Summer Camp Counselor

Main Goals: This position is the vital key role of being the relationship builder and guide to the campers. Responsibilities include caring for campers physically, emotionally, and spiritually.  The counselor will live on site with campers and other staff and be the leader and facilitator of discussions with campers.  Set a positive and honest example for campers and performing all duties with integrity and respect.

Required Qualifications:                

• Minimum age of eighteen and graduated from high school          
• Ability to work with children and youth, ages 7-17
• Champion the mission of Wesley Camp & Retreat Center: “Our mission is to provide a safe, welcoming, and Christ-centered environment where people can encounter God, grow in their faith, build life-giving friendships, and discover their unique gifts. Through outdoor adventures, creative worship, and intentional community, we invite every camper and guest to experience transformation in heart, mind, and spirit.”
• Appreciation and respect for nature and ecology
• Spend several hours outdoors each day
• Follow all safety and training protocols

Essential Functions:                      

-Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their living unit, within activities and throughout the camp in order to meet the intended camper outcomes.

• Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement and empowerment of youth.
• Assure campers are properly supervised at all times.
• Ability to understand and respond to campers individually in their physical, emotional and spiritual needs
• Be aware of and implement safety guidelines.
• Ability to coach and correct campers to maintain safe and respectful behaviors. 

-Participate in the development and implementation of program activities for campers within the mission and outcomes.

• Responsible for leading discussions, assisting with devotions, and facilitating general cabin dynamics while caring for each camper
• Actively participate in all program areas as assigned.
• Assist in program areas as directed.

-Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff.

• Provide the daily care of each camper within your supervision including recognition of personal health needs.
• Ensure that campers receive their medications as directed by health care manager.
• Be alert to campers and staff needs and assist them with personal and/or health problems, and discuss with camp health manager and/or resident camp director when appropriate.
• Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and maintenance is adhered to; report repairs needed promptly to camp director.

-Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.

• Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures.
• Set a good example to campers and others in regard to general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.