justin Young, Education & Outreach Manager, at justin@riverlink.org with:

• A brief cover letter stating your interest and qualifications
• Resume
• Any relevant certifications (CPR, First Aid, etc.)
• Availability