Camp Counselor (3358)

Camp Season - Summer 2026

Job Summary

Plans, implements, coordinates, and supervises an assigned group of children and youth participating in a Christian Camp; promotes quality of programs and safety of campers at all times; provides faith-based guidance and role modeling to campers; promotes and stimulates camper participation; coordinates and leads campers through their daily schedule ensuring punctuality and responsibility; supervises campers during unscheduled program time and evenings; ensures compliance with camp rules and regulations at all times. Participates alongside campers during camp worship meetings and times of prayer. Leads devotional activities and faith-based songs with campers and supports the seeker’s ministry.

Ministerial Responsibilities

• Performs ministry functions such as presenting approved devotional material to campers, praying with a camper, or leading in Christian songs, etc. 
• Participates in regular camp worship meetings and times of prayer. Leads devotional activities with campers.
• Supports the seeker’s ministry and prays with campers as needed; accompanies campers who come to the altar during the closing worship meeting at the end of the camp session.
• Demonstrates Christ-like care and will be responsible for praying with campers, encouraging them spiritually, and guiding them in their Christian walk.

Supervision Responsibilities

• Supervises and organizes an assigned group of campers during scheduled activities and during unscheduled blocks of time, in accordance with camp rules and regulations.

Cabin Management Responsibilities

• Lives with a group of campers and helps each camper adjust and get to know other campers and camp life. 
• Both counselors must accompany campers back to the cabin and prepare for bedtime. 
• No camper or campers should be left alone in the cabin without proper staff supervision. 
• One counselor must be in the room with the campers for 30-45 minutes after lights are out to ensure campers have settled for the night. 
• Keeps the door to your room open at night so that you can maintain order. 
• Stays in the cabin with your kids at night. You may leave your cabin for a legitimate reason, but only if you have another staff member of age who does not have camper responsibility at the time to cover for you. 

Safety Responsibilities

• Provides constant care for campers' needs in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy manner. 
• Interprets and maintains camper compliance with camp rules and the camp safety and health regulations. 
• Ensures the accountability, security, and safety of children participating in camp activities (including free time and evenings); reports all accidents to the supervisor in a timely and accurate manner.

Program Responsibilities

• Participates enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team, delivering and supervising evening programs, special events, overnights, and other all-camp activities and camp functions. 
• Assists with program activities and other assigned activities, working closely with program staff. 
• Moves with campers to ALL classes and activities and remains with them unless otherwise noted. 
• May be asked to teach a class based on personal experience or expertise, or to assist with teaching a class. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to meet attendance requirements. 
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Some physical requirements of the Camp Counselor position include endurance, including climbing, standing, bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity are required for manipulating activities.
• Requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions

• Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and to work irregular hours, delivering a program at the facility available.
• Operate with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and varying environmental conditions.

Education and Experience

Six months of experience teaching child development or youth programs in a church is preferred.

or

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications

CPR and First Aid Certification

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled