Camp Counselor Jobs in Virginia

A Camp Counselor in the fitness and recreation industry plays an integral role in organizing and leading various physical activities, games, and sports for camp attendees. They are responsible for ensuring the physical and emotional safety of campers, fostering an inclusive and fun environment, and developing and implementing fitness and wellness programs. They often serve as role models and leaders, promoting healthy living, teaching new fitness skills, and cultivating a positive camp culture.

Essential skills for a Camp Counselor include strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to work well with a diverse group of people. They should also have in-depth knowledge of fitness principles and be able to motivate and inspire campers to participate in activities. Certifications in CPR, first aid, and water safety are commonly required due to the inherent physical risks associated with many camp activities. Previous job roles that could lead to becoming a Camp Counselor might include Fitness Instructor, Lifeguard, or Youth Sport Coach. Other relevant roles might include roles in childcare settings, such as a Childcare Assistant or an After-School Program Coordinator.

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Student Activities Coordinator (MS)

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 23 hours ago

Certified - Position - Student Activities Coordinator Job Number ... Start Date Open Date 06/13/2025 Closing Date 06/30/2025 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for the overall co-curricular...

Activities Coordinator (Per Diem/On Call)

  • Winchester, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Winchester, VA
  • 1 day ago

Covid vaccines are encouraged, not required. SHENANDOAH VALLEY WESTMINSTER-CANTERBURY 300 Westminster Canterbury Dr. Winchester VA 22603 POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Activities Coordinator...

Summer Camp Counselors

  • Great Falls, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Great Falls, VA
  • 2 days ago

Job Details Build a Career with Meaning and Enhance Your Future Come join us at Village Green Day School as a Camp Counselor!...

Training Instructor | Pensacola, FL, Winchester, VA, and Vienna, VA[Hybrid] Responsibilities: Responsible for training technical and soft skills in a variety of mediums to include in person,...

Training Instructor

  • Vienna, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Vienna, VA
  • 2 days ago

Overview BRMi is seeking a Training Instructor to support a large financial services client. **Hybrid in Vienna, VA, or Pensacola, FL, or Winchester, VA 2 days per week ** Benefits: Comprehensive...

Activities Coordinator

  • Suffolk, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Suffolk, VA
  • 2 days ago

Develops, plans and implements a program of activities which will provide entertainment, communication, exercise, relaxation, opportunity to express creative talent and to fulfill basic psychological...

Summer Camp Counselor

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 3 days ago

+ Maintain accurate attendance; + Supervise children at all times, making sure no child is left unattended (regularly completing name- face counts); + Assist in facilitating field trips and weekly swimming...

inTransition Mental Health Coach

  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 3 days ago

inTransition Mental Health Coach Job Summary The Defense Health Agency Psychological Center of Excellence (PHCoE) inTransition program is a critical program that provides assistance to...

Mental Health Coach

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 4 days ago

Full-Time 401 Gresham Drive Mental Health/Behavioral Health Days 20.2600 Through 30.4100 GENERAL SUMMARY The Mental Health Coach is responsible for establishing a therapeutic relationship with...

Mental Health Coach (Weekend)

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 4 days ago

Full-Time 401 Gresham Drive Mental Health/Behavioral Health Nights 20.2600 Through 30.4100 GENERAL SUMMARY The Mental Health Coach (Weekend) is responsible for establishing a therapeutic...

Beauty and Wellness Consultant

  • Herndon, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 4 days ago

Job Objectives Maximizes sales and brand awareness by providing exceptional customer care to all customers in a friendly, efficient, and professional manner; gives impartial, personalized,...

Training Instructor I

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 6 days ago

Training Instructor I Navy Federal Credit Union - 3.8 Virginia Beach, VA Job Details $24 - $30 an hour 9 hours ago Qualifications Word processing Research Mid-level Education Presentation skills...

RD or RN Health Coach- Evernorth- Fairfax, VA

  • Falls Church, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Falls Church, VA
  • 6 days ago

Provides advanced professional input to complex Case Management assignments/projects. Handles more complex, high acuity cases and/or account sensitive cases. Performs prospective, concurrent, and...

Health Coach - Remote

  • Richmond, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 7 days ago

This also includes availability to work rotating Saturdays **Qualifications:** + Bachelor's degree in health-related field required (i.e., Psychology, Nutrition, Exercise Science, etc.)...

Remote Work

Training Instructor (TI) (G) Doha, Qatar WPS Training

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 8 days ago

Complete the WPS III Physical Readiness Test, per WPS III IDIQ, Attachment 15, Physical Readiness Test Protocols and Standards, at the sixty-five (65) percent performance level, and maintain that fitness...

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Salary for Camp Counselor Jobs in Virginia

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Camp Counselors in Virginia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
57.9%
Master's Degree
18.5%
High School or GED
10.3%
Associate's Degree
4.7%
Some High School
3.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
1.9%
Some College
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Camp Counselors in Virginia
Less than 1 year
68.7%
None
24.2%
6-8 years
3.2%
4-6 years
3.0%
2-4 years
0.8%
1-2 years
0.2%


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