Hume New England - Lead Counselor - Program - Seasonal
About The Position
The Winter Camp Lead Counselor provides leadership and organization to groups of high school and middle school campers and their counselors. The role helps maintain discipline, supervise camper safety, check in with cabins, respond to emergencies, and serve as a Christlike role model for students. The Lead Counselor leads camper groups by maintaining camp schedules, ensuring campers are in attendance, assisting with discipline, obtaining feedback, and maintaining a safe and loving environment for campers and guests. The role follows safety procedures and supervisors’ directions, contributes to a positive Christ-centered team environment, and represents Hume Christian Camps’ values and mission through conduct, attitude, and service. This seasonal position is based in Monterey, Massachusetts. The role involves working indoors or outdoors as needed, including in extreme weather conditions, at high altitude, and in small living quarters. On-site housing and dining are available for a minimal cost. The stated pay is $15.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be a highly responsible leader who can be trusted to model integrity and Christlike values.
- Must be able to clearly articulate the gospel to campers and provide care and counsel when needed.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Willingness to perform physical tasks and work outdoors or indoors as needed.
- Dependable and punctual, and able to work under supervision.
- Must agree with and support Hume Christian Camps’ Statement of Faith.
- Ability to stand, walk, run, frequently lift up to 25 pounds, bend, climb, and perform physical tasks throughout the workday.
- Ability to live and work in extreme weather conditions, at high altitude, and in small living quarters.
Nice To Haves
- 20 years of age preferred.
- Experience in leadership or church ministry preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead groups of high school and middle school campers and their counselors.
- Maintain camp schedules and ensure campers are in attendance.
- Assist with camper discipline and maintain a safe and loving environment for campers and guests.
- Check in with cabins and supervise camper safety.
- Respond to emergencies.
- Obtain feedback from campers.
- Follow all safety procedures and directions provided by supervisors.
- Contribute to a positive, cooperative, Christ-centered team environment.
- Represent Hume Christian Camps’ values and mission through conduct, attitude, and service.
- Serve as a Christlike role model for students and provide care and counsel when needed.
Benefits
- On-site housing is provided for a minimal rate.
- Dining is available on-site for a minimal cost.
- Access to camping and walking/running trails, with beautiful views and surroundings.
- Short drive from ski resorts, lake activities, local small-town restaurants, and shopping.
- Easy access to local cafes and farm-to-table restaurants.
- Opportunity to serve in a tight-knit community of believers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
