Position: 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:
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Possesses good leadership abilities and responsibility skills.
- Demonstrates appropriate behavior at all times.
- Patient, enthusiastic, self-controlled and dependable.
- Has the ability to work with others and follow directions.
- Preference for CPR and First Aid Certified.
Spiritual Requirements:
- Seek to demonstrate in speech, actions, and attitude a consistent walk with Jesus Christ as outlined in the GCS Statement of Faith.
- Be available always to be used by the Holy Spirit for the spiritual encouragement of students or fellow counselors.
- Share their faith with campers.
- Read and study the Bible on a personal basis throughout the year.
- Re faithfully involved in a local church.
Professional Requirements:
- Observes and promotes all rules and regulations established for Camp Eagle staff and campers.
- Assists Lead Camp Counselors with camp activities.
- Escorts the campers to mealtime, classes, recreation, and participates in their supervision.
- Attends all camp activities.
- Conducts morning roll.
- Maintains attendance count at all camp activities.
- Reports any rule violation by campers to the Lead Camp Counselor or Camp Director.
- Reports any observed difficulties related to illness and/or injury of campers immediately to the Lead Camp Counselor.