Heritage Day Camp Student Counselor

POSITION OBJECTIVE: To assist the Heritage Day Camp Counselor and Director in a summer child care experience that is organized, creative and relational in a safe and nurturing environment.

QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS:  The employee must be a Christian with an authentic and a mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ, who agrees to the HCS Statement of Faith, Charter of Core Values and Employee Covenant in both their professional conduct and personal lifestyle. The employee is committed to incorporating these qualities and standards in carrying out the calling to Christian education.  In addition, the ability to work well with adults and other students, maintaining excellent working relationships while positively representing HCS. Ability to easily share their faith in Jesus Christ with children as the opportunity arises. Must enjoy working with children and have the desire to become a positive mentor. Employees shall possess organizational and creative characteristics along with the ability to demonstrate mature decision making and sound judgment.  A respectful and responsible attitude and demeanor is essential.

EDUCATIONAL  AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be a current HCS student or alumna. Preference will be given to HCS juniors and seniors or alumni working towards a degree in education. Experience working with children in a child care setting is preferred. Must have or obtain CPR certification prior to starting work in the program. 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  

• Ability to take and follow directions
• Excellent interpersonal skills with both children and adults
• Strong organizational abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist the camp counselor in classroom activities and assigned duties
• Travel on field trips and assist in the supervision of children. 
• Assist and help lead Bible based lessons
• Assist camp counselors in maintaining a Christ-like classroom environment conducive to learning 
• Supervise gym, recess and lunch times

The above description covers the most significant duties performed, but does not restrict the administration’s right to assign or reassign other reasonable duties, responsibilities, or expectations to this job at any time, with or without advance notice.  The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.  Must be able to maintain a stationary position for the majority of the workday.  Must be able to traverse campus.  Must be able to use a computer and other audio-visual equipment.  Must be able to ascend and descend stairs.  Must be able to position oneself to work with children.  Must be able to communicate with others. Specific vision abilities required in this position include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  The employee must be able to hear low-volume sounds.  Must be able to assist children for health and safety reasons

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Indoors, outdoors, change in temperature/humidity; potential for excessive noise, using computer/monitor screen; may work alone, around or with others. Some exposure to the elements is to be expected while assisting with the duties of this position.