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 with oversight and leadership of the Day Camp worship program, nurturing spiritual growth through worship. The role models a genuine Christian lifestyle to primary youth and safeguards campers’ safety and well-being while building relationships with campers and supporting their spiritual growth through program activities and curriculum consistent with Mount Hermon’s mission, vision, and values. This is a ministerial position. Staff are expected to demonstrate their Christian faith in 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 responsible for helping define, cultivate, and lead the organization’s Christian community, conference programs, and retreats. All staff are expected to participate in gatherings that include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching.
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- CPR/First Aid certification before arriving at camp.
- Ability to play guitar and lead students in musical worship in a relevant and interactive manner.
- Ability to coordinate, teach, and instruct fellow musicians.
- Emotional maturity and willingness to accept responsibility.
- Ability to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and problem-solve on the job.
- Ability to articulate the Gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
- Mature understanding and respect for authority, peers, camp guidelines, and principles.
- At least 18 years of age because the role requires onsite community living.
- Adherence to Mount Hermon’s mission, vision, values, and commitment statements, as well as the company dress code and professional grooming and appearance standards.
- Satisfactory completion of a background investigation and ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
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 all aspects of 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
