Ox Lake Counselor

Program: Roots Summer Camp Minimum Age: 18 years old (by June 1st of year applying) Position Requirements: High School Diploma or GED and experience/passion to work with middle and high school aged youth. First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguard Certification may be required (training provided prior to or during staff training). Job Description: Ox Lake Counselors will be directly living in community with campers (7th-12th grade) at the Ox Lake site throughout each week.

Counselors will lead and facilitate Bible studies, worships, chapels, cabin activities, all camp games, challenge course activities, and assists with all aspects of the summer program. The ratio of counselors to campers is between 1:7 (7th-8th) and 1:10 (9th-12th). Most importantly, a counselor serves as a mentor to campers.

Counselors should feel comfortable working with youth independently and in various settings such as small and large groups or staff and campers. Essential Job Functions: Physical elements include frequent walking or standing for long periods of time, lifting 20-30 pounds, receiving a minimum of 6 hours of sleep a night, and being willing to be in front of large audiences. Mental elements include organizing and coordinating schedules, problem solving, managing a financial budget, communicating with peers, creating written communication, having knowledge and/or willingness to learn scripture and Christian faith, and be able to help with difficult situations such as discipline, conflict resolution and homesickness.

Equipment elements include being able to use a computer, copier, walkie, and telephone. Working conditions include being outdoors the majority of the time, which range from low 50's to high 90's during the summer season.