Description

 
Summary

Camp SunSparrow Counselors are responsible for providing leadership support to Camp SunSparrow leadership as it pertains to SunSparrow 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 SunSparrow 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 SunSparrow 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 SunSparrow 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 SunSparrow 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 SunSparrow 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 SunSparrow 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 SunSparrow 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 to perform the essential functions. 

· Growing relationship with Christ and demonstrated ability to provide spiritual leadership to the ministry.

· Demonstrate leadership ability and present with a team-oriented demeanor.

· Servant’s attitude, teachable and flexible. 

· Positive attitude, sociable, clear, and effective communicator. 

· Demonstrates a heart for ministry and committed to upholding the mission and values at Warm Beach Camp.

· Must be at least 18 Years of age. 

· Have a desire to serve and lead individuals with disabilities and volunteers. 

· Have a desire to cultivate personal and spiritual growth in individuals with disabilities and volunteers. 

Education and/or Experience

Previous work experience in a camp setting is preferred.

Previous work or volunteer experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities is also preferred.

Certificates,Licenses,Registrations

1. Current CPR/First-Aid Certification

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of campers, staff/volunteers, and parents.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear.

The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, run, and jump on level and uneven ground; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, color and depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to transfer campers from wheelchairs to toilets or swimming pools and assist in cleaning or dressing campers. These abilities are necessary to help the Counselor protect the safety of campers while they are involved in various camp activities may be made to enable qualified individuals.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.

On-Camp Housing  Condition

The employee in this position is required to live on the camp premises in camp housing in order to provide round-the-clock supervision of volunteers.