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Counselor Position Description

"The earth is the Lord's and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it." (Ps 24:1) "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it." (Jn. 1:1-5)

Purpose: Counselors shall provide a learning opportunity for campers to experience God's Word in the midst of God's world. Counselors must believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and serve as a model of the Christian life as they share and provide leadership for family groups.

Accountability: To the Director of Camps and Conferences through Summer Program Director and Assistant Summer Program Director.

Responsibilities:

  1. To recognize that each camper is a unique child of God.
  2. To understand, accept and interpret the philosophy of the camp.
  3. To participate actively in staff conferences and meetings.
  4. To develop skills and attitudes so as to do the best job possible.
  5. To maintain all equipment in safe operating condition.
  6. To gather needed supplies and equipment to maintain an effective program.
  7. To discuss, post and enforce safety regulations (this is especially important on the waterfront).
  8. To organize and participate in camp living in the hogan unit, including housekeeping, age appropriate activities and program.
  9. To assist campers in activity decision-making and the development of Christian community.
  10. To be responsible for health and safety conditions in the hogan area and in all other activities.
  11. To serve the hogan unit as a Christian example and educator.
  12. To Assist with camp program activities and other camp-wide activities.
  13. To see that proper dining hall procedures and conduct are maintained.
  14. To work cooperatively with co-counselors and support staff
  15. To perform other duties as may be assigned by the Summer Program Director or Assistant Program Director.

Qualifications:

  1. Good moral character and integrity
  2. Good health and vitality
  3. Enthusiasm and positive attitude
  4. Emotional maturity
  5. Enjoyment of outdoor living
  6. A respect and appreciation of children, ability to understand the needs of campers, and the good judgment to place the needs of the campers and the camp ahead of personal desires
  7. Interest in contributing to the achievement of the goals and objectives of the camp
  8. Ability to work as a member of a group
  9. Have a strong Christian commitment and an ability to communicate it

Relationships: Directly supervised by the Summer Program Director and Assistant Program Director. Relates to the summer program specific staff as a colleague.

Time Required: Contract.

Evaluation: Weekly group evaluations with Program Director and Assistant Program Directors. There will be a midsummer written review and end-of-Summer review with the Director of C & C and the Summer Program Director.