Youth Winter Camp

Job Description

Salary: $274 per weekend

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide spiritual leadership, care, and guidance to campers in various camp centers. This is a position used for various roles around camp including program, recreation, retail, guest dining, and operations. This is our only application for winter residential positions, after completing this application, you will be interviewed and asked your preference to be placed in the correct area or department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Possesses knowledge of and applies all information stated in the staff manuals

Provides for the safety, care, nurturing, and supervision of each camper in his / her care, especially during sleep periods

Sets a personal example worth of campers emulation

Participates in all camp activities, assisting program staff by maintaining control of assigned campers and provide assistance as needed

Depending on which camp assigned to, leads daily small group Bible studies with campers in cabin

Commits to be concerned about the spiritual life of each camper and to pray for each camper each day

Demonstrates a teachable spirit and attitude

Maintains relationships with campers throughout the week by spending appropriate focused time with each camper

Establishes friendly but firm methods of discipline

Demonstrates flexibility and customer service when serving in other capacities (recreation, food service, etc.)

Maintains a positive attitude toward activities, staff, and program elements

Assists in non-program areas when not needed as a counselor

Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

High school diploma (or equivalent)

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to provide service with integrity

Good verbal and written communication skills

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, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Uphold and support the Mission, Vision and Core Values of Forest Home

Ability to hear from God and pray for people, both in person or on the phone

Actively supports and participates in the staff spiritual life activities

Agree with and sign the Statement of Faith

Assume responsibility for initiating a pleasant atmosphere by displaying a professional attitude through performance, appearance, and demeanor

A self-starter.

Excellent people service skills, with the ability to provide service and streamline processes without compromising the integrity of the department or Forest Home and its policies and procedures

Demonstrates the ability to perform high quality, detailed work

Work weekends and nights, varied shifts

Able to lift heavy objects up to 30 lbs. on a daily basis

Has reliable means to be able to get to Forest Home in all types of weather conditions

Regular, timely attendance

Responsible, focused and aware of surroundings

Must be comfortable and confident in possible high stress situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, which requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate office machines. Requires medium to heavy physical work; some lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 30 pounds. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers, as well as speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud at times.

FOREST HOME EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT: Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All terms and conditions of Forest Homes at-will employment, duties, and responsibilities are subject to the Forest Home Employee Handbook.

FOREST HOME CORE VALUES

Surrender to Christ (Romans 12:1-2)

Abide with the Lord daily through study of His Word and prayer

Surrender to the Lord daily through obedience to His Word

Worship the Lord with the Forest Home Community

Commit to grow in your faith through regular attendance at a local church

Prioritize God, Family, and Work appropriately

Be prepared to share your testimony with staff or guests

Walk in Biblical purity (1 Timothy 4:12) by rejecting ones sinful nature

Love (I Corinthians 13)

Display the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control (Galatians 5:22)

Be respectful to others

Demonstrate compassion

Serve (Philippians 2:3-11)

Give generously to God and others through time, talent and treasure

Seek to put others needs above your own

Demonstrate humility in both spirit and deed

Actively look for ways to serve

Walk in Integrity (Titus 2:11-12, Proverbs 4:23-27)

Show loyalty to others, even when they are not present

Do the right thing, even when others are not present

Extend trust and seek to believe the best in others

Ask for forgiveness quickly when necessary

Be truthful and transparent with others

Strive for Excellence (Colossians 3:23-24)

Demonstrate accountability with time and resources

Request and receive training

Desire to improve, and challenge others to do the same

Commit to exceeding guest expectations

Refuse mediocrity

Engage in Community (I Thessalonians 5:11-13)

Seek first to understand before being understood

Communicate clearly, empathetically and respectfully

Work through conflict Biblically (Matthew 18-15-17)

Participate in intentional and purposeful community activities

Partner with teammates for the goal of unity and team effectiveness

Play and appreciate campy fun

Faithfully pray for one another

Innovate (Ephesians 3:20-21)

Dream Big

Proactively seek solutions

Think outside the box

Dream, plan and execute new ideas

Acknowledge and trust that all things are possible through Jesus Christ our Lord (Matthew 19:26)