Traditional Camp Counselor
Position Description

Start Date: June 8th 2008
End Date: July 26th 2008

Off Week: June 29th - July 5th 2008

Responsibilities

  • Be responsible for 5-10 campers each week
  • Provide guidance and supervision for all campers
  • Manage camper conflicts and discipline campers when necessary
  • Teach a skills class to campers based on your abilities and interests
  • Assist with the drama or worship team
  • Lead activities for campers which include archery, fishing, boating, mountain biking, arts and crafts, large group games, etc.
  • Assist Activities/Ropes Staff with leading high ropes, zip line, and climbing wall
  • Provide leadership and participate in all activities with campers
  • Lead a daily Bible study with your campers
  • Spend one-on-one time with each of your campers to help evaluate their spiritual needs and find ways to help them on their journey
  • Help clean lodges and buildings along with other staff at the end of each camp week
  • Be friendly, patient, polite and courteous with campers, staff and guests
  • Maintain daily prayer and quiet times for personal spiritual growth
  • Attend all staff meetings, Bible studies and prayer times
  • Act responsible and mature at all times

Accountability

  • Be accountable to the Traditional Camp Program Director and Executive Director

Qualifications

  • Be a person who has personally accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior and shows evidence of Christian growth and maturity
  • Desire to share your faith with others and seek opportunities to do so
  • Willing to work hard and serve God through serving people
  • Be able to show Jesus Christ through your attitude, actions, and reactions
  • Have the ability to work well with others and be a positive role model
  • Have the desire to teach children about Christ in an outdoor setting
  • Be at least 18 years of age; 19 years of age and one year of college preferred, but not required
  • First Aid and CPR required; training provided





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Contact Robin, at Robin@CovenantHeights.org
for more information about summer employment!