Summer Staff Redwood Camp Counselor (female)

Mount Hermon; California (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate RWC Counselors for their summer camp program. This role involves modeling a genuine Christian lifestyle while ensuring the safety and well-being of campers. Counselors will engage in various activities, including leading Bible studies and facilitating crafts and games. The ideal candidate will possess a love for children, strong leadership skills, and the ability to foster a nurturing environment. Join this dynamic team and make a meaningful impact on the spiritual growth of young campers in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Qualifications

• Must be CPR/First Aid certified by the time camp starts.
• Previous experience with primary and junior youth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Model a genuine Christian lifestyle to campers.
• Lead and assist in various camp activities including Bible studies.
• Ensure campers' physical and spiritual welfare.

Skills

Leadership

Empathy

Problem Solving

Communication

Patience

Education

High school graduate

1 year of college experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Mount Hermon, CA

Position Type: Summer Staff

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: Santa Cruz Mountains

Job Shift: Redwood Camp

Description

Position Objective:

RWC Counselors are responsible to model a genuine Christian lifestyle to primary and junior youth, providing campers safety and well-being while befriending campers to nurture spiritual growth through program activities and curriculum in a manner consistent with MHA’s mission, vision and values.

General Qualifications:

The Redwood Camp (“RWC”) 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”) mission, vision and beliefs. They are responsible for defining, cultivating and leading MHA’s Christian community, conference programs, and retreats.

Key Job Accountabilities:

1. Provide discipline and guidance to campers for their physical and spiritual welfare.
2. Collaborate with RWC Team in the implementation of a variety of camp activities and curriculum including but not limited to leading small group Bible studies.
3. Lead and assist in crafts, music, drama, group games, etc.
4. Share in the responsibilities of keeping camp areas including workspaces and supplies clean and orderly.
5. Perform any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Qualifications

Education/Certifications/Licenses:

1. High school graduate; 1 year of college experience preferred.
2. Must be CPR/First Aid certified (by the time camp starts).

Work Experience:

1. Previous experience working with primary and junior youth preferred.
2. Prior experience in leadership roles in camp settings preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Love for children of all ages is essential.
2. Emotionally mature and willing to accept responsibility.
3. Ability to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.
4. Motivated and able to lead with empathy and discipline.
5. Must be prepared to problem solve on the job.

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, hiking, shouting, seeing, hearing, ability to lift/carry anywhere from 15-60 lbs., and engage in general physical play with children and youth.

Additional Requirements:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age due to the requirement for onsite community living.
2. Adherence to the basic principles as expressed in MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values and Commitment statements.
3. Adherence to company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.
4. Satisfactory completion of background investigation as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.