Summer Camp Counselor

Camp Counselor

Location: Gaston Christian School

Reports To: Lead Camp Counselors and Camp Eagle Director, respectively

Status: Non-Exempt, Paid monthly

Position Summary:

A Camp Counselor supports Lead Camp Counselors, camp activities and supervising campers.  He/she is responsible for knowing the whereabouts of each camper in his/her charge at all times during duty hours. 

   Basic Requirements:

1. Must be at least 16 years of age.
2. Possesses good leadership abilities and responsibility skills.
3. Demonstrates appropriate behavior at all times. 
4. Patient, enthusiastic, self-controlled and dependable. 
5. Has the ability to work with others and follow directions. 
6. Preference for CPR and First Aid Certified. 

   Spiritual Requirements:

1. Seek to demonstrate in speech, actions, and attitude a consistent walk with Jesus Christ as outlined in the GCS Statement of Faith.

2. Be available always to be used by the Holy Spirit for the spiritual encouragement of students or fellow counselors.
3. Share their faith with campers.
4. Read and study the Bible on a personal basis throughout the year.
5. Re faithfully involved in a local church.

  Professional Requirements: 

1. Observes and promotes all rules and regulations established for Camp Eagle staff and campers. 
2. Assists Lead Camp Counselors with camp activities. 
3. Escorts the campers to mealtime, classes, recreation, and participates in their supervision. 
4. Attends all camp activities. 
5. Conducts morning roll. 
6. Maintains attendance count at all camp activities.  
7. Reports any rule violation by campers to the Lead Camp Counselor or Camp Director. 
8. Reports any observed difficulties related to illness and/or injury of campers immediately to the Lead Camp Counselor.
9. Works cooperatively with fellow Camp Counselors in the completion of assigned duties.   
10. Seeks assistance or advice from the Lead Camp Counselor or Camp Director when needed. 
11. Perform other duties as assigned. 

Physical Requirements for the Job of Camp Counselor: 

• Must be able to stand, walk, talk and hear for 6-8 hours per day.  One must use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and/or arms for 2.5-6 hours per day. Must be able to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch and smell for less than 2.5 hours per day.  
• Must be able lift 10 lbs. between 2.5-6 hours per day and occasionally lift or push with a cart books or boxes of books that weigh between 10–25 lbs.  
• One’s vision should include close, distant, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.  
• Must have stamina to work/counsel students up to 8 hours per day, with few breaks.