Summer Camp Counselor Job at Buckhorn Camp and Retreat Center, Bellvue, CO

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  • Buckhorn Camp and Retreat Center
  • Bellvue, CO

Job Description

SUPERVISOR: Program Director, Site Director

DATE RANGE: June 1 thru August 1

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Ability to assist campers in the event of an emergency
• Strength and endurance to maintain supervision of campers
• Ability to be a positive role-model for campers and guests

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Live with a group of campers and supervise them up to 24 hours a day during camp sessions.
• Work in cooperative and constructive relationship with all other camp staff.
• Assist in evaluation of each camp session.
• Look out for safety and wellbeing of campers both physically and emotionally
• Participate in staff training sessions
• Participate in staff devotions and messages
• Facilitate activities for assigned group
• Participate in all areas of the summer camp program alongside campers
• Follow Camp’s rules and regulations as outlined in staff manual
• Other responsibilities as needed by Site Director/Program Director during summer camp
• Set a good example for campers and other including punctuality, appropriate cleanliness, sharing clean-up and chores, sportsmanship, and table manners
• Follow camp rules and regulations pertaining to smoking, use of alcoholic beverages, and use of drugs
• Encourage respect for personal property, camp equipment, our outdoor spaces, and facilities
• Manage time off in ways that don’t detract from ability to fulfill staff duties
• Maintain good public relations with campers’ parents
• Complete necessary paperwork and health information as requested and submit all required reports and evaluations on time

QUALIFICATIONS
• At least 18 years of age
• Ability to objectively serve people from all walks of life and a respect for the spiritual needs and diversity of those using the facilities, especially summer campers
• Ability to relate well with one's peer group and other age
groups
• Ability to accept supervision and guidance
• Desire and ability to work with children in the outdoors
• Good character, integrity and adaptability
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control
• Willingness to adjust to camp resources, conditions, and program needs
• Ability to cooperate and function effectively with other members of the summer staff team
• Commitment to the camp policies and employment agreement
• A strong desire to lead in an outdoor setting
• Physical fitness to fully participate in and lead activities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THIS JOB
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Capability of working with groups (of varying age and skill levels) to provide necessary instruction/ information
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards
• Ability to enforce safety regulations and execute appropriate emergency procedure
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist others in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, injury, etc.)
• Ability to safely and properly use kitchen equipment
• Duties will include/require prolonged standing, bending, stooping, walking, hiking up-hill at an elevation of approx. 8,000 ft.
• Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate equipment
• Ability to lift and move items up to 50 lbs.

Financial compensation is dependent on experience; weekly pay starts at $400 per week.

Special Benefits

All Buckhorn seasonal staff are provided on-site lodging, meals when camps are in session, access to 320-acres of remote wilderness in a beautiful mountain setting, scheduled time off, and relatively close proximity to Fort Collins, Loveland, Cheyenne, and Laramie!

Why work here

If you love adventure, beautiful weather, exploring, helping others grow, challenging yourself, and immersing yourself in God's beautiful creation, then we would love you to consider a position on our Summer staff! Spending your summer in the mountains of Northern Colorado has possibility written all over it.

Starting on January 1 we will begin accepting applications for a variety of seasonal summer positions, ranging from the entire summer season to shorter-term volunteer opportunities.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Temporary work, Summer work, Seasonal work, Remote job, Outdoor,

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