Camp Wesley Counselor Intern

Must apply first through SA Worx's website at https://saworx.mysmartjobboard.com/ to be considered.

Schedule:  

Tuesday June 2nd, 2026 thru Friday July 17th, 2026

Monday – Friday 7:30am-4:30pm

$15 hourly

Organization’s Mission:

Methodist Healthcare Ministries is a private, faith-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating access to health care for the uninsured through direct services, community partnerships and strategic grant-making in 74 counties across Texas. 

Guided by its mission of "Serving Humanity to Honor God," Methodist Healthcare Ministries’ vision is to be the leader for improving wellness of the least served. The mission also includes Methodist Healthcare Ministries' one-half ownership of the Methodist Healthcare System, the largest healthcare system in South Texas, which creates a unique avenue to ensure that it continues to be a benefit to the community by providing quality care to all and charitable care when needed. 

Primary Purpose:

Person will provide assistant to programming staff during Camp Wesley program at designated location.  This camp provides organized team and individual health and wellness activities for children.

Essential Duties:

    Provide assistance to Recreation & Enrichment program staff.

    Follow guidelines, policies, and procedures, established by organization, codes of conduct, dress, and decorum

    Provide assistance for camp staff and all group and camp wide activities and events.

    Complete all necessary safety training to include: (first aide, CPR, Child protection training, food handling, etc.)

    Assist with keeping track of group lists and activity schedules.

    Participate in staff meetings.

    Assist with the supervision of campers to ensure that health and safety remain a priority.

    Initiate and maintain a sound working relationship with other camp personnel.

    Eat meals with campers and encourage healthy eating and exercise habits.

    Supports distribution of programming resources.

    Cheerfully comply with unanticipated assignments and remain flexible for contingency plans. Other work as assigned by Program Manager.

    Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Individuals must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals must possess the ability to multi-task, be flexible, physically fit and able to stand or sit for long periods of time.

• Minimum Qualifications:

  • Age: 16-18 years
  • Texas ID or Birth Certificate
  • Reliable transportation
  • Social Security Number
  • Resume

Education/Experience:

High school student ages 16-18 years old. Must apply through SA Works website at https://saworx.mysmartjobboard.com/ to be considered. Only candidates who complete the application on the SA Worxs platform will be considered.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to provide customer service and have communication skills. Ability to interact with team members and end-users.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates and Licenses:

None

Computer Skills:

Demonstrates working knowledge of the Internet, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel applications.

Skills to be Gained:

Self-reliance; People skills, Problem solver; Adaptability, Technical skills, Organizational and Time Management Skills

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is exposed to a medical office environment.  Position necessitates bending, stooping, twisting, turning, walking, climbing step stools, sitting and standing for periods of time.  Must be able to lift and maneuver 25 pounds.