Camp SunSparrow Counselor Job Stanwood Washington USA,Child Care/Nanny

Position: Camp SunSparrow Counselor 2027
Location: Stanwood

Description Summary

Camp Sun Sparrow Counselors are responsible for providing leadership support to Camp Sun Sparrow leadership as it pertains to Sun Sparrow volunteers and campers. This position requires servant-leadership in the areas of spiritual, emotional, relational, and physical needs of counselors, campers, and volunteers (high school-adult). In this position, Counselors are expected to maintain an environment of professionalism, safety, and fun. Overnight stay in camp lodging is essential for this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Includes the following:

1. Have ability and desire to disciple and supervise Camp Sun Sparrow volunteers in performing their ministry duties through teaching, training, coaching and encouragement.

2. Possess ability to communicate with and lead high school, college age and adult staff and volunteers in their various camp activities and responsibilities; provide necessary instruction to volunteers and campers.

3. Assist with mealtimes by serving meals and overseeing camper and volunteer eating habits.

4. Have ability and desire to lead and support campers with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (ages 15+) in all camp related activities and functions.

5. Have the ability and desire to learn and develop in Camp Sun Sparrow specific leadership and related skills.

6. Camper care and support (ie. Toileting, dressing, feeding and the like)
* Some duties only to be performed by staff members ages 18+.

7. Assist Camp Sun Sparrow Team Leaders in camp activities and functions such as crafts, morning recreation, pool, and mini golf, train rides, campfires and circle-ups, music, chapel, skits, etc.

8. Assist Team Leaders in the supervision, organization, and implementation of evening volunteer programming.

9. Work cooperatively with fellow Camp Sun Sparrow staff and leadership. Be willing and able to replace or supplement staff and volunteer team members in an emergency.

10. Participate in and provide leadership support to staff and volunteers during orientation meetings, and other camp functions.

11. Obey and uphold all camp safety rules and regulations. Report information regarding unusual behaviors, rule infractions, medical issues, etc. to a Camp Sun Sparrow Team Leader and to the Developmental Disabilities Ministries Coordinator daily (immediately if emergency).

12. Organize, delegate, and be responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of camp facility before, during and upon each day end of camp (this includes but is not limited to restrooms, dining areas, activity stations, and surrounding areas utilized by Camp Sun Sparrow participants.)

13. Maintain an atmosphere of love, openness, and care among staff, volunteers, and campers.

14. Maintain healthy staff and volunteer relations through exercising principles of love, forgiveness, reproof, and honest communication.

15. Other duties may be assigned

MINISTRY STATEMENT

Warm Beach Camp Ministries exists to share the hope and love of Christ through camping ministries and experiences in the Pacific Northwest.

At Warm Beach Christian Camps and Conference Center, we exist to provide

Christ-centered environments, experiences, and resources to draw people to God through camping ministries, conferences, and events.

CLASSIFICATION

This is a seasonal contract position.

Requirements

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Camp Sun Sparrow Team Leader is responsible for supervising volunteer Small Group Leaders and Hospitality Team Members.

Qualifications

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, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities…