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Head Counselor/Program Staff- Summer Internships Available

Pleasant Hill Outdoor Camp
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You can work anywhere this summer. Or you can do something that matters eternally! Maybe God is calling you to do something extraordinary this summer! Pleasant Hill Outdoor Camp is a nonprofit Christian Summer Camp sitting on 250 acres of the Ohio Mohican forest & on Pleasant Hill Lake.

  • We are looking for individuals (18+) who deeply love Jesus. Head Counselors lead, assist and execute the daily program activities including games, meals, and adventure activities. They help in scheduling, cabin assignments, inventory of programming materials, and management of program areas. Head Counselors will support and manage our camp team through collaboration. They will also assist in retreat activities and other areas of camp as necessary. Previous Experience: One year of summer camp experience is required. Experience with children is required. Experience with programming, scheduling, or leading a team is preferred.

This is especially great for psychology, event planning/programming, education, social work, and theology internships, other majors can still apply(and we can see if we can make it an internship for your major)! Depending on your major, we also love working with individuals in this position to create a program based on their majors. For e.g. in recent years, we had a candidate completing their Environmental Science internship, and they created and facilitated an environmental program for the camp.
Dates: May 24th-July22nd (Check Website for more exact schedule)
Pay: Starting $325/week + incentives

Learn more at https://www.phoc.org/summer-jobs


Position: Male & Female Head Counselor
Purpose: Provide guidance and supervision to Counseling Staff
Responsible to: Program or Executive Director

Responsibilities: 
  1. Work in cooperation with fellow staff to ensure a meaningful and positive experience for staff, guests, and friends of camp(including but not limited to other staff, board members, campers, parents, retreat groups, volunteers, etc.)
  2. Provide leadership, guidance, and supervision to campers in the following areas:
  3. Adjustment to camp life & cabin mates
  4. Camp Program & Activities (including our Jr. Staff Program)
  5. Spirituality
  6. Camp Rules 
  7. Health & Safety
  8. Camp & Cabin Cleaning procedures
  9. Manage the counseling staff and provide guidance and problem-solving tools to assist in interpersonal relationships with themselves and the counseling staff
  10. Create an energetic, collaborative, positive, passionate, & fun atmosphere for friends of the camp
  11. Participate in camp programs and activities, which include all elements of camp & camp culture
  12. Learn to manage, operate, & instruct on program areas (including but not limited to rock climbing, zipline, archery, bikes, team building activities, etc.)
  13. Participate and/or lead in spiritual-based programming and activities
  14. Assist in developing staff unity 
  15. Report any necessary information or concerns about the camp and campers to the appropriate personnel. This may include:
  16. Health concerns
  17. Abuse, harassment, bullying, hazing
  18. Disciplinary actions
  19. Emotional or mental problems
  20. Breaking of policies or procedures
  21. Assist in communication with parents/guardians of campers as needed
  22. Conduct & Participate in a performance review as necessary
  23. Agree and comply with all camp policies, procedures, standards, and directives
  24. Fulfill all the duties and meet the expectations as outlined in the staff manual
  25. Other duties as assigned or necessary, including substituting for other positions as directed
Qualifications:
  1. 18 years of age or above, with at least one season of experience in camp or related experience
  2. Experience with children, programming, scheduling, and leading a team is preferred
  3. Understanding and agreement with the camp's mission, vision, and values
  4. Passion to teach, understand lead, and develop children/campers
  5. Ability to relate to campers/children & work cooperatively with other staff members
  6. Attend training & required days of your contract, availability for the entirety of camp is required