Job Title: Summer Camp Counselor
Location: Mt. Gilead Camp, 440 Rinker Rd., Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Employment Type: Full-Time, Seasonal (June 13 – August 3)
About Mt. Gilead Camp: Mt. Gilead Camp is a Christian summer camp dedicated to providing life-changing experiences for girls aged 6 to 16. Our mission is to mentor campers through authentic relationships, guiding them to passionately follow Jesus Christ. Set in a unique and fun environment, we offer a variety of activities, including archery, riflery, swimming, high ropes, horseback riding, and wilderness trips.
Position Overview: As a Summer Camp Counselor, you will mentor and guide campers aged 6 to 16, teaching activities such as archery, riflery, swimming, high ropes, horseback riding, and leading trips like camping, hiking, or canoeing. You will model a passionate pursuit of Jesus Christ, fostering authentic relationships that encourage campers' spiritual and personal growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise campers in daily activities, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Teach and facilitate various camp activities, including archery, riflery, swimming, high ropes, horseback riding, and wilderness trips.
- Provide spiritual mentorship, modeling a Christ-centered lifestyle.
- Foster a positive and inclusive camp environment that encourages personal growth and community.
- Collaborate with fellow staff to plan and execute engaging programs.
Qualifications:
- Female high school graduate or college student who will have completed their senior year of high school by this spring.
- Strong commitment to Christian values and the mission of Mt. Gilead Camp.
- Passion for mentoring and guiding young girls in their faith and personal development.
- Ability to teach or willingness to learn skills in activities such as archery, riflery, swimming, high ropes, horseback riding, and wilderness trips.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced camp environment.
Benefits:
- Competitive summer camp salary.
- Daily and weekly time-off.
- Free Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, if desired.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on campers' lives.
At Mt. Gilead, we believe that core values are crucial in guiding the growth and development of young women in this generation. The decisions they will make in school, at home, amongst friends and ultimately later in life are a reflection of their values and beliefs. Christ-Centered values like love, patience, and encouragement are lived out daily by our staff, setting the atmosphere for acceptance, trust and ultimately growth.
It is within the one-on-one friendships and interactions with their counselors that campers are able to see and witness the tangible love of Jesus. Our counselors come alongside campers to listen, mentor and model what it looks like to passionately follow Jesus Christ. These authentic relationships, set in the unique and fun context of camp, creates an environment ripe for life-changing experiences.
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