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Camp Cherith of WNY Summer Camp Counselor in Hunt, New York
CAMP COUNSELOR
RESPONSIBLE TO: Division Director, Activity specialist in your activity area or Activity Director
AUTHORITY LIMITS:Must work within camp policies and procedures and submit all plans to the Division Director and Activity Director for approval
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: -18 years of age or CILT Graduate -Experience working with children -Spiritual and emotional maturity; willingness to put others about yourself -Physical stamina: the ability to daily walk the site, hike and carry light equipment as needed -Agreement with our standard of conduct and statement of faith -Willingness to serve and to perform tasks beyond those assigned
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES -Care for the physical and spiritual needs of the cabin group -Cooperate with other counselors and staff members -Help broaden campers' interests -Be a spiritual leader and mentor/encourage spiritual growth
RESPONSIBILITY BREAKDOWN Pre-Camp -Participate in pre-camp training of staff, especially in areas of Bible exploration, camper characteristics, policies and procedures, working with campers and preparing for your activity areas as assigned by Activity Director -Prepare Bible Exploration (daily Bible study for the cabin group) -Turn in all paperwork (including W-4, given at camp) and health form -Help plan weekly divisional programs on theme related activities as assigned -Participate in and promote group spirit to set the tone for the summer Weekly -Attend Sunday staff meeting -Supervise camper group at meals, rest hour, capers, bedtime, and most other times (Be sure to remind campers of the camp's policies and safety rules.) -Ensure safety and well being of your campers by watching the health of campers, reporting any irregularities to the nurse -Plan and conduct Bible Exploration daily with your cabin group in the out-of-doors (weather permitting) -Plan and lead evening devotions and cabin time each day -Conduct cookout and oversee clean up of fire site and returning trash and equipment to Dining Hall -Meet with Division Director at regularly scheduled meetings and informally for feedback and coaching -Help the group acquire cohesion and unity -Make required reports promptly and accurately -Teach (which includes training/preparation) or assist in 2 activities each day -Spend quality time with each camper -Help plan, conduct (as assigned by DD) and participate in divisional evening programs -Communicate ONLY with your division director (or director, if needed) any needs or problems in the division, so they can be resolved quickly and in the best way possible -Attend all staff meetings and all meals -Complete and submit weekly evaluations and forms on time -Meet with DD on Saturday before leaving for day off -Follow up with your campers if desired following camper communication policies End of Summer: Help with inventories and closing of camp
This position is a full-time, 6 week commitment, from June 23 - August 3rd. Must live at camp from Sunday noon - Friday evening. Housing and meals provided. Pay rate is $300/week. *Must be 18 years of age or older
Apply online at:https://campcherithwny.org/apply-today