Summer Camp Counselors

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Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Be a Christian and an active participating church member, and/or Christian Fellowship Group.
2. Must be 18 years old (before the first of June) or older.
3. Have completed at least one year of college or the equivalent, or worked one year after high school.
4. Desire to work as a Christian leader with children and youth in outdoor programs.
5. Have the ability to participate fully in all activities of the camp program, as described and listed in the summer brochure.
6. Be able to accept constructive criticism and from directors and coworkers.
7. Be flexible in attitude and willing to work at many different tasks including kitchen work, clean up, and maintenance activities.
8. Pray for both campers and other staff members throughout the year.
9. Be able to commit to camp policies and covenant agreement.

BEFORE CAMP:

1. Read job description, personnel policy, and other policies of the camp.
2. Attend training sessions.
3. Prepare spiritually with meditations, Bible studies, and church attendance. Pray for the campers and other staff members.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Arise with campers at designated time. Make sure campers dress properly for the day's activities and participate in quiet meditation time. Participate with and guide campers in morning, afternoon, and evening activities.
2. Eat all meals with campers, being sure there is at least one Counselor at each table and that meals are conducted according to policies of camp.
3. Assist campers in camp chores.
4. Attend rest period with campers.
5. Participate in leading activities for campers during small group time when assigned. If you do not have an assignment, be sure your campers know where to meet you after the small group time.
6. Be Responsible for your assigned campers 24 hours a day, 5 days a week, unless you are on break.
7. Prepare campers for bed, lead nightly devotions, and remain in cabin with campers.
8. Participate in leading special camp activities and programs for which your skills, interests, and training qualify you.
9. Participate in all staff meetings.
10. Continue to pray for summer campers and staff during the summer.
11. Collaborate with Co-Counselor and/or CIT to develop plans for cabin activities in relation to the summer theme.
12. Observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
13. Participate in all camp activities (ie: talent show, campfires large games worship...)

AFTER CAMP:

1. Participate in evaluation process.
2. Participate in closing program and process.
3. Pray for campers and staff throughout the year.