Job Descriptions

Here are a list of job titles and descriptions for Camp Virginia Jaycee Camp in Blue Ridge, Virginia.

Job Title
Special Requirements
Description

Program Director

Min. age 21 - previous experience a must.

Works with Director and staff to plan programs and activities.

Sports & Games Specialist

Min. age 18 - prefer 21. Background in Recreation or Physical Education and a variety of outdoor athletic activities.

Plan and organizes daily sports activities for camper groups.

Horse Riding Specialist

Min. age  21. Must be certified through First Aid/CPR.

Plan daily riding and barn activities and care for animals.

Arts and Crafts Specialist

Min. age 18 - prefer 21. Background in a variety of arts and crafts activities.

Plan and instruct daily arts and crafts.

Music Specialist

Min. age 18 - prefer 21.

Music Education background with emphasis on "camp" songs.

Plan and instruct daily music programs, talent shows, plays, etc.

Pool Specialist

Min. age 21. Current certification as Red Cross Lifeguard or equivalent. Pool operators certified in First Aid/CPR.

Plan and lifeguard all pool activities, manage and operate pool.

Tent Camping & Nature Specialist

Min. 21. Current certification as Red Cross Lifeguard, EWS or equivalent. First Aid/CPR.

Plan and supervise boating, fishing and pond activities.

Assistant Specialists

Min. age 18. See requirements for pool and riding and tent camping.

See description for pool, riding, & tent camping.

Cabin Head

Min. age 18 - prefer 21. Background in working with people with special needs, previous camp experience preferred.

Live in cabin as a counselor with added responsibility for coordinating cabin life and supervising cabin counselors.

Counselor

Min. age 18. Background in working with people with special needs, previous camp experience preferred.

Live in cabin with campers, supervise daily living skills, participate in daily activities.

Camp Nurse

Min. age 21. Registered Nurse, LPN or EMT. First Aid/CRP/VA Medical Admin. Cert.

Supervise health care of all campers and staff including daily medications and emergency care.

Assistant Nurse

Min. age 21. First Aid/CPR/VA Medical Adminin. Cert. EMT.

Assistant health care of all campers and staff including daily medications and emergency care.

Head Cook

Min. age 21. Previous experience in food service and management a must.

Menu planning, order and prepare food, and supervise staff and cleanliness.

Assistant Cook

Min. age 18. Previous experience preferred.

Food preparation and serving.

Kitchen Helper

Min. age 16.

Assist in kitchen, wash dishes, and clean kitchen.

Maintenance Assistant

Min. age 16 - prefer 18. Valid driver's license.

Assist maintenance supervisor with upkeep of camp and vehicles.