Summer Staff Conference Center Day Camp Counselor
About The Position
Day Camp Counselors model a genuine Christian lifestyle while providing primary youth with safety, well-being, friendship, and opportunities for spiritual growth through camp activities and curriculum consistent with Mount Hermon’s mission, vision, and values. This ministerial position involves rendering work, stewardship, relationships, and behavior as evidence of following Jesus Christ and affirming Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code, and standards of conduct. Staff are expected to participate in gatherings that include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching. Counselors partner with the Day Camp team in discipleship and deliver curriculum in small and large groups. They guide and supervise campers, create a welcoming environment, lead and assist with activities such as crafts, music, drama, and group games, and help keep camp areas and supplies clean and orderly. They may also take on assigned bonus jobs with other departments and perform other duties as directed by their supervisor. There are no supervisory responsibilities. The physical environment includes indoor and outdoor work in heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, and arid conditions. The role requires activities such as sitting, standing, squatting, stooping, twisting, hiking, shouting, lifting or carrying 15–60 pounds, and engaging in physical play with children. Counselors may be assigned to support 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 because of the onsite community-living requirement.
- Emotionally mature and willing to accept responsibility.
- Able to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.
- Able to articulate the Gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
- Able to work with minimum supervision and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
- Able to engage in active listening and a variety of outdoor activities.
- Able to provide children with a strong Christian role model.
- 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 the company dress code and professional standards for grooming and appearance.
- 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 role, including lifting or carrying 15–60 pounds and engaging in physical play with children.
Nice To Haves
- Some college experience.
- Previous experience working with children.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Day Camp team in discipleship and implement Day Camp curriculum in small and large groups.
- Guide and supervise campers, and take responsibility for their welfare.
- Create a warm and welcoming environment for campers.
- Carry out 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 as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Participate in staff gatherings that include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching.
- When assigned, assist campers with special needs physically, cognitively, and emotionally through the One-on-One program.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
