Summer Staff Redwood Camp Counselor (female)
About The Position
The Redwood Camp Counselor is a ministerial position responsible for modeling a genuine Christian lifestyle to primary and junior youth, ensuring campers’ safety and well-being, and befriending campers to nurture spiritual growth through program activities and curriculum consistent with MHA’s mission, vision, and values. Ministerial staff are expected to reflect their Christian faith through their work, stewardship, relationships, and behavior, and to affirm MHA’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 counselor provides discipline and guidance for campers’ physical and spiritual welfare; collaborates with the Redwood Camp team on activities and curriculum, including leading small-group Bible studies; and leads or assists with crafts, music, drama, and group games. The counselor also helps keep camp areas, workspaces, and supplies clean and orderly, and performs other duties assigned by the supervisor. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The role requires working indoors and outdoors in varied weather and environmental conditions and includes physical activities such as hiking and play with children and youth. Onsite community living is required, and applicants must be at least 18 years old. The employee must follow MHA’s principles and company dress and grooming standards, complete a satisfactory background investigation, and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- CPR/First Aid certification before arriving at camp.
- Love for children of all ages.
- Emotional maturity and willingness to accept responsibility.
- Ability to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.
- Motivation and ability to lead with empathy and discipline.
- Ability to problem-solve on the job.
- At least 18 years of age due to the onsite community living requirement.
- Adherence to MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitment statements.
- Adherence to company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.
- Satisfactory completion of a background investigation.
- Ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including lifting or carrying 15–60 pounds and engaging in physical play with children and youth.
Nice To Haves
- One year of college experience.
- Previous experience working with primary and junior youth.
- Prior experience in leadership roles in camp settings.
Responsibilities
- Provide discipline and guidance to campers for their physical and spiritual welfare.
- Collaborate with the Redwood Camp team to implement camp activities and curriculum, including leading small-group Bible studies.
- Lead and assist with crafts, music, drama, group games, and other activities.
- Help keep camp areas, workspaces, and supplies clean and orderly.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Model a genuine Christian lifestyle and nurture campers’ spiritual growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
