Summer Staff - Cabin Leader
Position Purpose:
To further the mission of the camp through assisting in programs and activities. Cabin Leaders are the primary caregivers for each camper. The Cabin Leader is responsible for the overall health and safety of campers as well as planning, teaching, coordinating, and carrying out activities and guiding campers in their personal and spiritual growth and daily living skills.
See the full job description at okobojicamp.com/summer-openings
Essential Job Functions:
- Lead in the supervision, and organization of campers in their living unit, within activities and throughout the camp in order to meet the intended camper outcomes.
- Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement, and empowerment of youth.
- Assure campers are properly supervised at all times.
- Be aware of and implement safety guidelines.
- Participate in the development and implementation of program activities for campers within the mission and outcomes.
- Responsible for leading and assisting with the teaching of activities and actively participate in all program areas as assigned.
- Assist in program areas such as waterfront, nature, all camp activities, and arts and crafts as directed.
- Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff.
- Be alert to campers and staff needs and assist them with personal and/or health problems, and discuss with the camp health manager and/or resident camp director when appropriate.
- Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.
Other Job Duties:
- Contribute to verbal and written evaluations and communication as requested.
- Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning, and leading those as assigned.
- Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights, off-site trips, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
- Fill support staff roles such as kitchen & dining hall, housekeeping, maintenance and program
Qualifications: (Minimum Qualifications and Experience)
Must be 18 years of age or a high school graduate.
Must be able to obtain or become certified in First Aid/CPR.
Ability to interact with all age levels.
Christian walk
Desire and ability to work with children and youth in outdoor settings
Ability to accept supervision and guidance
Possess good character, integrity, adaptability, enthusiasm, flexibility, sense of humor, patience, and self-control
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Understand the development needs of youth.
Ability to relate to youth and adults in a positive manner.
Demonstrate knowledge and skill in program areas designated camp program areas. Ability to see what needs done without having to be told