What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Counselor position at Christ Central Camp?
Description:
Primarily responsible for campers assigned to cabin.- Help campers adjust to camp life and develop friendships. Encourage inclusion and participation in activities among cabin group.
- Develop "Big Brother/Big Sister" relationship with campers.
- Organize (with camper involvement) cabin life, i.e. housekeeping and other cabin activities.
- Communicate and reinforce camp safety and health rules to cabin group. Be alert for any signs of fatigue or illness and report these to the camp nurse in a timely manner.
- Exhibit high standards of behavior. Be an example to campers and other staff.
- Work with enthusiasm and creativity. Have a positive attitude toward all camp activities.
- Participate with cabin group in all-camp activities.
- Make sure cabin group is supervised at all times.
- Lead cabin devotions, lead/assist with program activities as necessary.
- Assist in keeping camp clean and orderly. No destructive behavior.
- Actively participate in camp staff meetings.
- Help CIT become a better leader. Allow them areas of responsibility.
Must hold basic Catholic Christian values and live a lifestyle reflecting those values.- Must recognize position as role model and refrain from actions/habits which diminish that role (i.e. drinking, smoking, illegal drug use, foul language, etc.).
- Must understand and like young people and enjoy the outdoors.
- Previous summer camp experience a plus.
- By the start of camp, must be a High School graduate and (at least) age 18 .
- Must successfully complete Diocesan Camp Staff Training.
