Summer EDUcamp Counselor (Student)

BJU, Inc.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Bob Jones University invites applications for EDUcamp Summer Camp Counselor positions to support directors and faculty in delivering a safe, Christ-centered experience for campers on the BJU campus. You will live in residence halls with campers and assist in various EDUcamp programs such as Premed, Theatre, Sports Leadership, and Global Fluency.

Responsibilities include representing BJU, guiding campers between activities, leading evening devotions, and modeling a Christ-honoring lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Enrolled student at Bob Jones University with at least one year completed.
• Consistent, Christ-honoring testimony.
• Teachable spirit.
• Ability to counsel young people.
• Working knowledge of BJU academic programs & opportunities.
• Valid driver's license (preferred).
• CPR/First Aid certified (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Ambassador for BJU: ensure campers have an excellent campus experience.
• Assist with EDUcamps: support faculty during the week.
• Guide campers: live in residence halls and ensure on-time activities.
• Spiritual leadership: lead evening devotions and prayer groups.
• Other duties as assigned: be flexible and service-oriented.

Skills

Christ-centered testimony

Teachable spirit

Counseling ability

Knowledge of BJU programs

Driver's license (preferred)

CPR/First Aid certified (preferred)

Job description

South Carolina
Greenville, SC 296140001, USA

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The summer camp counselor position is designed to assist the directors and other faculty of the various EDUcamps by caring for each camper. Counselors are responsible to ensure the campers have an excellent, safe, and Christ-honoring EDUcamp experience. Counselors will report directly to the men's & women's lead counselors and to the EDUcamp Director. This application is for either EDUcamp Jr. in June (2 nd -8 th grades), EDUcamp in July (9 th -12 th grades), or both.
***Hiring for summer 2027***

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ambassador for BJU-A primary function of the EDUcamp counselor is to ensure that campers have an excellent experience on the BJU campus and, because of that experience, consider BJU as a strong option for their college education.
• Assist with EDUcamps-Each counselor will be assigned to one specific EDUcamp during the course of a week (examples include Premed Camp, Theatre Camp, Sports Leadership Camp, and Global Fluency Camp). In this capacity, the counselor will assist the faculty of the particular camp with any needs that arise during the week and will show interest in what the campers are learning.
• Guide campers-counselors will live in the residence halls with campers and will ensure that they have a safe and Christ-honoring experience on campus. Counselors will ensure that campers arrive at required activities on time and know how to navigate the BJU campus.
• Spiritual leadership-counselors will be responsible for evening devotions in the residence halls. This will include presenting devotional challenges, leading discussions from Scripture, and guiding prayer groups. Counselors may also be expected to share their salvation testimony during the evening service. Additionally, counselors will make themselves available to assist campers with spiritual needs as they are presented.
• Other duties as assigned-being a summer camp counselor means that you are flexible and have a servant's heart. Counselors may be called on to perform other duties that benefit the BJU camp experience but are outside of the specific duties listed above.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be enrolled as a student at Bob Jones University and have completed at least one year at BJU.
• Consistent, Christ-honoring testimony
• Teachable spirit
• Ability to counsel young people
• Working knowledge of BJU academic programs & opportunities
• Valid driver's license (preferred, not required)
• CPR/First Aid certified (preferred, not required)

Bob Jones University students only

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Valid US Driver's License

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