Camp Head Counselor​/Male - Camp Keystone

Camp Head Counselor/ Male - Camp Keystone 6581 SE 9th Ave, Starke, FL 32091, USA Req #33872 Monday, December 16, 2024

Location: Camp Keystone, Starke, Florida

Position Type: Temporary Full-Time

About this opportunity:

Trains and supervises an assigned group of camp counselors. Plans, coordinates and directs the functions of the counselors within the camping program. Ensures the quality of programs and safety of counselors and youth at all times during camp. Provides guidance and role modeling to counselors and ensures safety and a positive experience for counselors and campers.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises and organizes an assigned group of Camp Counselors during scheduled and unscheduled blocks of time in cooperation with camp rules and regulations.
• Provides spiritual guidance and encouragement to counselors.
• Trains Counselors in proper methods of leading groups of campers; answers questions during camp and follows-up to ensure understanding of training.
• Trains Counselors in proper safety of campers based on established camp rules and regulations. Anticipates safety hazards and initiates contact with the ADYS/Camp Director to confirm issues are resolved.
• Analyzes the strengths and challenges of each Counselor and documents the same for the Camp Director’s review. Provides constructive feedback to each Counselor as a personal growth development opportunity.
• Promotes and stimulates participation of Counselors in assigned activities to ensure a pleasant camp experience for campers.
• Prepares the daily schedule for Counselors to ensure appropriate coverage of campers at all times; confirms Counselors receive adequate break times.
• Handles camper discipline problems; serves as dorm monitor for staff dorms.
• Performs necessary ministry functions such as presenting approved devotional material to campers, praying with a camper, or leading in Christian songs, etc.
• Available for camper/counselor consultation.
• Assists Counselors with handling campers that need special attention.
• Exhibits control of the campers in the absence of the assigned Counselors when needed and displays proper discipline techniques.
• Ensures the accountability, security and safety of youth participating in camp activities; reports all accidents to the supervisor in an accurate and timely manner.
• Verifies cabin roster each week.
• Checks all cabins nightly to be sure all campers are in and ready for bed.
• Reports any problems to ADYS/Camp Director. Maintains a detailed record of discipline problems and actions taken for campers. Turns into ADYS/Camp Director at the end of each camping session.
• Be prepared to take over for the Counselor in the event of an emergency.
• Conducts cabin inspection and gives a report on cabin inspection to Counselors and campers.
• During cabin inspection, looks at each Counselor’s incident report book to ensure proper and timely record keeping is being maintained. Looks for any unusual incidents that may need your attention or the ADYS/Camp Director.
• Maintains the cabin materials in an orderly fashion; maintains accountability for any laundry, money and supplies necessary for cabins.
• Reviews and follows-up on reports submitted by the Counselors (attendance, development progress, discipline reports, etc.); provides summary of occurrences to the ADYS/Camp Director. Escalates major issues to the Camp Director immediately.
• Keeps program records, including cabin rosters, incident/accident reports, seekers reports, etc.
• Supervises the cleanliness of the cabins in accordance with established sanitary standards.
• Corresponds with maintenance staff to ensure dysfunctional equipment is repaired in a timely manner.
• Participates enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
• Sits with camper tables during meals and serves as a table monitor when needed.
• Keeps personal living quarters neat, clean and ready for inspection.
• Be available to participate and assist with camp programs and activities as directed by the Camp Director.
• Escorts campers to the Health Center and escorts campers back to cabin activities when released by the…