Camp Counselor - Summer Staff 2023
Company: Warm Beach-Black Diamond Camp
Location: Auburn
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Type
Contract
Description
SUMMARY
The Summer Counselors at Black Diamond Camps are responsible to
minister to the spiritual, emotional, relational, and physical
needs of the campers in both of the Black Diamonds Summer Programs;
Day Camp and Group 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 summer needs. Throughout the summer you will
be asked to part of specific Summer Programs as needed. 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:
Day Camp: These counselors work with our youngest campers, starting
with campers entering Kindergarten-6th grade (ages 5-12). They
begin first thing in the morning at parent drop-off through mid
afternoon when parents pick up their campers. These counselors are
required to be high energy with a passion and desire for fun! The
day camp experience is a Monday-Friday camp, with other supporting
camp roles throughout the rest of your work week. Counselors will
work in pairs to take care of their cabin groups and work together
to make sure their campers are having an incredible summer camp
experience. Counselors are in charge of leading their campers in
activities, group development, Bible studies, and many other high
energy activities. On occasion counselors might be asked to sleep
in cabins with same gender campers for overnight camp add ons.
18. Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Activities/Adventure Elements:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
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 Black Diamond Camp, we exist to inspire Christ-like change
through outdoor adventure, authentic relationships and biblical
truth.
CLASSIFICATION
This is a seasonal, contract position.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to
three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent
combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Current CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to obtain Lifeguard
Certification or ability to obtain
Food Handler's Card
Valid Driver's License (for those age 21 or older) to be authorized
to drive camp vehicles.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short
correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small
group and large group situations.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of
measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and
interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out
instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to
deal with problems involving several concrete variables in
standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is
regularly required to: stand, walk and/or sit for extended periods
of time; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms;
climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must
frequently assist in the lifting and/or moving up to 75 pounds.
Specific vision requirements of the position includes close vision,
distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception
and ability to adjust focus. The employee must regularly talk or
hear. The physical demands described here are representative of the
minimum physical requirements that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified
individuals.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable qualified individuals. While performing the duties
of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to high,
precarious places and outside weather conditions. The noise level
in the work environment is usually moderate.
ON-CAMP HOUSING CONDITION
The employee in this position is required to live on the camp
premises in staff housing in order to provide round-the-clock
supervision of campers and volunteers and fulfill the program
requirements of this position.
Salary Description
$360-$410/wk
Keywords: Warm Beach-Black Diamond Camp, Auburn , Camp Counselor - Summer Staff 2023, Other , Auburn, Washington
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