Summer Camp Leadership - Program Team Member

Program Team Members work together as a team with the Program Director in developing and supervising camp programs. Program Team Members also are Head Cabin Leaders for specific villages and supervise, support, and mentor cabin leaders within their village. The Program Team are the leaders we entrust to plan and execute the mission of our summer camp program. 

Room & Board: Summer housing and meals will be provided

Responsibilities: 

• Attend and actively participate in Staff Orientation.
• Attend and actively participate in all Staff meetings.
• Act as Head Counselor by overseeing, assisting, and mentoring Cabin Leaders.
• Oversee and maintain safety and health standards within the program.
• Complete a brief at the end of the summer. It is suggested to do this weekly.
• Support and enforce camp policies and practices.
• Show flexibility in programming that accommodates different camp populations.
• To work with the Program Director in planning and developing camp programs
• Work closely with the Program Director in developing special projects, campfires, and evening programs.
• Assist program area specialists in their areas as needed.
• Attend and actively participate in all program related activities and Sunday Worship Services.
• Promote observance of spiritual emphasis within the program and moral code affecting both campers and Staff.
• Help plan and execute daily chapel programs as assigned.
• Assist the Camp Director in matters of discipline of campers and staff, following disciplinary guidelines.
 

Qualifications: 

Must be at least 21 years old.
• Minimum 2 years camping experience preferred
• Ability to exercise confidentiality
• Ability to relate to one's peer group
• Ability to provide supervision and guidance to peers
• Ability to teach a number of activities
• Good character, integrity and adaptability

• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control

• Previous counseling experience essential
• Must possess potential leadership skills
• Interest in and ability to work with children
• Personal relationship and commitment to Jesus Christ