Youth Winter Camp

JOB SUMMARY

To provide spiritual leadership, care, and guidance to campers in various camp centers. This is a position used for various roles around camp including program, recreation, retail, guest dining, and operations. This is our only application for winter residential positions, after completing this application, you will be interviewed and asked your preference to be placed in the correct area or department.

• Possesses knowledge of and applies all information stated in the staff manuals
• Provides for the safety, care, nurturing, and supervision of each camper in his / her care, especially during sleep periods
• Sets a personal example worth of campers’ emulation
• Participates in all camp activities, assisting program staff by maintaining control of assigned campers and provide assistance as needed
• Depending on which camp assigned to, leads daily small group Bible studies with campers in cabin
• Commits to be concerned about the spiritual life of each camper and to pray for each camper each day
• Demonstrates a teachable spirit and attitude
• Maintains relationships with campers throughout the week by spending appropriate focused time with each camper
• Establishes friendly but firm methods of discipline
• Demonstrates flexibility and customer service when serving in other capacities (recreation, food service, etc.)
• Maintains a positive attitude toward activities, staff, and program elements
• Assists in non-program areas when not needed as a counselor
• Performs other duties as assigned

• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to provide service with integrity
• Good verbal and written communication skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

• Uphold and support the Mission, Vision and Core Values of Forest Home
• Ability to hear from God and pray for people, both in person or on the phone
• Actively supports and participates in the staff spiritual life activities
• Agree with and sign the Statement of Faith
• Assume responsibility for initiating a pleasant atmosphere by displaying a professional attitude through performance, appearance, and demeanor
• A self-starter.
• Excellent people service skills, with the ability to provide service and streamline processes without compromising the integrity of the department or Forest Home and its policies and procedures
• Demonstrates the ability to perform high quality, detailed work
• Work weekends and nights, varied shifts
• Able to lift heavy objects up to 30 lbs. on a daily basis
• Has reliable means to be able to get to Forest Home in all types of weather conditions
• Regular, timely attendance
• Responsible, focused and aware of surroundings
• Must be comfortable and confident in possible high stress situations

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee…