River Park North Summer Camp Counselors

The Greenville Recreation and Parks Department is currently recruiting River Park North Summer Camp Counselors to provide daily guidance for 10-12 campers. This position would lead the group through daily outdoor/nature experiences and other duties as assigned. Previous experience in a summer camp setting is helpful.

Minimum Age: 18 years old, as of May 12, 2026
Pay Rate : $12.00 - $15.00 per hour

Hours: Vary by camp age group

Camps run from June 15 to July 31, 2026. There is no camp on June 19 and July 3
All staff are expected to attend mandatory training before camp starts
This is a continuous posting and may close at any time River Park North Summer Camp Counselors will lead each of the following age groups: Junior Explorers - 6 weeks

• 4 to 6 year old's
• Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Junior Nature Scientists Camp - 1 week

• 4 to 7 year old's
• Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday

Nature Explorers - 3 weeks

• 7 to 9 year old's
• Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday
• Counselors for this age group will also stay overnight each Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. the next morning.

Outdoor Skills Challenge - 3 weeks

• 10 to 13 year old's
• Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday
• Counselors for this age group will also stay overnight each Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. the next morning.

Outdoor Awareness Camp - 1 week

• 8 to 13 year old's
• Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday
• Counselors for this age group will also stay overnight on the Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. the next morning.

• Previous experience interacting with children or teens (paid or volunteer), such as in a school, camp, daycare, or recreational setting.
• Camping, boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking, and nature games experience.
• Must have basic knowledge of area wildlife.
• Must not be afraid of or apprehensive about handling snakes, turtles, and other small forms of fauna.

Knowledge of:

• promoting good conduct and acting as a role model for campers.
• presenting a mature professional demeanor.

Skilled in:

• working in a team environment.

Ability to:

• maintain effective and courteous working relationships with campers, parents, employees, community organization partners, and the general public.
• understand and abide by Greenville Recreation and Parks Department policies and procedures.
• understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Must possess a valid driver's license issued by N.C. or another state.
• Valid CPR and First Aid/AED certifications are required prior to the start of camp.