Summer Staff Conference Center High School Counselor

Mount Hermon Association, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Mount Hermon Association, Inc. is seeking a Family Camp High School Counselor to model a Christ-centered lifestyle while caring for campers' safety and spiritual growth.

You will befriend high school students and guide them through daily programming in a faith-based environment. Responsibilities include leading a daily small group, mentoring students, and collaborating with other departments on the mountain.

Qualifications

• Must be CPR/First Aid certified before camp.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Background check clearance required.
• Experience with high school students preferred.
• College experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm and welcoming environment for all campers.
• Mentor male and female students, helping growth in faith.
• Lead a daily small group reinforcing program objectives.
• Work with campers on service and leadership activities.
• Participate in bonus projects with other departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Youth counseling

Active listening

Outdoor activities

Gospel teaching

Education

High school diploma

College experience

Job description

Position Objective :

Family Camp High School Counselors are responsible to model a genuine Christian lifestyle to high school campers, provide campers safety and well-being while befriending campers to nurture spiritual growth, in order to lead them one step closer to Jesus, in a manner consistent with Mount Hermons mission, vision, and values.

General Qualifications

The Family Camp High School Counselor is a Ministerial position. Ministerial staff render their work, stewardship, relationships and behavior as evidence of being followers of Jesus Christ while embracing and affirming Mount Hermon Association, Inc.s (MHA) Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code and standards of conduct. They are responsible for defining, cultivating and leading MHAs Christian community, conference programs and retreats. All staff are expected to join gatherings, which includes prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Create a warm and welcoming environment for all campers.
• Mentor male and female students, helping students grow in their faith by inviting them into all aspects of the programming.
• Lead a daily small group of students reinforcing the daily objectives of the youth program.
• Work alongside campers aiding in service and work activities to provide leadership, accountability, and encouragement.
• Participate in bonus jobs with other departments on the mountain.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Education/Certifications/Licenses

• High school graduate.
• College experience, preferred 2 years.
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified (before arriving at camp).

Work Experience

• Prior or current experience working with high school students.
• Prior camp counseling experience preferred.
• Prefer prior experience in leadership roles.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Preferred previous experience working with high school students.
• Love for youth of all ages is essential; capable of providing strong Christian role model.
• Ability to articulate the Gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
• Mature understanding and respect for authority and peers, as well as camp guidelines and principles.
• Ability to engage in active listening.
• Ability to engage in a variety of outdoor activities.
• A heart to serve whenever needed.
• Must be able to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.

Physical Demands

The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Requires sitting, standing, squatting, stooping, twisting, and hiking.

Additional Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age due to the requirement for onsite community living.
• Adherence to the basic principles as expressed in Mount Hermons mission, vision, values, and commitment statements.
• Adherence to company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.
• Possible opportunities to work with campers with special needs through our One on One program in assisting them physically, cognitively, and emotionally as they engage the camp experience in a way best suited to their individual needs.
• Satisfactory completion of background investigation as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States .

Qualifications

Education/Certifications/Licenses

• High school graduate.
• College experience, preferred 2 years.
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified (before arriving at camp).

Work Experience

• Prior or current experience working with high school students.
• Prior camp counseling experience preferred.
• Prefer prior experience in leadership roles.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Preferred previous experience working with high school students.
• Love for youth of all ages is essential; capable of providing strong Christian role model.
• Ability to articulate the Gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
• Mature understanding and respect for authority and peers, as well as camp guidelines and principles.
• Ability to engage in active listening.
• Ability to engage in a variety of outdoor activities.
• A heart to serve whenever needed.
• Must be able to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.

Physical Demands

The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Requires sitting, standing, squatting, stooping, twisting, and hiking.

Additional Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age due to the requirement for onsite community living.
• Adherence to the basic principles as expressed in Mount Hermon’s mission, vision, values, and commitment statements.
• Adherence to company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.
• Possible opportunities to work with campers with special needs through our One on One program in assisting them physically, cognitively, and emotionally as they engage the camp experience in a way best suited to their individual needs.
• Satisfactory completion of background investigation as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States .