Grayson Wright
Mechanicsville,VA
Summary
Enthusiastic Camp Counselor with childhood education background and diverse sports knowledge. Supervised community-based children's sporting activities and promoted development of good sportsmanship and self-confidence. Excellent communications and relationship-building skills enabled achievement of desired goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreation Leader
Hanover County Parks And Recreation
04.2023 - Current
- Developed positive and productive relationships with kids, parents and staff.
- Facilitated team-building exercises among participants to promote cooperation, communication skills development.
- Cultivated positive relationships with participants, parents, and colleagues to foster a supportive recreational environment.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment with established sign-out procedures.
- Supervised groups of up to 40 children under age 13 from arrival through departure at end of day.
Camp Counselor
Oak Hill Christian Services Camp
06.2020 - Current
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities
- Supervised groups of children in log cabins for sleepaway camp
- Maintained facility, equipment and vehicles to promote safe and secure environment for campers and staff
- Taught campers outdoor-focused skills such as kayaking and rappelling to increase campers' self-reliance and confidence
YMCA Camp Counselor
Camp Thunderbird
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor
- Developed age-appropriate arts and crafts activities to encourage campers' artistic skills development and creative expression
- Coordinated and led kyaking, archery and marksmanship activities for both small and large groups
- Completed the Leader-In-Training Position
Education
High School -
Lee Davis High School
Mechanicsville, VA05.2025
Skills
- Camper Support and Assistance
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Child and Adolescent Mentoring
- Accurate Recordkeeping
- Activity Supervision
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Conflict Resolution and Mediation
- Effective Communication
- Team Leadership
- Emotional Development
- Behavioral Assessment
- Group Leadership
- Problem Resolution
Additional Information
Graphic Design. I am the head of design with my schools theater program and have created Playbills, Posters, Banners, and other promotional advertisements for the school.
Avid Performing Arts Student
During my High School career, I have been part of 10 theatrical productions with my school. My roles have consisted of :
Lord Pinkleton : Rodger & Hammerstein's Cinderella
Hugo Peabody : Bye Bye Birdie
Ewart Dunlop : The Music Man
And several other supporting cast members.
Certification
CPR & First Aide
References
- Heather Ferguson, 8043577583
- Shelby Kellerman, ShelbyKellerman@gmail.com
- Heather Robbins, 8043826282
Timeline
Recreation Leader
Hanover County Parks And Recreation
04.2023 - Current
YMCA Camp Counselor
Camp Thunderbird
07.2022 - 07.2022
Camp Counselor
Oak Hill Christian Services Camp
06.2020 - Current
CPR & First Aide
High School -
Lee Davis High School
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