What are the responsibilities and job description for the Horse Camp Head Counselor - Summer Seasonal position at Palomar Christian Conference Center?
Description
Responsible to ensure safety and promote the spiritual growth of the campers through activities and personal example for the Horse Camp of Palomar Christian Conference Center.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Teaches daily devotionals at assigned campfires.
- Assist campers with their personal devotionals and materials.
- Responsible for organizing and facilitating all Horse Camp events, including but not limited to; campfire gatherings, all camp recreation, activity set-up, and devotions.
- Responsible for the care, safety, and wellbeing of counselors and campers: supervising 24 hours a day while on duty.
- Looks for and makes use of teachable moments.
- Keep campers on schedule and arriving on time for all activities.
- Assists in the mentoring of the counselors and wranglers in training.
- Keep regular, timely attendance while maintaining a clean, safe, and unobstructed workplace.
- Assist with wildland fire emergencies.
* These duties are not exhaustive; with consideration of the job requirements and employee’s skills, this job description may be amended at the discretion of the immediate supervisor.
Requirements
- Demonstrates a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ, exercising personal faith through consistent daily living in accordance to God’s Word.
- Understands the mission of Palomar Christian Conference Center and is in agreement with its Statement of Faith, and submits all other goals and desires to that main goal.
- Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Possesses interpersonal skills such as are required to maintain positive relations with both staff and guests.
- Possesses excellent customer service skills and presents a professional appearance and demeanor.
- Possesses strong attention to detail and organization while managing multiple priorities.
- Ensures that he could lead/introduce campers to Jesus Christ as Savior.
- Must be able to hike with a backpack into the remote areas of the surrounding wilderness.
- First Aid and CPR certified (will provide training).
- Has experience working with elementary through high school-aged girls.
- Must enjoy teaching.
- Must have extensive knowledge or the subject matter that has been assigned to teach.
- Able to make learning fun and interactive.
- Able to lead and direct youth.
Typical Work Schedule
- As a FLSA Exempt position, the Head Counselor may be expected to work more than 8 hours a day, depending on the needs and schedules of the campers.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. All personnel may be required by their immediate supervisor to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities.
Salary : $17
