What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Summer Camp Counselor position at The Community Church & Virginia Academy?
Job Title: Seasonal Summer Camp Counselor
Located in Loudoun County, Community Church exists to love people the same way God loves us. We desire to see people experience God, meet friends, make a difference, and become a leader. Virginia Academy serves the mission of Community Church by preparing students for their best life, through faith (a confidence in God), scholarship (a passion for knowledge), and purpose (a desire to make a positive impact). We see our graduates making a positive impact in every arena of life.
Seasonal Summer Camp Counselors are to provide care and supervision for students with the goal of impacting them & their family for Christ.
This position reports directly to the Summer Camp Coordinator.
*Please note, this is a seasonal summer position.*
Key Responsibilities
- Understand with complete clarity and work to uphold the mission, vision, and values of Community Church.
- Know and uphold all policies and procedures – employee, parent/student, crisis management, etc.
- Model Christ-like character, God-dependency, and church attendance/participation for students and parents.
- Provide proactive care/supervision of students
- Ensure the safety and security for all students by following all school policies and best practices.
- Report all injuries and/or serious incidents to the Divisional Supervisor in a timely manner.
- Enthusiastically engage with students during all scheduled daily activities; ensuring all safety precautions are being followed.
- Supervise a set group of students on all trips.
- Facilitate Bible lessons and discuss
- Collaborate with other teachers and other staff members to ensure each student’s needs are met as needed.
- Attend school and student events as required and/or possible.
- Perform other related responsibilities as directed by your divisional supervisor.
- Provide class lesson plans as requested by the divisional supervisor.
- Keep accurate daily classroom attendance.
- Effectively make use of the school data system (Renweb/Brightwheel) for parents and students providing timely and consistent reporting, conduct, etc.
Core Values
Time with God.
Motto: We run on the Holy Spirit.
Empowering.
Motto: We build up!
Accountable.
Motto: Everyone’s coached.
Mission 1st.
Motto: We are missional and not positional.
Over-the-top.
Motto: We go above & beyond expectations.
Relational.
Motto: We are a family.
Authentic.
Motto: We share our struggles.
No matter what!
Motto: We take risks!
Grateful.
Motto: We get to do this!
Electrifying.
Motto: We create the atmosphere.
Education:
Desired
- High school diploma
- CPR/First Aid and/or MAT Certified
- Be at least 18 years of age
Required
- Be a genuine believer and active follower of Christ
- Have at least one year of experience of working in a camp, childcare, or youth ministry
- Have knowledge of the Bible and the ability to lead Bible lessons
- Be able to communicate effectively to parents & other staff
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position and should not be considered a contract of employment. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.
