General Position Description 2009

Minimum Qualifications:

Desire and ability to serve God by leading and mentoring children in outdoor Christian education programming. Ability to relate to children, peer group and employer; ability to accept supervision and guidance. Good character, integrity, adaptability, enthusiasm, sense of humor, work -ethic, patience and self-control.

16yrs+ or 18yrs+ and age appropriate to counseling assignment (at least 2 years older than oldest camper):

Responsible To:

Summer Program Coordinators, Assistant Director and Camp Director.

Camp Statement of Purpose and Mission :

Camp Good News is the outdoor ministry of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel. This ministry is realized through our Christian camping programs, our services, and availability of our facilities to all people of all denominations and backgrounds. In small groups of 10-15 campers and 2-4 counselors, campers experience living in Christian community as the Body of Christ (1Corinthians 12). Well-trained counselors and program staff lead hundreds of active, fun, educational activities.

Campers come to understand themselves, each other and all creation as precious to God and worthy of active care.

Responsibilities:

1. To carry out the camp program.

Participate in staff training.

Guide cabins and individual campers in participating safely and successfully in camp activities.

Facilitate group building by creative, interactive use of program opportunities and natural resources.

Incorporate faith sharing, Bible study, prayer and worship into the cabin’s activities and experiences.

Supervise all aspects of the camper’s day.

Ensure campers’ proper treatment of natural surroundings, program equipment and camp property.

2. To be in relational ministry to the campers.

Ensure camper’s physical, spiritual and emotional safety.

Create an enjoyable, safe and open atmosphere in the cabin, using preventative discipline and clear communication.

Learn the likes and dislikes of each camper.

Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving in the cabin.

Initiate, monitor and participate in cabin activities in ways that allow camper and cabin success.

Utilize camp program strategies for preventing or minimizing behavior problems and homesickness.

Consult the Summer Program Coordinators, Assistant Director or Camp Director when problems warrant.

3. To fulfill other staff duties and roles.

Other duties may be assigned as needed by the Assistant Director or Camp Director.

Be a positive example of punctuality, appropriate cleanliness, work ethic, manners and sportsmanship to campers, staff, parents and public.

Follow staff policies and camp policies, including no on-site use of tobacco, alcoholic beverages and drugs.

Encourage respect for personal property, camp property, equipment and facilities.

Manage personal time -off in ways that do not detract from ability to fulfill duties.

Maintain good public relations with campers’ parents and the public.

Staff Provisions:

Overnight accommodations as assigned, meals and access to limited laundry facilities during contract.

Residential Summer Camp Counselor Salary:

Senior Counselor: $150.00/week per week, $100.00 for Lifeguard Certification and $100.00 for tenure.

Additional pay opportunities are available. Contract is negotiable. Mandatory 1-week training (June 5th-June 13) is provided free for staff, and salary begins June 14th.

Dates of Contract :

Training is Saturday, June 5 th through Saturday, June 13.
Work weeks are Sunday, June 14 through August 1, 2010.