Temporary Summer Camp - Reidsville, NC

Position Information

Posting Number: PG195697TM

Position Number: 11

ASO
3633

Position Type: Temporary

Are you ready to make a positive impact and create lasting memories in a fun-filled setting? Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Center is seeking responsible and enthusiastic individuals for the Summer 2026 season and we want YOU to join our team! Situated on 220 beautiful acres in Reidsville, NC, we offer traditional, overnight, summer camp experiences to campers ages 8-17 and serve over 800 youth from diverse backgrounds each summer.

Camp activities offered include: archery, arts & crafts, canoeing, challenge course, climbing wall, environmental education, goat husbandry, swimming, and more!

As part of our team, you'll help foster a safe and welcoming environment for campers to explore new activities, form friendships, and especially have fun! Qualified candidates will possess patience, compassion, responsibility, active listening skills and adaptability. If you've always wanted to serve as a positive role‑model while fostering your personal and professional development, apply to join our Summer 2026 team today!

• Starting pay of $300-$425 (varies depending on position), paid out bi‑monthly
• Housing provided for duration of employment in gendered cabin spaces
• Meals/snacks provided during camp sessions (Sunday - Friday)

• Cabin Counselors
• Adventure Program Counselors
• Activity Counselors (Arts & Crafts, Archery, Climbing Wall/Challenge Course, STEM)
• Lifeguards
• Aquatics Coordinator
• Healthcare Staff
• Lead Staff (Prior camp experience required)

• Cabin Counselors (Starting Pay $300/week):
  Responsible for daily care and supervision of campers 8-12. Duties include group supervision 24/6, group management, encouraging positive relationship building, behavior management, facilitation of basic programming.
• Adventure Program Counselors (Starting Pay $325/week):
  Facilitate outdoor living and adventure programming for campers 12-14. Includes duties of Cabin Counselor plus overnight tent‑camping and off‑site river tubing & rock climbing trips led by the Adventure Coordinator. Training in American Red Cross Lifeguard, High Ropes, climbing at Pilot Mountain provided.
• Activity Counselors (Starting Pay $300/week):
  Instruct specialized activities:
  Arts & Crafts, Archery, Climbing Wall/Challenge Course, STEM. Responsibilities: activity instruction, safety, equipment & supplies management, program area set‑up/break‑down, basic curriculum development, support tasks, and camper supervision during activities and overnight.
• Lifeguards (Starting Pay $300/week):
  Run all aquatic programming. Work in groups of 2-3 to ensure safety. Prepare activity areas, lead instruction, maintain equipment, support tasks and oversee supervision. Must hold current certification (American Red Cross Lifeguard, training provided).
• Aquatics Coordinator (Starting Pay $425/week):
  Responsibilities include those of Lifeguards plus manage lifeguard team, schedule flow, daily equipment checks, communication with leadership, lead trainings, support tasks, overnight supervision. Requires current lifeguard certification or willingness to become certified and at least 1 year relevant experience.
• Healthcare Staff (Starting Pay $425/week):
  Manage day‑to‑day health and wellbeing of campers & staff. Duties: work with Camp Nurse, organize medical forms, administer medication, minor first aid, respond to emergencies, on‑call during camp. Must be certified in First Aid/CPR/AED (training provided). Wilderness First Aid/EMT/CNA a plus.
• Lead Staff (Starting Pay $425/week):
  Perform administrative, camper/staff management, support tasks. Assist with setup/breakdown of activity areas, communicate professionally, facilitate team dynamics, serve as positive role models.

Approximate employment from May 29th, 2026 - August 7th, 2026
. Actual start dates may vary per position. Most work weeks begin around noon on Sunday and end around 2pm on Friday. You will be with campers at all times Sunday‑Friday (except scheduled breaks) and are required to live on site Sunday‑Friday in gendered cabin spaces supervising groups of campers.

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