Day Camp at the Lake Staff

Company: Davidson College
Location: Davidson
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Description Day Camp at the Lake is hiring seasonal staff (June 1–July 31) for office staff, camp counselors, and boat driver/ski instructors, all working a typical schedule of Mon–Thurs 7:30am–5:00pm and Fri 7:30am–1:00pm. Office staff handle customer communications, coordinate groups and counselor assignments, manage daily schedules and lunches, assist with camper arrivals/departures, take photos, run snack bar sales, and ensure office coverage throughout the camp day. Counselors supervise campers and lead activities and check-in/out, while boat driver/ski instructors safely run boating programs, maintain equipment, supervise dock areas, and support sailing instruction. Requirements for All Positions: All staff are required to hold current Lifeguard and CPR/First Aid/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certifications by the first day of camp. Boat drivers are required to have a North Carolina Boater's License. Office Staff (1-2 Positions Available) Specific Job Responsibilities: Respond to customer service calls, camp cell phone, and email Organize groups and assist with counselor assignments Develop the group’s daily activity schedules Organize and distribute the group’s lunches daily Meet late-arriving/early leaving campers and transport them to/from their groups Take pictures of a wide variety of groups and activities daily Oversee afternoon snack bar sales At least one of the two office staff members is required to be in the office at all times during camp day Typical Schedule: Mon-Thurs (7:30 am-5:00 pm), Fri (7:30 am-1:00 pm) Available June 1-July 31 Camp Counselor (6-8 Positions Available) Specific Job Responsibilities: Supervise campers in all areas of the lake campus facility Lead skits, games, chants, songs, games, or other camp-focused activities Set up, maintain, and break down equipment and activity areas Oversee check-in and checkout of campers Identify and respond in emergency situations Typical Schedule: Mon-Thurs (7:30 am-5:00 pm), Fri (7:30 am-1:00 pm) Available June 1-July 31 Boat Driver/Ski Instructor (4 Positions Available) Specific Job Responsibilities: Oversee ski/wakeboard/tubing activities Safely operate motorboats and instruct participants Setup, Maintenance & Breakdown of Boating Equipment (Boats, skis, lifejackets, etc.) Supervise campers in the boathouse and dock areas Support the Sailing Instructor and sailing instruction activities Assist in developing Boathouse CLTs Typical Schedule: Mon-Thurs (7:30 am-5:00 pm), Fri (7:30 am-1:00 pm) Available June 1-July 31 Apply if you are interested! Information about how to submit an application can be found at https://employment.davidson.edu

Keywords: Davidson College, Huntersville , Day Camp at the Lake Staff, Customer Service & Call Center , Davidson, North Carolina