Summer Staff Redwood Camp Counselor Coordinator Female

Mount Hermon Associationorporated•Mount Hermon, CA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Redwood Camp Counselor Coordinator is a ministerial position responsible for supporting the emotional, personal, and spiritual well-being of Summer Staff, overseeing staff community living, and providing counseling in a manner consistent with MHA’s mission, vision, and values. Ministerial staff are expected to demonstrate their Christian faith through their work, stewardship, relationships, and behavior, and to affirm MHA’s Christian mission, beliefs, culture code, and standards of conduct. Staff participate in gatherings that include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching. The Coordinator models a Christian lifestyle and encourages Summer Staff to serve selflessly. The role organizes staff social and recreational events, maintains community standards, supports counselors with camp responsibilities and challenging situations, and oversees counselor reports and performance evaluations. The Coordinator also invests in and leads counseling staff, supports the health of the staff community, and leads weekday counselor meetings alongside the other RWC Counselor Coordinator. The role supervises RWC female counselors and performs other duties assigned by the supervisor. The position requires onsite community living and work both indoors and outdoors in varied weather and terrain. Applicants must be at least 18, meet the stated education and experience qualifications, hold CPR/First Aid certification before arriving at camp, and have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. A satisfactory background investigation and proof of eligibility to work in the United States are also required.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Must be at least 18 years of age because the role requires onsite community living.
Must be CPR/First Aid certified before arriving at camp.
Must have a valid current driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Prior or current experience working with college-age students in ministry settings.
Experience in leadership roles while working with college-age students and young adults.
Leadership skills and emotional and spiritual maturity.
A developed sense of empathy and willingness to take initiative.
Ability to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
Mature understanding of and respect for authority, peers, camp guidelines, and principles.
Flexibility and ability to adjust and problem-solve in challenging situations.
Ability to engage in active listening and a variety of outdoor activities.
A heart to serve whenever needed.
Adherence to MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitment statements, company dress code, and professional grooming and appearance standards.
Satisfactory completion of a background investigation and ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

College graduate preferred.
Graduate work in a ministry- or human-services-related field preferred.
Prior camp counseling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Model a genuine Christian lifestyle and encourage and nurture Summer Staff to serve selflessly.
Organize, facilitate, and communicate social and recreational events for Summer Staff to build community through healthy interactions.
Enforce community standards to support a harmonious living environment.
Assist counselors as needed with cabin management, curriculum facilitation, problem-solving, crisis mitigation, CPS reports, homesick campers, and other areas.
Perform and oversee office duties related to counselor reports and ensure timely processing.
Provide feedback and evaluations to counseling staff through mid-summer evaluations and ongoing quality control of job performance.
Invest in, encourage, provide feedback to, and lead counseling staff in maintaining a healthy staff community and caring for counselors’ interpersonal, work, performance, and vision-casting needs.
Lead weekday counselor meetings in conjunction with the other RWC Counselor Coordinator.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Supervise RWC female counselors.