Reports to: Camp Program Manager and Camp Supervisor
Responsibilities:
- To manage all activity areas (sports/games, art, praise, nature, etc.)
- To supervise, encourage and support activity area coordinators.
- To lead in the creation and maintenance of a positive atmosphere throughout camp.
Qualifications:
- Must have a desire to minister to counselors and kids in a camp setting consistent with the goals, values and philosophy of Riverwoods.
- Must have an acceptable level of spiritual, mental, social and emotional maturity.
- Must be 20 years of age or older.
- Organizational abilities and creativity.
- Supervisory/mentoring experience.
- Good communication skills.
- High energy and outgoing personality.
Expectations:
- Follow all guidelines setup by Riverwoods, including the philosophy, goals and objectives of Riverwoods as well as any secondary procedures (dining hall, waterfront, etc.) and instructions.
- Model Christ-likeness in all things. Your attitude toward activities, inconveniences, Bible studies and other people will in every way determine the attitude of staff and campers toward these things.
- Your spiritual and physical health are crucial to your ministry, therefore you are expected to have personal devotions, get 6-8 hours of sleep nightly and participate in all relevant meetings.
- Always be on time. If you are unable to be on time you must make your supervisor aware ahead of time.
- Have fun! Balance organization and spontaneity to create lasting positive memories for staff and campers.
- Assist with program evaluation at the end of each session and at the end of the summer.
- Plan and guide weekly briefings and debriefings with activity coordinators.
- Supervise and assist in all activities in your area of camp.
- Pour into activity coordinators with your time, prayers, energy, assistance and encouragement – think about how you will intentionally do this throughout the summer.
- Meet 1-on-1 weekly with each activity coordinator to listen to them, guide them and pray for them.
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