Camp Counselor Jobs in Newport News, VA

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.

1-9 of 9 Jobs

Special Recreation Camp Counselor

  • Yorktown, VA (13 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Yorktown, VA (13 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 15 hours ago

Must exercise considerable tact and courtesy when interacting with program participants, parents and support staff....

Mental Health Coach PRN

  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 7 days ago

PRN (Experience Rate) 401 Gresham Drive Mental Health/Behavioral Health Days/Evenings 20.2600 Through 30.4100 GENERAL SUMMARY The Mental Health Coach is responsible for establishing a therapeutic...

Junior Camp Counselor

  • Suffolk, VA (12 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Suffolk, VA (12 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 12 days ago

Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change....

Activities Coordinator - Part Time

  • New Point, VA (23 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 17 days ago
  • New Point, VA (23 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 17 days ago

How would you like to work in a fun, fast-paced, and customer-focused role? Do you enjoy organizing cool events and activities? We are looking for an Activities Coordinator to help make our guests...

LPN Health Coach - Williamsburg Internal Medicine and Family Care

  • Williamsburg, VA (19 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Williamsburg, VA (19 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 28 days ago

Williamsburg, Virginia Overview Works independently within the practice and serves as a practice liaison in interactions with other RMG departments to include the remote health care coach team,...

Activities Coordinator (Assisted Living) - Full Time

  • Williamsburg, VA (19 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Williamsburg, VA (19 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

welfare and quality of life of all residents; general knowledge of the psycho-social needs of adults in various stages of dementia and knowledge of area resources and cultural activities; ability to exercise...

TTWCS Training Instructor - Norfolk, VA

  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

This individual will develop and update curricula and course materials for use at shore training facilities and onboard ships to instruct officer and enlisted personnel. This is a contingent...

Summer Day Camp Counselor

  • Newport News, VA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Newport News, VA
  • 90+ days ago

As a Camp Counselor, you will be an active participant in all camp activities and will assist your Camp Director with a variety of daily tasks, all with the goal of creating a memorable and meaningful...

Summer Day Camp Counselor-Intern

  • Newport News, VA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Newport News, VA
  • 90+ days ago

First and foremost, your primary responsibilities will be as a Camp Counselor....

Demographic Data for Newport News, VA

Moving to Newport News, VA? Find some basic demographic data about Newport News, VA below.


Local
National
184,437
3,754
Medium/Lg

Camp Counselor Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireFitnessAndRec curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
ChemLab Boot Camp
Each year, groups of MIT freshmen are introduced to MIT's laboratory environment through a four-week intensive January course called [*5.301 Chemistry Lab...
Sticker Camp
Welcome to Sticker Camp, the ultimate destination for aspiring entrepreneurs, artists, and sticker enthusiasts looking to turn their passion for stickers into a thriving sticker business. This...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job title


Salary for Camp Counselor Jobs in Newport News, VA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireFitnessAndRec research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Camp Counselor positions.



Highest Education Level

Camp Counselors in Newport News, VA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
58.0%
Master's Degree
18.4%
High School or GED
10.4%
Associate's Degree
4.6%
Some High School
3.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.9%
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 Newport News, VA
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%


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills