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Counselor
 
Job Type Full-time
 
Date Posted Friday, 11 January 2008
 
Location Vermont
 
Duration  
 
Job Description


A counselor at Bethany Birches Camp is responsible for 4-8 children’s safety, discipline and experience throughout a week of camp.


Duties: 

  • guide campers through daily activities

  • cook meals over camp fire and involve campers in the cooking

  • participate in worship and lead Bible study times

  • take time to know each camper, encourage and discipline in loving ways

  • attend daily staff meetings, occasional weekend events and staff enrichment exercises

  • be aware of your campers whereabouts, activities and behavior

  • maintain a safe environment at all times

  • have fun

* Scholarship money for school if you return for more than one summer 

* Many counselors who participate in staff matching go home with $1500 - $2000 for the 8 weeks


 
Qualifications A counselor should be able to relate well with other people, live in close community with other staff, exhibit great leadership and be responsive to the direction of leadership. This person should be able to articulate a faith founded on Jesus Christ both in words and actions. It is important that a counselor has an understanding of Christian religion and how it can be relevant today.
 
Compensation $110 per week / $80 per week if participating in staff matching.
 
Number of Openings only 2 left
 
How to Apply

Download the application and reference spreadsheet below. Fill it out and return by email to bbc@vermontel.net.

Staff Application and Reference Form Staff Application and Reference Form