Summer Program Counselor

Summer Program Counselors are the face and heart of camp! You are the ones who get to bond with the campers, prepare them for growth, and get them excited for activities every day! Every great camp experience has a memorable Counselor at its heart; you will be thanked with bottomless laughs, hear amazing stories and experience learning moments, all while having fun! Counselors are role models, and are responsible for creating a safe, interactive environment for the campers in their care. Counselors help campers stick to the camp schedule and oversee transition activities and daily games. Counselors attend and supervise weekly field trips, hype up rallies and assemblies, infuse fun activities with biblical teachings, and assist Camp Commissioners in teaching daily classes and devotionals. They keep campers safe to make sure everyone has an enjoyable time at camp.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Collaborate with other counselors.
• Engage in mandatory trainings during prep week.
• Remain open to feedback, committing to a successful summer.
• Keep campers safe and engaged on pre-planned field trips.
• Maintain constant head count of your assigned campers.
• Mediate camper conflict-resolution; help campers learn how to listen to others, become more aware of their needs & learn how to communicate their thoughts and feelings in a respectful way.
• Organize & lead various small and large group activities.
• Plan for & facilitate 45-minute camp games (1x per day, 4x per week).
• Ensures cleanliness of all surroundings.
• Be aware of specific camper’s dietary restrictions/allergies, ensure that proper meals/snacks are distributed.
• Other duties as assigned i.e., using your imagination, water wars and loving on campers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Team Player.
• Constant learner.
• High energy and stamina.
• Responsible and on-time/punctual.
• Reliable transportation.
• Practice the 7 Cs of Leadership: be clear, concise, concrete, correct, coherent, complete, and courteous.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position’s duties are normally performed in a standard work environment based on the activity scheduled. Some physical effort is required; therefore, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. He or she may be required to walk or sit for extended periods and may be exposed to outside weather conditions, including but not limited to heat, cold, humidity, rain, and direct sunlight. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment, such as a computer keyboard, mouse, calculator, and other similar machines.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working conditions are dynamic. This requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule that may require occasional weekend and/or evening hours. The employee will be using his or her personal vehicle; therefore, he or she must hold a valid driver’s license in the state where he or she is based and have appropriate auto insurance as required by law. The employee needs to be able to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize work assignments, and do well under pressure. He or she must also demonstrate professionalism and integrity, take initiative, and exercise confidentiality. Finally, the employee must understand and apply all school policies and procedures, follow instructions, be detailed oriented, and have good follow-through on all projects.

NOTES:

This job description has been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. The description in no way states or implies that the duties and responsibilities stated above are the only duties to be performed by the individual(s) within this position. All requirements, skills, and abilities included here have been determined to be the minimal standards required to perform this position. The individual(s) may be called upon and required to follow other instructions or perform other duties instructed by his/her supervisor that is consistent with the purpose of this position, department, and/or school objectives. Destiny Christian Academy expressly reserves the right to change this job description and the duties assigned to the individual periodically as deemed appropriate in Destiny Christian Academy’s sole discretion.

This job description is not intended as and does not create an employment contract or otherwise guarantee employment. Employment is at will and can be terminated at any time with or without cause and with or without notice by either party.