Summer Staff 2010 Position Description

FUNCTION;

To ably oversee the guidance, supervision, and leadership of campers during ongoing weeks of intentional, short-term, outdoor ministry experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Demonstrate high moral behavior
• Have the ability to live as a Christian in daily contact with others
• Demonstrate a love for children by willingly engaging in a sacrificial investment of time and energy on their behalf
• Demonstrate an ability to work creatively with campers and be open to the guidance and assistance of the camp managemant
• Work cohesively with others and possess leadership qualities
• Previous camping experience is helpful but not mandatory

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve primarily as a counselor with a cabin group or small group, but perform other duties as required during weeks when not assigned to counsel. Duties may include, but are not limited to: leading nature activities, leading arts and crafts activities, providing office assistance, cleaning, assisting with cookouts, campfire building, worship leadership, taking pictures, helping with registration and end-of-week activities, etc.
• Actively participate in up to two-weeks of summer staff training that includes classroom instruction, outdoor risk management and safety instruction, instruction on performing duties of a summer counselor or support staff, instruction about use of bikes, canoes and pool, overview of songs, games and basic camp activities.
• Work every day except those specified days off per individual employment agreement.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a cabin group of four to eight campers. Serve as parent substitute. Provide leadership and guidance to a small group with a co-counselor.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of the weekly camp program under the guidance of the management staff.
• Ensure that Shepherd’s Spring policies are followed.
• Follow all safety and health regulations.
• Be familiar with risk management procedures as they relate to a counselor’s role.
• Help campers adjust and grow into camp life including their relationship with counselors, staff, and other campers.
• Give on-site direction to the groups’ planned activities as the schedule progresses during the week
• Work with individuals in their small groups so as to achieve the following minimum requirements:
1. At lease one experience of helping to create a worship experience
2. At least one experience of creating an item in an art class.
3. Participation in designated work projects (setting tables, daily cabin cleaning, etc.)
4. Participation in at least one nature related activity that explores the natural world around us.
5. Responsible participation in group living tasks, small group, and large group camp activities.
6. A peaceful resolution of problems and tensions resulting from group life.
• Direct cabin and small group activities in consultation with other cabins and small groups.
• Have a thorough acquaintance with the curriculum materials and Bible passages so as to use them each week and with various age groups.
• Act as hostess or host at a table in the dining room at every meal. This includes providing guidance about proper behavior at the dining table and helping with clean up after each meal.
• Notify the Administrator immediately in the event of physical or sexual abuse on site or in the event that you learn of any physical or sexual abuse that occurred prior to the camper coming to camp.
• Plan for the spiritual growth of your campers through worship, cabin devotions, and Christian living. Create opportunities for sharing your personal faith and encourage campers to do the same at their level of understanding.
• Take the initiative to create the opportunity to discuss questions and issues relating to Christian living in today’s world.
• Complete a written evaluation, participate in a closing weekly staff evaluation and a summer staff time of evaluation and closure at the end of each camp week.
• Provide staff support as instructor or group leader for activities when not acting as a cabin counselor.
• Provide staff support by running errands such as water jug filling, swimming supervision, or other support tasks identified by management staff

As overall weekly camp staffing needs are assessed, some duties may be reassigned and others may be assigned. (Flexibility is the key.)

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