Camp Counselor

Position:

Counselors are the most important part of the life changing and unforgettable experiences that can take place at camp. The priceless moments spent with campers and the opportunity to watch them grow, makes the counselor position the most rewarding job at camp.

The cabin counselor directs and supervises the cabin activities of a Christ centered camping program within the framework of Christian Camps and Conferences, Inc. policy, procedures, program, budget, and specific resolutions, with the guidance of the Camp Directors. The Camp Counselor has primary accountability for the quality of activity instruction and has a dedicated personal interest in the campers. Each cabin is staffed by at least two counselors and cabin responsibilities are shared.

Reports to:

Respective Camp Director

Qualifications:

1. 18 years of age or older, High School graduate; one year or more of college preferred

2. Camping experience preferred

3. Enthusiastic in regards to working with children between the ages of 8 – 16 in the outdoors

4. Personal relationship with Jesus Christ

5. Strong willingness to learn, lead, and serve

6. Good communication skills with co-workers, campers and adults

7. Must hold valid CPR and SFA certifications; LGT preferred

General Responsibility:

1.  Maintain a high inviting spiritual tone in the cabin

2. Role model a faithful child of God through words and actions to campers and to the camp family

3. Provide leadership and guidance for a cabin of 10 – 12 campers

4. Plan and teach different specific activities within the camp program

5. Participate in the general planning of camp programs

Specific Responsibility:

1.  Develop and lead daily Bible Studies and evening devotions that are focused and relevant

1.  Encourage campers to develop their personal relationship with Jesus Christ

2. Make sure that the cabin is covered at all times by one of the cabin’s counselors

3. Work closely with respective Unit Director(s) in coordinating cabin activities, including cabin nights

4. Plan a variety of cabin nights, including both land and water activities

5. Assist with and participate in the “All-Camp” activities and guide campers through these activities

6. Instruct campers in regards to current safety and health regulations and maintain their safety at all times

7. Teach three activity periods each day on instruction days, 5 days each week

8. Be prompt, prepared and enthusiastic for each instructional period

9. Make sure campers are attending all activities and meals and they are on time for each

10. Sit with campers at meals and model good behavior throughout the meal

11. Read camper confidential forms and become familiar with individual camper needs before camper arrival

12. Supervise and encourage campers in cabin housekeeping duties

13. See that campers send a letter home at least once each week

14. Write a letter to each camper’s parents