Summer Counselor: Ministry & Leadership

Inspiration Hills Camp; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

Inspiration Hills Camp in Kentucky is seeking a Camp Counselor to serve as a role model and disciple-maker for campers, living in cabins with the students and guiding them through the week.

You will lead daily schedules, teach devotionals, protect campers, and engage in activities with energy and Christ-centered joy, while meeting background checks and lifeguard requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old (or a graduating high school senior). Background checks are required.
• Current Lifeguard Certification on file in the camp office for all lifeguards.
• Current BCI checks on file for all staff in the camp office.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cabin of campers through daily schedules (meals, games, chapel).
• Teach through small group devotionals and discussions (curriculum provided).
• Protect the physical and emotional safety of campers at all times.
• Playfully participate in activities—from hiking trails to games—with high energy and enthusiasm.

Skills

Faith

Character

Resilience

Leadership

Safety awareness

Tools

Lifeguard Certification

Job description

The position of Camp Counselor is vital to the camp experience; the Counselor will be present during many of camper’s most teachable moments and when campers are at their most vulnerable life changing moments. A Camp Counselor is selected to be a servant/host to those who attend camp, and are not to take away from the camp experience by placing their needs above those of the camper. The most important characteristic of a Camp Counselor at Inspiration Hills Camp is their sincere and deep love of kids and Christ. Your spiritual maturity and emotional stability WILL BE tested so it is important that your life consistently reflects to others: cheerfulness, genuine joy, a positive outlook, maturity beyond your years, sensitivity to others, and enthusiasm!

More Than Just a Summer Job: Be the Hands and Feet of Jesus

(Seasonal)

Are you looking for a meaningful summer ministry job? Being a Camp Counselor is one of the most exhausting, rewarding, and life-changing jobs you will ever have. As a Christian camp counselor, you aren't just supervising campers; you are a role model, a listener, and a disciple-maker. You will live in the cabins with the students, leading them through the highs and lows of the week, and helping them connect the fun of camp with the truth of the Gospel.

The counselor will be present during many of the camper's most teachable moments and when campers are at their most vulnerable life-changing moments. A Camp Counselor is selected to be a servant/host to those who attend camp, and are not to take away from the camp experience by placing their needs above those of the camper.

What You Will Do

Lead: Guide a cabin of campers through daily schedules, including meals, games, and chapel sessions.

Teach: Facilitate small group devotionals and discussions (curriculum provided).

Protect: Ensure the physical and emotional safety of your campers at all times.

Play: Participate fully in activities—from hiking trails to messy games, with high energy and enthusiasm.

What We Are Looking For

Faith: A genuine, growing relationship with Jesus Christ and a desire to share that faith with youth.

Character: A positive attitude, a teachable spirit, and the ability to work as part of a close-knit team.

Resilience: The stamina to work long hours with energy and patience.

Kids: The most important characteristic is the sincere and deep love of kids and to share Christ with them.

Requirements: Must be at least 18 years old (or a graduating high school senior). Background checks are required.

The Benefits (Why Apply?)

Living Expenses: Housing and meals are provided while campers are on-site, significantly reducing your living costs for the summer.

Future Ready: Gain valuable experience in leadership, conflict resolution, and public speaking that looks great on any resume (Ministry, Education, etc.).

Additional requirements include:

• Attendance at pre-camp training.
• First Aid and CPR Certification (provided during training)
• Must be 18 years old to work with kids under 14
• Must be 23 years old to work with kids over 14
• Current Lifeguard Certification on file in the camp office for all lifeguards.
• Current BCI checks on file for all staff in the camp office.

Authority:

• Counselors are responsible to report to the Program Director and the Camp Chaplain.
• The Camp Chaplain and the Program Director are the coordinators for the week of camp, all Camp Counselors work with them to achieve their goals.
• The Program Director and Camp Chaplain report to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in ALL training sessions.
• Know and understand the summer curriculum.
• Be with your campers at ALL TIMES during the week unless you are on an approved break. All breaks will be scheduled in advance by the Program Director.
• Participate in all camp activities during each week of camp.
• Be familiar with and act upon the general policies of the camp.
• Be responsible for the total care and well-being (safety, mental, social, and emotional health of each camper assigned to you.
• Minister to the spiritual development of campers.

Before Camp:

• Attend staff training May 29-June 9, 2013
• Study curriculum (plans, lessons, activities) and develop unique ways to use it to connect with campers.
• Arrive at camp refreshed and ready to begin each week of camp early! 3 PM is the last minute arrival time for all staff, 2 PM is even better! You should be dressed and ready for kids and your responsibilities when you arrive for the 3 PM staff meeting.

During Camp:

• Carry out assigned duties.
• Participate in all meetings.
• Welcome campers as they arrive and help them settle in.
• Keep your campers with eyesight or earshot at all times.
• Supervise all cabin/family activities.
• Spend individual time with each camper, but ALWAYS within eyesight of other staff!
• Delegate and supervise cabin cleaning.
• Enforce your cabins "Code of Conduct".
• Arrive on time to all activities.
• Report all illnesses or accidents promptly no matter how small they may seem.
• NEVER dispense medications! All medication will be dispensed by the Camp Nurse.
• Assist your cabin group during special activities including crafts, waterfront, nature hikes, recreation, meal times, etc.
• Do not allow campers access to the lake without a Certified Lifeguard on duty.
• Help campers to gain respect for the camp property and creation.
• Provide direct supervision of any CIT assigned to your group.
• FULLY participate in the final meal on Friday night. Your week is not over until the meal has concluded and ALL campers have gone home.
• Make sure that your cabin or lodge is fully cleaned (including bathrooms and trash removal) and ready for the next group of campers.
• Take all lost and found items to the office for sorting.
• Sign your camper’s birthday cards and take them to the office for filing.