Summer Staff Conference Center Day Camp Counselor

Position Objective:

Day Camp Counselors are responsible to model a genuine Christian lifestyle to primary youth, providing campers safety and well-being while befriending campers to nurture spiritual growth through program activities and curriculum in a manner consistent with Mount Hermon’s mission, vision, and values.

General Qualifications:

The Day Camp Counselor is a Ministerial position. Ministerial staff render their work, stewardship, relationships and behavior as evidence of being followers of Jesus Christ while embracing and affirming Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s (“MHA”) Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code and standards of conduct. They are responsible for defining, cultivating and leading MHA’s Christian community, conference programs and retreats. All staff are expected to join gatherings, which includes prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Help kids encounter God and others by partnering with the Day Camp team in all aspects of discipleship; implementing Day Camp curriculum within small and large groups.
• Responsible for the welfare of campers through guidance and supervision of Day Campers
• Create a warm and welcoming environment for all campers
• Carry out a variety of camp activities and curriculum, as instructed by the Leadership Team.
• Lead and assist in crafts, music, drama, group games, etc.
• Share in the responsibilities of keeping camp areas including workspaces and supplies clean and orderly.
• Participate in bonus jobs with other departments on the mountain which will be assigned at a later date.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None