Summer Camp Counselors: Kolo Bike Camps

Counselors are the primary caregivers for each camper at the Adventure Center of Asheville Day Camps.
The Counselor is responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, carrying out activities, and guiding campers in their personal growth and daily living skills.
Adventure Camp Counselors guide campers throughout their week at Adventure Camp, participating in a new adventure each day (Zipping, Tree Climbing, Adventure Park, Mountain Biking, Rafting.
) Kolo Bike Camp Counselors will deliver mountain biking lessons daily to help campers achieve confidence on and off the bike.
All counselors are also responsible for working with their co-counselors to coordinate camper activities, and work with various other departments at the Adventure Center of Asheville to ensure campers reach their intended outcomes of personal challenge and growth, a sense of community, and fun! Season/Dates of Employment: Our day camp runs from June 12th – August 11th, 2023, Monday through Friday.
Staff training is the week prior, June 7th-10th.
While the ideal candidate has availability for the entire season, applicants not able to commit to all weeks are still considered and encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities: Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their camper group within activities and throughout the camp in order to meet the intended camper outcomes.
Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement, and empowerment of youth.
Assure campers are properly supervised at all times, and be aware of and implement safety guidelines.
Participate in the development and implementation of program activities for campers within the mission and outcomes.
Responsible for leading or assisting with the teaching of activities.
Actively participate in all activities as assigned.
Provide for a progression of activities within the framework of individual and group interests and abilities.
For Adventure Camp: Assist in activities such as mountain biking, Treetops Adventure Park, ziplining, rafting, pool time, and tree climbing.
Includes helping with gearing up campers in harnesses, helmets, and equipment when necessary, and participating in activities up at heights.
For Bike Camp: Assist in activities such as trail riding, group games, skills progression, warm-ups, Treetops Adventure Park, and pool time.
Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff.
Provide the daily care of each camper within your supervision including recognition of personal health needs.
Be alert to campers’ and staff needs and assist them with personal and/or health problems; provide basic first aid and discuss with the Program/Camp Director when appropriate.
Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.
Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures.
Set a good example to campers and others in regard to general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.
Represent the camp when interacting with parents or community members Provide parents with appropriate feedback and information as needed for their campers to have a successful camp experience.
Provide supervision for campers while campers are transported to and from camp or during scheduled field trips off of the camp property.
Minimum Requirements Be at least 18 years old Be eligible to work in the United States Be able to pass a criminal background check Have a current certification in First Aid and CPR, or the ability to obtain once hired Must be in good physical condition for outdoor activities, and to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid.
Must be able to assist campers in an emergency situation (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
For Adventure Camp: Able to participate at heights of up to 70ft and in all weather conditions For Bike Camp: Able to ride a mountain bike comfortably off-road Able to stand for long periods of time, and must be able to lift 50lbs Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
Desired Competencies All ACA Core Competencies, listed above Teaching & Facilitating – can plan and lead lessons and activities appropriately planned that are fun, engaging, and lead to improved social or technical skills in campers.
Problem Solving/Judgement – mediate and assist campers and other staff with conflicts, either internal or interpersonal; make thought-out decisions that benefit all parties involved Adaptability – accept and readily adapt to changing plans, priorities, and situations; display the flexibility to new perspectives, ideas, and mindsets of others.
Positive Attitude – approach others in a pleasant and upbeat manner; maintain enthusiasm when faced with adversity.
Patience – display understanding, kindness, and acceptance of difficulties or difficult situations while maintaining an even temperament.
How to Apply Fill out an application online, and your Camp Director will be in touch! If you have any questions, please contact camps@adventurecenterofasheville.
com