Camp councilor job description
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Example camp councilor requirements on a job description
Camp councilor requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in camp councilor job postings.
Sample camp councilor requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Valid First Aid/CPR certification
- Experience working with children
- Ability to pass a background check
- Availability to work for the duration of the camp season
Sample required camp councilor soft skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong leadership abilities
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Positive attitude and enthusiasm
- Flexibility and adaptability
Camp councilor job description example 1
The Salvation Army camp councilor job description
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Compensation
$295/week
Position Summary
A Timothy 2 Member is part of a group of staff who works as a team and rotate responsibilities. They provide assistance in the dining hall, dish room, program, and maintenance on rotations that change throughout the summer. When not involved in work duties, a Timothy 2 member will be involved in Timothy 2 Program activities.
Essential Functions
+ Set & clear tables for each meal, and serve the food.
+ Be responsible for the safety and upkeep of the dish room.
+ Maintain cleanliness of dish room & equipment. Stack, wash & store dishes and upkeep of dish room, prep room & kitchen floors.
+ Assist Program leaders in leading campfires, chapels, supervising campers (never alone), and other program related duties.
+ Assist in trash runs, set up and clean ups of programs, moving furniture / sound equipment, cleaning bathrooms, building campfires, and all other maintenance activities.
+ Attend & actively participate in Orientation
+ Maintain a standard of high integrity & morality that promotes Jesus Christ at all times, including break days and time off.
+ Maintain a high standard of personal living, cleanliness.
+ Assist with and be involved with the supervision of campers at chapels.
+ Assist with and be involved with the supervision of campers at during Sunday Services.
+ Assist cabin leaders in the supervision of campers and participate/lead nightly cabin devotions.
+ Assist with and be involved with the supervision of campers at during campfires.
+ When time permits, away from main responsibilities, be involved with cabin buddy assignment to assist with camper activities.
+ Responsible for any other duties assigned by the Camp Director or his designate.
+ Assist with emergencies as needed and with weekly emergency drills.
+ Work the occasional Monday-Saturday week to accommodate a longer work week.
Working Conditions
Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as chairs, tables, dish racks, and reach overhead. Ability to safely and properly use maintenance equipment. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Minimum Qualifications
+ Must be at least 16 years old of age.
+ Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.
+ Ability to work on a team player.
+ Ability to accept guidance, direction, and supervision.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
+ Ability to understand and implement safety regulations and procedures
+ Ability, both visual and auditory, to identify safety hazards and monitor guest and staff behavior and enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures
+ Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury).
+ Willing to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours. Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and other environmental conditions.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Compensation
$295/week
Position Summary
A Timothy 2 Member is part of a group of staff who works as a team and rotate responsibilities. They provide assistance in the dining hall, dish room, program, and maintenance on rotations that change throughout the summer. When not involved in work duties, a Timothy 2 member will be involved in Timothy 2 Program activities.
Essential Functions
+ Set & clear tables for each meal, and serve the food.
+ Be responsible for the safety and upkeep of the dish room.
+ Maintain cleanliness of dish room & equipment. Stack, wash & store dishes and upkeep of dish room, prep room & kitchen floors.
+ Assist Program leaders in leading campfires, chapels, supervising campers (never alone), and other program related duties.
+ Assist in trash runs, set up and clean ups of programs, moving furniture / sound equipment, cleaning bathrooms, building campfires, and all other maintenance activities.
+ Attend & actively participate in Orientation
+ Maintain a standard of high integrity & morality that promotes Jesus Christ at all times, including break days and time off.
+ Maintain a high standard of personal living, cleanliness.
+ Assist with and be involved with the supervision of campers at chapels.
+ Assist with and be involved with the supervision of campers at during Sunday Services.
+ Assist cabin leaders in the supervision of campers and participate/lead nightly cabin devotions.
+ Assist with and be involved with the supervision of campers at during campfires.
+ When time permits, away from main responsibilities, be involved with cabin buddy assignment to assist with camper activities.
+ Responsible for any other duties assigned by the Camp Director or his designate.
+ Assist with emergencies as needed and with weekly emergency drills.
+ Work the occasional Monday-Saturday week to accommodate a longer work week.
Working Conditions
Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as chairs, tables, dish racks, and reach overhead. Ability to safely and properly use maintenance equipment. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Minimum Qualifications
+ Must be at least 16 years old of age.
+ Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.
+ Ability to work on a team player.
+ Ability to accept guidance, direction, and supervision.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
+ Ability to understand and implement safety regulations and procedures
+ Ability, both visual and auditory, to identify safety hazards and monitor guest and staff behavior and enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures
+ Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury).
+ Willing to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours. Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and other environmental conditions.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024