Summer Staff Conference Center Day Camp Team Lead

Position Objective:

Assist the Family Ministries Childrens Coordinator in overseeing and leading the Day Camp program and its staff by providing guidance and organization of program activities and curriculum to the Day Camp team and create an environment that fosters safety and spiritual growth in a manner consistent with Mount Hermons mission vision and values.

General Qualifications:

The Day Camp Lead is a Ministerial position. Ministerial staff render their work stewardship relationships and behavior as evidence of being followers of Jesus Christ while embracing and affirming Mount Hermons Christian mission vision beliefs culture code and standards of conduct. They are responsible for defining cultivating and leading Mount Hermons Christian community conference programs and retreats.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Assist the Family Ministries Childrens Coordinator in organizing documenting and facilitating the Day Camp program and staff members general well-being.
• Provide leadership for staff success and support through discipleship training team-building and clear communication.
• Coordinate with Day Camp staff to implement a variety of camp activities and curriculum.
• Maintain all records as directed by the Family Ministries Childrens Coordinator and other Family Ministry Staff Leads.
• Maintain open communication with parents to discuss issues or concerns regarding their child/childrens well-being with special attention given to health safety and discipline.
• Maintain sensitivity to the Day Camp staff members personal needs and organize events for team building communication and fun.
• Facilitate in partnership with the Family Ministry Children Coordinator devotions and sharing that allows Day Camp staff the opportunity to support and encourage one another on a daily/weekly basis.
• Assist the Family Ministries Childrens Coordinator in grade-specific group assignments ordering supplies keeping the staff informed etc.
• Ensure Assistant Leads have ideas materials and weekly/daily plan.
• Keep Family Ministries Childrens Coordinator informed about any needs problems joys or unusual situations.
• Attend weekly meetings with the Family Ministries Childrens Coordinator and Leadership Team.
• Organize clean and maintain work areas and supplies to ensure they are clean orderly and fully stocked; motivate staff to make improvements wherever possible.
• In conjunction with Family Ministries Childrens Coordinator ensure the physical and spiritual welfare of campers through discipline and guidance of children.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Day Camp Counselors.
• Day Camp Assistant Leads.
• Day Camp Worship Specialist.
• Conduct Midsummer Evaluations with team members.

Education/Certifications/Licenses:

• High school graduate; some college experience preferred.
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified (before arriving at camp).

Work Experience:

• Prior experience with Day Camp is preferred.
• Prefer prior experience in leadership roles in camp settings.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Emotionally mature and willing to accept responsibility.
• Ability to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Possess intuition and the ability to take initiative.
• Possess leadership and observational qualities.
• Must be prepared to problem solve on the job.
• Ability to articulate the Gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
• Mature understanding and respect for authority and peers as well as camp guidelines and principles.
• Must be creative detail oriented and have the ability to follow through with projects.
• Ability to engage in active listening.
• Ability to engage in a variety of outdoor activities.
• A heart to serve whenever.

Physical Demands:

The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold wet/humid and dry/arid conditions. Requires sitting standing squatting stooping twisting hiking shouting ability to lift/carry anywhere from 15-60 lbs. and engage in general physical play with children.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age due to the requirement for onsite community living.
• Adherence to the basic principles as expressed in Mount Hermons mission vision values and commitment statements.
• Adherence to company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.
• Possible opportunities to work with campers with special needs through our One on One program in assisting them physically cognitively and emotionally as they engage the camp experience in a way best suited to their individual needs.
• Satisfactory completion of background investigation as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.