Position title: Senior (Head) counselor

Responsible to:

Program Associate for Camps and the Committee on Camping for the Presbytery of South Dakota.

Length of position:

8 weeks, beginning early June and ending early August. Camp will begin with a week of staff training and finish with camp clean-up and camp banquet/appreciation dinner.

Qualifications:

A Resident Counselor should be a believer in Jesus Christ who...

Has a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ and whose life reflects that commitment.

Attends worship regularly, is involved in a congregation's ministry, and studies the Bible.

Possesses strong character and demonstrates the ability to make good decisions.

Exhibits high ethical and moral standards (i.e. must agree to abstain from activities that would not reflect a lifestyle mirroring that of a follower of Christ.).

Relates well to peers, is enthusiastic, is willing to lead, and has the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.

Has demonstrated an interest in cultivating a relationship with campers of all ages.

Has completed two or more years of college.

Ability to pass a criminal background check

Responsibilities:

Be responsible for the conduct, activities, health, and general needs of campers in their living quarters

Serve as a small group leader (with the support of other counselors) being responsible for the daily study, worship, fellowship and recreation, service, or mission of a group of 10-15 campers

Understand and live the goals and aims of a Biblically grounded faith and the camping program.

Abide by the policies and procedures set forth by the Program Associate and the Committee on Camping for the Presbytery of South Dakota.

Set an example as a Christian leader by refraining from activities that would not reflect a follower of Christ.

Encourage campers to have good personal habits by setting an example in the following areas: getting to bed on time, waking promptly, being at meals on time, personal cleanliness, good table manners, etc;

Meet daily with the Volunteer Dean and fellow summer camp staff for prayer, worship, study, and/or discussion of various camp related topics

Meet weekly with the Program Associate and Head Counselor for planning and evaluation

Head counselor responsibilities:

Fill in for Program Associate when Program Associate is off site.

Assist Program Associate in supervising, coaching and evaluating counselors during the summer.

Meet regularly with the Program Associate to discuss staff issues.

Work with Program Associate to identify ways to motivate staff and follow through with implementing tasks.

Benefits/Compensation:

Paid bi-monthly, with the rate being $2000 for an eight week summer camp experience ($250/week). At least two hours off each day. You will have time off between sessions.

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