Summer Camp Assistants

Description

Cape Fear Academy is a learning community committed to discovering and developing individual potential, preparing each student for success in college and life.

Located in Wilmington, NC, Cape Fear Academy is southeastern North Carolina’s premier PK3-12 independent school. A learning community of nearly 800 students and 144 faculty and staff members, CFA is guided by the mission of discovering and developing individual potential. To accomplish this goal, CFA offers students an impressive array of opportunities in academics, the visual and performing arts, and athletics. Our 47-acre campus has state-of-the-art facilities that provide a rich and inspiring physical environment for students to explore and develop their passions. More important, CFA boasts a committed faculty and staff who live the school’s mission in their daily interactions with students.

Teachers at Cape Fear Academy deliver high quality instruction that emphasizes critical thinking, written and oral communication, and collaboration in a technology-rich environment. CFA’s academic curriculum establishes clear, coordinated goals for each course and grade level while still allowing teachers the freedom to be creative and innovative in their instructional choices. Academic departments foster collaborative decisions about curriculum, materials, and departmental goals. This high level of collegiality as well as support for continuous professional development make CFA an ideal place to grow professionally.

All members of the CFA community are familiar with and expected to uphold and foster the core values of respect, integrity, resilience, and accountability. These core values are the cornerstone of school-wide commitment to developing leadership skills in our students, preparing them for success in college and life.

Applications are now being accepted for the following position for the Summer of 2025. 

See Schedule below.

Summer Camp Assistants

Scope of Role: 

Under the supervision of the Camp Director and the Director of Auxiliary Programs, the Summer Camp Assistant is responsible for leading and building relationships with the Camp participants of Cape Fear Academy. Assistants are responsible for managing students within the stated mission, goals, policies and standards established by Cape Fear Academy.

Major Responsibilities:

• Supervises and builds relationships with a group of students grades PK – 8.
• Executes program activities, planned by the Camp Director that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with Cape Fear Academy. 
• Maintain an atmosphere that is fun, safe, friendly and challenging. 
• Mentors and models responsible behavior while leading children in the program.
• Models and facilitates relationship-building skills in all interactions and maintains positive relationships with students, parents, school staff and other Cape Fear Academy staff. 
• Adheres to Cape Fear Academy’s policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency management.
• Assists in set up and clean up of Camp program areas.
• Ensures that space and equipment used for the program is taken care of and left in good, clean condition daily. 
• Attends staff meetings and training. 
• Communicate to parents and staff to keep them informed of child’s experience and behavior in Camp.
• Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within the area of responsibility. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 Job Schedule (Days): Monday through Friday, excluding the week of Independence
Day
Calendar: Weekly positions June 2 to July 25, excluding June 30-July 4.
Job Schedule (Time): Either 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM or 12:30 PM - 4:30PM (or both).

Requirements

Qualifications: 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Prior camp staff experience or equivalent experience preferred.
• Must be 16 years old (by June 1, 2025). 
• Preferably 18 years of age.
• Ability and experience in supervising children. 
• Desire and ability to work in a camp setting.
• Must be adaptable, possess high integrity and willing to serve as a good role model.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Positive attitudes and ability to work as a cohesive team-member required.
• Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: outdoor education, planning and organizing activities, crafts, songs/music, skits, sports, recreational games, etc. 
• Specific certifications and/or training may be required.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• CPR certification will be required. Training provided.

Experience: Background in childhood education or daycare administration preferred. Experience working with children from ages PK-8 required.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment:

• Ability to sit, walk or stand for the majority of a normal workday.
• Pull/push/carry up to 25 lbs. of equipment.
• Must have sufficient close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to hear sufficiently in order to communicate with others.
• Must be able to speak clearly and loudly enough to be understood.
• Must be able to work in an environment with moderate noise level.

Compensation: A competitive hourly rate offered. 

To apply: 

To apply, use the link below, or click “Apply Here” from our school employment page.

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/bad901c1-f066-460d-90a1-32df81fba70b/Cape-Fear-Academy