Summer Staff Conference Center Day Camp Counselor Worship Specialist
About The Position
The Day Camp Counselor/Worship Specialist assists the Family Ministries Children’s Coordinator in overseeing and leading the Day Camp worship program, nurturing campers’ spiritual growth through worship, activities, and curriculum. The role models a Christian lifestyle, safeguards campers’ safety and well-being, and befriends campers in a manner consistent with Mount Hermon’s mission, vision, and values. This is a ministerial position. Ministerial staff are expected to demonstrate their Christian faith through their work, stewardship, relationships, and behavior, and to embrace Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code, and standards of conduct. Staff are expected to attend gatherings that include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching. The position works both indoors and outdoors in varied weather and terrain, includes onsite community living, and may involve supporting campers with special needs through the One-on-One program.
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- CPR/First Aid certified before arriving at camp.
- At least 18 years of age due to the onsite community living requirement.
- Able to play guitar and lead students in relevant, interactive musical worship.
- Able to coordinate, teach, and instruct fellow musicians.
- Emotionally mature and willing to accept responsibility.
- Able to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.
- Able to work with minimum supervision and problem-solve on the job.
- Able to articulate the Gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
- Mature understanding of and respect for authority, peers, camp guidelines, and principles.
- Adherence to Mount Hermon’s mission, vision, values, and commitment statements, as well as company dress code and professional grooming standards.
- Satisfactory completion of a background investigation and ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Able to meet the physical demands of the position, including sitting, standing, squatting, stooping, twisting, hiking, shouting, lifting or carrying 15–60 pounds, and engaging in physical play with children; work may occur indoors or outdoors in heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, or arid conditions.
Nice To Haves
- Some college experience.
- Prior Day Camp experience.
- Prior experience leading worship.
- Previous experience working with children.
Responsibilities
- Lead, organize, and manage the Day Camp worship program, including worship sets for Day Camp Band, Tuesday Morning Songs, and Luminaria.
- Partner with the Day Camp team in discipleship and implement Day Camp curriculum in small and large groups.
- Guide and supervise Day Campers and take responsibility for their welfare.
- Implement camp activities and curriculum as instructed by the Leadership Team.
- Lead and assist with crafts, music, drama, group games, and other activities.
- Help keep camp areas, workspaces, and supplies clean and orderly.
- Participate in bonus jobs with other departments on the mountain.
- Attend a weekly meeting with the Family Ministries Children’s Coordinator and Leadership Team.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Potentially assist campers with special needs physically, cognitively, and emotionally through the One-on-One program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
