Day Camp Counselor

SUMMARY

The Summer Counselors at Warm Beach Camp and Conference center are responsible to minister to the spiritual, emotional, relational, and physical needs of the campers attending Warm Beach Summer Day Camp. The person in this position shall, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior towards colleagues, guests, supervisors, volunteers and guests. Regular attendance is essential for this position. All team members are expected to maintain an environment of professionalism, safety and fun. As a Counselor, you will be trained in all program needs. You will also assist in daily behind-the-scenes programming and work to keep camp running smoothly including cleaning, dishwashing and necessary work projects as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes the following; other duties may be assigned:

1. Have ability to communicate and work with campers ages 5-12 and volunteers of high school age, during their various camp activities and provide necessary instruction to campers.
2. Respond to emergencies in accordance to training and camp policies.
3. Possess abilities to observe camper and volunteer behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce applicable safety regulations and emergency procedures and apply effective behavior-management techniques.
4. Help build excitement for the opening day of camp each week and conduct oneself in such a way as to encourage the transfer of trust onto oneself by the parents and campers.
5. Work as a team member with the other WB staff and volunteers toward the overall goals of the camp.
6. Be a positive roles model to the campers in his/her spiritual walk, self-respect, love and consideration of others, enthusiasm and work ethic.
7. Guide and encourage campers’ participation in all camp activities and functions through attitude, speech and action.
8. Actively supervise all assigned aspects of the campers' day, including daily activities, mealtimes, clean-up, swimming and recreational time.
9. Teach or lead all activities as assigned.
10. Strive to meet the spiritual, emotional, relational and physical needs of the campers and volunteers.
11. Recognize and respond to opportunities for presenting the "Good News" of Jesus Christ.
12. See that assigned campers wear clean clothing and are appropriately dressed for the weather and activities of the day.
13. Be aware of the health and well-being of assigned campers and report any problems to the Day Camp Manager.
14. Be prepared to assist campers during recreational activities (training and support given).

MINISTRY STATEMENT

Warm Beach Camp Ministries exists to share the hope and love of Christ through camping ministries and experiences in the Pacific Northwest.

At Warm Beach Christian Camps and Conference Center, we exist to provide Christ-centered environments, experiences and resources to draw people to God through camping ministries, conferences and events.

CLASSIFICATION

This is a seasonal, contract position.