Summer Staff Conference Center Day Camp Counselor
About The Position
Day Camp Counselors model a genuine Christian lifestyle for primary youth and help ensure campers’ safety and well-being. They befriend campers and nurture 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 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. Counselors partner with the Day Camp team in discipleship and implement curriculum in small and large groups. They guide and supervise campers, create a welcoming environment, lead and assist with camp activities, and help keep camp areas and supplies orderly. Counselors may also be assigned bonus work with other departments and may work with campers with special needs through the One-on-One program. The position requires onsite community living and is open to applicants at least 18 years old. Counselors must follow Mount Hermon’s mission-related commitments, dress code, and professional grooming standards, and complete a satisfactory background investigation and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- CPR and First Aid certification before arriving at camp.
- At least 18 years old 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 possess 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 its dress code and professional grooming standards.
- Satisfactory completion of a background investigation.
- Ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Ability to work inside and outside in heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, and arid conditions.
- Ability to sit, stand, squat, stoop, twist, hike, shout, lift or carry 15–60 pounds, and engage in physical play with children.
Nice To Haves
- Some college experience.
- Previous experience working with children.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Day Camp team in all aspects of discipleship and implement Day Camp curriculum in small and large groups.
- Ensure campers’ welfare through guidance and supervision.
- 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 assigned by the Supervisor.
- When required, 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
