Camp SunSparrow Counselor 2026

Black Diamond and Warm Beach Camp•Florence, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Camp SunSparrow Counselors are responsible for providing leadership support to Camp SunSparrow leadership as it pertains to SunSparrow volunteers and campers. This position requires servant-leadership in the areas of spiritual, emotional, relational, and physical needs of counselors, campers, and volunteers (high school-adult). In this position, Counselors are expected to maintain an environment of professionalism, safety, and fun. Overnight stay in camp lodging is essential for this position.

Requirements

Growing relationship with Christ and demonstrated ability to provide spiritual leadership to the ministry.
Demonstrate leadership ability and present with a team-oriented demeanor.
Servant’s attitude, teachable and flexible.
Positive attitude, sociable, clear, and effective communicator.
Demonstrates a heart for ministry and committed to upholding the mission and values at Warm Beach Camp.
Must be at least 18 Years of age.
Have a desire to serve and lead individuals with disabilities and volunteers.
Have a desire to cultivate personal and spiritual growth in individuals with disabilities and volunteers.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of campers, staff/volunteers, and parents.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience in a camp setting is preferred.
Previous work or volunteer experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities is also preferred.
Current CPR/First-Aid Certification

Responsibilities

Have ability and desire to disciple and supervise Camp SunSparrow volunteers in performing their ministry duties through teaching, training, coaching and encouragement.
Possess ability to communicate with and lead high school, college age and adult staff and volunteers in their various camp activities and responsibilities; provide necessary instruction to volunteers and campers.
Assist with mealtimes by serving meals and overseeing camper and volunteer eating habits.
Have ability and desire to lead and support campers with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (ages 15+) in all camp related activities and functions.
Have the ability and desire to learn and develop in Camp SunSparrow specific leadership and related skills.
Camper care and support (ie. Toileting, dressing, feeding and the like) Some duties only to be performed by staff members ages 18+.
Assist Camp SunSparrow Team Leaders in camp activities and functions such as crafts, morning recreation, pool, and mini golf, train rides, campfires and circle-ups, music, chapel, skits, etc.
Assist Team Leaders in the supervision, organization, and implementation of evening volunteer programming.
Work cooperatively with fellow Camp SunSparrow staff and leadership. Be willing and able to replace or supplement staff and volunteer team members in an emergency.
Participate in and provide leadership support to staff and volunteers during orientation meetings, and other camp functions.
Obey and uphold all camp safety rules and regulations. Report information regarding unusual behaviors, rule infractions, medical issues, etc. to a Camp SunSparrow Team Leader and to the Developmental Disabilities Ministries Coordinator daily (immediately if emergency).
Organize, delegate, and be responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of camp facility before, during and upon each day end of camp (this includes but is not limited to restrooms, dining areas, activity stations, and surrounding areas utilized by Camp SunSparrow participants.)
Maintain an atmosphere of love, openness, and care among staff, volunteers, and campers.
Maintain healthy staff and volunteer relations through exercising principles of love, forgiveness, reproof, and honest communication.
Other duties may be assigned