Job Description and Responsibilities
The following list covers the basics of what is expected from our Summer Staff:
Minimum Qualifications:
You LOVE JESUS & KIDS! (rule #1).
You possess excellent character, integrity and adaptability.
You have enthusiasm, a sense of humor, patience and self-control.
You have a good attitude despite when things are difficult.
You are able to work outside with kids in summer heat for several hours at a time.
You can relate to your peer group.
You can accept supervision and guidance.
You can assist in teaching an activity.
You are at least 16 years of age.
General Responsibilities:
Provide a quality, safe environment for campers by providing continuous oversight from the time they arrive to the time they are picked up.
Ensure proper health and hygiene among campers is being maintained.
Understand, follow, and enforce all camp policies and standards of Hidden Falls Ranch.
Be a role model for the campers and other staff members.
Pray regularly for your campers and the staff.
Actively look for ways to encourage the campers and staff.
Assist activity leaders.
Participate with your campers in all scheduled activities.
Lead cabin time.
Sit with campers during mealtimes.
Take care of all camp facilities and equipment.
Represent the camp and its purpose in a positive manner when you are in public.
Be aware of your own health and well being.
All staff are required to attend staff training prior to the beginning of camp.
All wrangler and wall staff are required to attend training prior to the beginning of camp.
Attend all required meetings.
Any other duties, as assigned.
Counselors are responsible to Activity Heads (if applicable), Boys/Girls Camp Directors and other senior staff members. Responsibilities include: maintaining the physical and spiritual health and well-being of a group of campers each day; leading cabin time; keeping campers on schedule for daily activities; facilitating games and activities; and most importantly, being a positive Christian role model for all campers. Counselors must have a mature and active faith in Christ. Counselors must be extremely flexible and responsible people.