| Camp Counselor Job Description |
| Qualifications: Minimum age is 21. Available to God; Willing Heart; Flexible; servant attitude; love for children (especially girls); superhuman inner strength (which can only come from prayer, and lots of it); can smile even when you don’t feel like it; knows something about being a mom, friend, teacher, nurse, custodian, and counselor; love for mission work; desire to see girls saved and discipled. Salary: Eternal Rewards and Lots of Hugs Daily Responsibilities: 1. Oversee the girls’ daily routine - make sure they get up in the morning and go to bed on time. Help them practice personal hygiene and keep the dorm room neat and picked up. Some girls have more training than others and you should expect to have to help a few grow in this area. 2. Help the girls follow their camp schedule and participate fully. Unless the camper is sick (in which case, she should be in the nurse’s office), all activities must be attended. Sitting in the dorm on the bunk is not an option, for girls or counselors. Those who participate fully get the most from their camp experience. This may the time when a girl hears the gospel and it finally “clicks”. 3. As a counselor, you are expected to participate with the girls. Your help is greatly appreciated, especially in controlling the noise level and attentions in certain rotations like missionary and mission study. At least one counselor must be with each grade level during swimming and fishing. Be aware of your campers at all times. 4. Help the girls make the most of quiet time and BOB time. Quiet time will be camp-wide this year. Talk to them about the importance of daily Bible study, prayer, and just being quiet before God. BOB time after lunch is a camp-wide rest time. This will greatly help with attitudes later in the day. A nap is encouraged, especially for the younger girls. Other Suggestions: 1. Attend all activities with the girls, especially missionary and worship times. This will make camp special for you. We have been praying that God will move among the counselors as well as the girls. 2. Carefully supervise snacks and mealtimes. The girls will feel better if they eat a balanced meal and don’t load up on too much junk food. Encourage them to drink lots of water! 3. Keep aware of what is going on with your girls. Disagreements and problems left unresolved can ruin a camp experience. Walk with them between activities, eat meals with them, be available to talk, and spend free time with them. You never know what God will reveal to you and to them during these times. 4. Be prepared for rainy or stormy weather. Bring games, art materials, or books for something to do if we’re confined to the dorm. (Pray for sunny days!!) 5. Be flexible and positive! Girls will pick up on your attitude and mirror those same thoughts. Most girls desperately seek approval from the adults they are close to. If you don’t like an activity, the girls won’t like it either; but if you are excited about a new adventure and opportunity, the girls will approach it with more anticipation. 6. Please let me know your suggestions and observations. I rely on you to let me know what’s working and what’s not. I can’t always immediately solve the problem, but I will do my best to make camp a pleasant and fun experience for everyone. |
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