RESIDENT CAMP COUNSELOR

The Howell Conference & Nature Center’s Summer Resident Camp is a Christian camp owned by the Presbytery of Detroit. Our Resident Camp Counselors will help kids take their next step with God by providing age-appropriate faith lessons every morning and evening. Throughout the week, staff will guide campers in a variety of activities while teaching our five key values: faith, self-worth, leadership, fellowship, and FUN!

Qualifications

●High school graduate, or at least 18 years of age

●Desire and ability to work with children of all ages in an outdoor setting

●Demonstrate knowledge and skill in designated camp activity areas

●Enthusiasm, integrity, sense of humor, patience, and self control

Reports to

●Resident Camp Coordinator

●Program Coordinator

Responsibilities

●Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures

●Instruct campers in emergency procedures such as fire drills, evacuating the cabin, etc

●Ensure campers are properly supervised at all times

●Supervise all assigned aspects of the campers’ day, including morning routines, cabin clean-up, mealtimes, rest hour, vespers, evening activities, bedtime, and after-hours duties as assigned

●Guide and encourage your cabin group and individual campers in participating successfully in all aspects of camp activities

●Assist in program areas such as waterfront, nature, all-camp activities, and arts and crafts as directed

●Be a role model to campers and fellow staff in your attitude and behavior

●Maintain good public relations with campers’ parents at check-in and check-out

●Assist in the opening and closing of camp, performing any necessary physical maintenance duties.

●Conduct daily inspections of equipment at program areas for safety, cleanliness, and good repair. Immediately report any equipment needing repair

●Complete all other duties as assigned

Some physical requirements of a Resident Camp Counselor position could require endurance including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, walking long distances, hiking, climbing, and stretching, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

$200.00 per week

Room and board

American Red Cross Basic First Aid, CPR/AED training

An unforgettable summer experience, and friendships that will last a lifetime!

Did you know you can get school credit for working at summer camp? We offer paid internships for staff members who are interested. Talk to your school to determine their criteria and requirements. Once you have been hired at the Howell Conference and Nature Center, we will be happy to assist you with the necessary paperwork from your university.