Summer Staff Conference Center Middle School Counselor
About The Position
Family Camp Middle School Counselors model a genuine Christian lifestyle for junior high campers and help ensure campers’ safety and well-being. They build relationships with campers and nurture their spiritual growth, helping lead them closer to Jesus in a manner consistent with Mount Hermon’s mission, vision, and values. This is a ministerial position: staff are expected to demonstrate their Christian faith in their work, stewardship, relationships, and conduct, and to embrace Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code, and standards of conduct. Staff participate in gatherings that include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching. The role includes creating a welcoming environment, mentoring students, leading small groups, and supervising campers. Counselors may also assist campers with special needs through the One on One program. The position is based at the Conference Center in Santa Cruz—Mount Hermon, California, with work in both indoor and outdoor conditions. Onsite community living is required.
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- At least 18 years of age because onsite community living is required.
- CPR/First Aid certification before arriving at camp.
- Prior or current experience working with junior high students.
- Ability to provide a strong Christian role model and 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 and a variety of outdoor activities.
- Willingness to serve when needed.
- Ability to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.
- Satisfactory completion of a background investigation and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in heat, cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions, and to sit, stand, squat, stoop, twist, and hike.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of college experience.
- 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 to participate in all aspects of the programming to support their faith growth.
- 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.
- Provide guidance and supervision to ensure the welfare of Day Campers.
- 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.
- Adhere to Mount Hermon’s mission, vision, values, commitment statements, dress code, and personal grooming and appearance standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
