Youth Winter Camp 2027

Forest Home•Forest Falls, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

To provide spiritual leadership, care, and guidance to campers in various camp centers. This is a position used for various roles around camp including program, recreation, retail, guest dining, and operations. This is our only application for winter residential positions, after completing this application, you will be interviewed and asked your preference to be placed in the correct area or department.

Requirements

High school diploma (or equivalent)
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to provide service with integrity
Good verbal and written communication skills
Uphold and support the Mission, Vision and Core Values of Forest Home
Ability to hear from God and pray for people, both in person or on the phone
Actively supports and participates in the staff spiritual life activities
Agree with and sign the Statement of Faith
Assume responsibility for initiating a pleasant atmosphere by displaying a professional attitude through performance, appearance, and demeanor
A self-starter.
Excellent people service skills, with the ability to provide service and streamline processes without compromising the integrity of the department or Forest Home and its policies and procedures
Demonstrates the ability to perform high quality, detailed work
Work weekends and nights, varied shifts
Able to lift heavy objects up to 30 lbs. on a daily basis
Has reliable means to be able to get to Forest Home in all types of weather conditions
Regular, timely attendance
Responsible, focused and aware of surroundings
Must be comfortable and confident in possible high stress situations

Responsibilities

Possesses knowledge of and applies all information stated in the staff manuals
Provides for the safety, care, nurturing, and supervision of each camper in his / her care, especially during sleep periods
Sets a personal example worth of campers’ emulation
Participates in all camp activities, assisting program staff by maintaining control of assigned campers and provide assistance as needed
Depending on which camp assigned to, leads daily small group Bible studies with campers in cabin
Commits to be concerned about the spiritual life of each camper and to pray for each camper each day
Demonstrates a teachable spirit and attitude
Maintains relationships with campers throughout the week by spending appropriate focused time with each camper
Establishes friendly but firm methods of discipline
Demonstrates flexibility and customer service when serving in other capacities (recreation, food service, etc.)
Maintains a positive attitude toward activities, staff, and program elements
Assists in non-program areas when not needed as a counselor
Performs other duties as assigned