Summer Camp Counselor

Specific Responsibilities

• Supervise children at all times and keep track of their location.
• Develop and maintain a schedule that provides enrichment for the students.
• Be prompt to all assigned activities and follow schedules precisely.
• Supervise students and maintain an accurate headcount during field trips.
• Ensure children in his/her group represent Calvary Christian Academy well while offsite.
• Follow all Summer Camp Handbook policies.
• Maintain radio contact with the office to know when children are to be released.
• Ensure that children go home with the proper adult.
• Interact with children so that they enjoy their time in camp.
• Pray with children who have a need or who have been disciplined.
• Provide children with snacks and clean the snack area afterwards.
• Ensure students are well behaved and disciplined by the proper authority when a need arises.
• Keep accurate attendance records for check in and check out.
• Transport children safely to different areas for different camp activities.
• Assist with other age groups as necessary.
• Ensure that injured children receive the needed medical attention from the Camp Director and complete an incident report and have the Summer Camp Director review and sign.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Summer Camp Director.

Qualifications/Skills/Gifts

• A strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ.
• A strong commitment to the philosophies and Statement of Faith of Calvary Chapel.
• Completion of level two servant requirements, working towards level four.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A good working relationship with children, parents and staff.
• Able to control emotions; slow to anger.
• Able to remain calm and organized during busy schedules.
• Skilled teacher and educator.
• Spiritually mature.
• Able to counsel, comfort, and offer support to students.
• Able to maintain order and structure in a large group of children.
• Gifts of leadership, organization, and service.
• Willingness to submit to authority.