Summer Staff Conference Center Middle School Counselor
About The Position
Family Camp Middle School Counselors model a genuine Christian lifestyle for junior high campers, promote their safety and well-being, and build relationships that nurture spiritual growth and help lead campers closer to Jesus. The role is performed in a manner 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, and to affirm 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. The position involves mentoring campers, leading small groups, supervising day campers, and supporting camper service and work activities. Counselors may also participate in bonus jobs with other departments and may have opportunities to support campers with special needs through the One on One program. The role requires onsite community living and work both indoors and outdoors in varied weather and terrain.
Requirements
- Be a high school graduate.
- Be at least 18 years of age because the position requires onsite community living.
- Be CPR/First Aid certified before arriving at camp.
- Have prior or current experience working with junior high students.
- Demonstrate a love for youth and the ability to serve as a strong Christian role model.
- Be able to articulate the Gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
- Demonstrate a mature understanding of and respect for authority, peers, camp guidelines, and principles.
- Be able to engage in active listening and a variety of outdoor activities.
- Have a willingness to serve when needed.
- Be able to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.
- Adhere to Mount Hermon’s mission, vision, values, and commitment statements, as well as the company dress code and personal grooming and appearance standards.
- Satisfactorily complete a background investigation and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Meet the physical demands of sitting, standing, squatting, stooping, twisting, and hiking, and working indoors and outdoors in heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, and arid conditions.
Nice To Haves
- College experience, preferably two years.
- Prior camp counseling experience.
- Prior experience in leadership roles.
- Previous experience working with junior high students.
Responsibilities
- Create a warm and welcoming environment for all campers.
- Mentor male and female students and invite them into all aspects of programming to support their faith development.
- Lead a daily small group of students, reinforcing the youth program’s daily objectives.
- Work alongside campers in service and work activities, providing leadership, accountability, and encouragement.
- Guide and supervise day campers to support their welfare.
- 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
