Summer Camp Counselor I

Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly•Hunt, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

MO-RANCH MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly is to provide a special place and an enriching program in a living, learning, Christian environment to enable people to grow in God through Jesus Christ . MO-RANCH SUMMER CAMPS MISSION STATEMENT The mission statement for Mo-Ranch Summer Camps is to serve the Lord Jesus Christ by encouraging spiritual growth in a Christian camping ministry with special emphasis on relationships and discipleship through quality recreational and educational programs. OBJECTIVE OF JOB To be a positive Christian role model and supervise and teach youth ages 8-18 in various outdoor activities while living with and caring for them.

Requirements

Completion of your freshman year in college or 19 years of age or older.
Current certification in CPR and First Aid required.
Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control.
Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry a minimum of 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children and youth in an outdoor setting preferred.
Certification in Red Cross Lifeguarding and WSI for those counselors working on the waterfront.
Archery instructor certification from NAA (National Archery Association) in order to teach archery.
Music leader needs to have a strong background in singing, guitar and/or piano, leading praise and worship.

Responsibilities

Carry out the policies for supervision of camper health and safety.
Supervise all assigned aspects of campers’ day including wake-up, dorm/cabin clean-up, meal times, rest hour, evening activities, Bible study, devotions, getting ready for bed, and after hours as assigned.
Be able to relate the Bible and the Christian faith to a variety of ages in a fun and challenging way and nurture the spiritual growth of each camper.
Help each camper meet the goals established by Mo-Ranch Summer Camps for camper development.
Teach or assist in teaching an activity.
Develop unit policies with campers on the first day of camp.
Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving in the group
Develop opportunities for interaction between campers and staff
Provide opportunities for the group that each camper may experience success during camp.
Provide opportunities for discussion of individual or group problems or concerns.
Guide unit and individual campers in participating successfully in all aspects of camp activities.
Help campers plan their participation in unit and camp-wide activities, special events, and programs.
Set a good example for campers and others including cleanliness, punctuality, sharing chores, honesty and sportsmanship.
Maintain good public relations with campers’ parents, and the Mo-Ranch staff.
Write clear, informative letters to camper parents introducing yourself and updating them on their son/daughter once a session.
Assist in evaluating the entire camp operation with suggestions for the following season.
Ability to walk at least ten miles over varied and rugged terrain.
Ability to stand and work for extended periods of time, under various weather conditions.
Ability to work under various environmental conditions, including extremes of heat (100 degrees or better).
Good driving record, able to meet the driving record requirements set forth by the insurance carrier.
This position requires regular and predictable attendance as an essential function of the job.
Instruct campers in emergency procedures such as fire drills, evacuating the dorm/cabin, inclement weather and flooding.
Prepare for and actively participate in staff training and staff meetings
Follow Mo-Ranch Summer Camps policies and procedures pertaining to smoking, and abstaining from the use of alcoholic beverages and drugs.
Encourage respect for personal property, camp equipment, and Mo-Ranch facilities.
Manage personal time off in accordance with camp policy.
Posses the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
Ability to assist campers in an emergency (fire, flood, evacuation, illness or injury).
Ability to accept supervision and guidance.
Ability to relate to one’s peer group.
Requires standing, sitting, repetitive motions, hearing, and visual acuity.