Job Description

Blue Ridge Boost — Charlottesville, VA

Blue Ridge Boost is hiring high school students to help lead our hands-on STEM camps in Charlottesville this summer. This is a great opportunity for responsible, enthusiastic teens who enjoy working with younger students and have interests in STEM, coding, robotics, games, or teaching.

Counselors will support two types of camps:

• Summer Camps for ages 6–12
• Advanced STEM Camps for ages 13+ Advanced 11–12-year-olds may also participate

About Blue Ridge Boost

Blue Ridge Boost offers hands-on STEM learning in Charlottesville for students ages 6+. Our camps are week-long, engaging, and project-based, with all materials and computers provided.

Camp Topics

Counselors may assist with camps in:

• Robotics — build and program robots
• Coding & Game Design — Minecraft Education and Roblox Studio
• Math & Science — hands-on problem-solving
• Strategic Games — board games and logic puzzles

Advanced STEM Camps

• Advanced Robotics — complex builds and programming
• Coding & AI — Python, web development, and machine learning
• Game Development — Unity, Roblox Studio, and original projects

Position

High School Camp Counselor

Seasonal / Summer / In-person

Location

Blue Ridge Boost

2171 Ivy Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Camp Schedule

Counselors may support one or more of the following formats:

• Full-day: 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
• Half-day AM: 8:30 AM–1:00 PM
• Half-day PM: 12:30 PM–5:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Help supervise campers throughout the day
• Support instructors during STEM lessons, projects, and activities
• Assist with robotics, coding, AI, game design, math, science, and strategic game sessions
• Encourage camper participation, teamwork, and positive behavior
• Help with setup, cleanup, transitions, and organization of materials
• Assist during snack and lunch breaks
• Provide a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment
• Serve as a positive role model for younger students

Ideal Candidates

• Current high school students
• Responsible, dependable, and punctual
• Enjoy working with children and teens
• Interested in STEM, robotics, coding, AI, gaming, math, or education
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Able to help maintain a structured, supportive camp environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience babysitting, tutoring, mentoring, coaching, or working with kids
• Experience with robotics, Minecraft Education, Roblox Studio, Python, Unity, web development, AI, math enrichment, or strategic games
• Comfortable assisting with both beginner and more advanced learners
• CPR/First Aid certification is a plus, but not required

What You’ll Gain

• Leadership and mentoring experience
• Hands-on experience in STEM education
• Experience working with children and teens in a structured camp setting
• Strong resume experience for college, scholarships, and future jobs
• Opportunity to work with a local, mission-driven education organization

Compensation

Compensation: $18/hour

To Apply

Please send:

• Your name, grade, and school
• A short note about why you’re interested
• Any experience working with children or in STEM
• Your summer availability

Email: nora@blueridgeboost.com

Phone: (434) 260-0636

Job Tags

Seasonal work, Local area

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