Summer Staff Conference Center High School Counselor
About The Position
The Family Camp High School Counselor models a genuine Christian lifestyle for high school campers, supports campers’ safety and well-being, and builds relationships that nurture spiritual growth and help lead campers closer to Jesus, 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 conduct while embracing Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code, and standards of conduct. Staff help 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. The role is based at the conference center in Santa Cruz–Mount Hermon, California, and involves working with high school campers in a camp setting. The counselor may have opportunities to assist campers with special needs through the One on One program, supporting them physically, cognitively, and emotionally as they take part in camp activities suited to their individual needs. The position requires onsite community living and is open to candidates at least 18 years old.
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- At least 18 years of age because the position requires onsite community living.
- CPR and First Aid certification before arriving at camp.
- Prior or current experience working with high school students.
- Love for youth of all ages and ability to provide a strong Christian role model.
- Ability to articulate the Gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
- Mature understanding of and respect for authority, peers, camp guidelines, and principles.
- Ability to engage in active listening.
- Ability to engage in a variety of outdoor activities.
- Willingness to serve whenever needed.
- Ability to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.
- Adherence to Mount Hermon’s mission, vision, values, and commitment statements, as well as 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.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of sitting, standing, squatting, stooping, twisting, and hiking, and working indoors and outdoors in heat, cold, wet or humid, and dry or arid conditions.
Nice To Haves
- College experience, preferably two years.
- Prior camp counseling experience.
- Prior experience in leadership roles.
- Previous experience working with high school students.
Responsibilities
- Create a warm and welcoming environment for all campers.
- Mentor male and female students and support their faith growth by inviting them into all aspects of the programming.
- Lead a daily small group of students, reinforcing the daily objectives of the youth program.
- Work alongside campers during service and work activities, providing leadership, accountability, and encouragement.
- Participate in bonus jobs with other departments on the mountain.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Participate in staff gatherings that include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
