Summer Staff Redwood Camp Counselor (male)
About The Position
The Redwood Camp Counselor models a genuine Christian lifestyle for primary and junior youth, provides for campers’ safety and well-being, and befriends campers to nurture spiritual growth through program activities and curriculum consistent with MHA’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 behavior, and to embrace and affirm MHA’s Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code, and standards of conduct. Staff help define, cultivate, and lead MHA’s Christian community, conference programs, and retreats. All staff are expected to participate in gatherings that include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching. The position involves guiding campers’ physical and spiritual welfare, helping deliver camp activities and curriculum, and maintaining orderly camp areas. The role requires working indoors and outdoors in varied weather and terrain, engaging in physical play with children and youth, and meeting the onsite community-living requirement for staff aged 18 or older.
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- CPR and First Aid certified before arriving at camp.
- At least 18 years of age because the position requires onsite community living.
- 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.
- Preparedness to problem-solve on the job.
- Adherence to MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitment statements.
- Adherence to the company dress code and professional standards for grooming and appearance.
- Satisfactory completion of a background investigation.
- Ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Ability to perform physical activities including sitting, standing, squatting, stooping, twisting, hiking, shouting, seeing, hearing, lifting or carrying 15–60 pounds, and engaging in general physical play with children and youth.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in heat, cold, wet or humid conditions, and dry or arid conditions.
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.
- Participate in staff gatherings that include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching.
- Model and uphold MHA’s Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code, values, and standards of conduct.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
