Employment for Summer 2025!
We are hiring for multiple positions for SUMMER 2025.
Applications available now!
- Head Counselors
- Secondary Counselors
- CITs (Counselors In Training)
- Interns
Job title: Head Counselor (Age 21+)
When: June-August 2025
Locations: Richmond, Charlottesville
Description:
Love the outdoors and working with kids? We have the job for you! Virginia Outside is hiring for a Counselor position for our Summer Outdoor Youth Programs. Applicant must be comfortable working outside, work well in groups as well as be responsible, adaptive, and outgoing. Flexible hours, competitive pay, and a fun work environment! Spend time outside teaching kids the basics of fishing, biking, hiking, kayaking/canoeing, rock climbing, and other fun outdoor activities! It is a great opportunity to network with the outdoor community in our area.
Our Day Camps operate June – August. Counselors generally work Mon-Fri, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM with frequent weekend work opportunity as well. This may include: shuttling vans or gear trailers.
Benefits:
Improving the following: Situational Awareness Skills, Communication Skills, Time Management Skills, River Safety Skills, Leadership Skills, and Patience!
Richmond Head Counselor Positions:
Head Counselor – Fishing Instructor
Head Counselor – Mountain Biking Instructor
Head Counselor – Adventure Instructor
Charlottesville Head Counselor Positions:
Head Counselor – Fishing Instructor
Head Counselor – Adventure Instructor
Job title: Secondary Counselor (Age 16-20)
When: June-August 2025
Locations: Richmond, Charlottesville
Description:
Love the outdoors and working with kids? We have the job for you! Virginia Outside is hiring for a Counselor position for our Summer outdoor youth programs. Applicant must be comfortable working outside, work well in groups as well as be responsible, adaptive, and outgoing. Flexible hours, competitive pay, and a fun work environment! Spend time outside teaching kids the basics of fishing, biking, hiking, kayaking/canoeing, rock climbing, and other fun outdoor activities! It is a great opportunity to network with the outdoor community in our area.
Our Day Camps operate June-August. Counselors generally work Mon-Fri, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM with frequent weekend work opportunity as well.
Benefits:
Improving the following: Situational Awareness Skills, Communication Skills, Time Management Skills, River Safety Skills, Leadership Skills, and Patience!
Richmond Secondary Counselor Positions:
Secondary Counselor – Fishing Camps (NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER 2025)
Secondary Counselor – Mountain Biking
Secondary Counselor – Adventure Camps (NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER 2025)
Charlottesville Secondary Counselor Positions:
Secondary Counselor – Fishing Camps (NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER 2025)
Secondary Counselor – Adventure Camps (NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER 2025)
Job title: Counselor In Training (CIT) – Age 15
When: June-August 2025
Locations: Richmond, Charlottesville
Description:
Our Counselor In Training (CIT) program is designed to help teenagers interested in taking the step up from camper to camp Counselor! This is a great opportunity to gain leadership skills and an introduction to working as a camp Counselor without a full summer commitment.
Our day camps operate June to August. Counselors generally work Monday – Friday, Ranging 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Benefits to all of our positions include:
Spending time outside with kids fishing, biking, hiking, kayaking, climbing and other fun outdoor activities! It is a great opportunity to network with the outdoors community.
Counselor In Training – Richmond
Counselor In Training – Charlottesville
