Day Camp Counselor

Rising Light Ridge is a ministry of the Tim Tebow Foundation and will be a fully accessible recreational, learning, and ministry campus. Rising Light Ridge will provide a community of belonging where participants of all backgrounds and abilities and their families can experience Faith, Hope and Love and grow in Christ. Our programming is designed to foster peer-to-peer relationships that inform, serve, and challenge one another.

We are seeking reliable, responsible, and energetic Day Camp Counselors to provide a fun, safe, and fulfilling experience for each camper. Each camp counselor will be assigned a small group of campers to lead throughout the week’s program. This role will be responsible for assisting campers as needed to engage and participate in campus activities and lead by example by participating in all games, activities, and songs. This applicant must be available for the entire camp season, be 18 years old, and at least 1-year removed from high school.

Position Type:  Seasonal

Weekly camp Schedule: Monday – Friday

Employment at Rising Light Ridge will give you the unique opportunity to grow both professionally and spiritually while using your gifts and abilities to make an impact in the lives of our campers and fellow staff.

·     Meals provided Monday-Friday

·     Training provided during orientation

·     Lifelong Friendships

·     Nurturing Environment

·     A Chance to Make a Difference in the Lives of Those We Serve

·     Assist campers to acclimate to the campsite and assist them as needed to engage and participate in campus activities.

·     Model Christ to participants and fellow staff in words and actions.

·     Leading by example by participating in all games, activities, and songs.

·     Be enthusiastic and attentive to participants.

·     Assist other counselors in camper oversight, in transporting campers to activities; in providing breaks for counselors during the day; and anything else as assigned by the Camp Supervisor.

·     Take appropriate and prudent action in emergency situations.

·     Being ready and willing to lay it all on the line daily by serving, leading, teaching, and building into the lives of each of your campers.

·     To serve, lead, teach, and influence the lives of all participants

·     Make sure that all camp activities are safe and fun.

·     Serving with excellence in all they do.

·     CPR and First aid certifications.

Training/Certification can be provided by Rising Light Ridge.

·     Excellent communications skills to convey campus procedures to all visitors.

·     Leadership skills to guide and motivate campers throughout their week.

·     Interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with campers under your care.

·     Ability to empathize with campers.

·     Must be available for the entire camp season.

·     Must be 18 years old and at least 1-year removed from high school.

·     Typical work schedule runs from Monday - Friday.

 

This position requires the ability to lift and carry 40-50 lb. Ability to push, pull, twist, and turn in a safe manner. Ability to stand for at least 4 hours, walk and run on uneven terrain, and assist participants as needed.

If so, we want to hear from you!

Please fill out an application and submit your resume!

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.