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Cabin Counselor- 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. Counselors are responsible for leading on average a group of 12 campers through daily activities in a camp week. Counselors provide leadership and supervision to campers. Counselors also are trained in various activities around the camp to help facilitate camper growth and development. Assist in providing leadership and growth opportunities to our Jr. Staff. Counselors will also assist in retreat activities and other camp areas as necessary. Previous Experience: Experience with children is preferred. 

This is especially great for psychology, 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)!
Dates: May 30th-July22nd (Check Website for more exact schedule)
Pay: Starting $275/week + incentives

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

Position: Cabin Counselor
Purpose: Provide guidance and supervision to campers
Responsible to: Head Counselors

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 all areas of Cabin and camper life (including but not limited to behavioral and emotional management, cleaning, and stocking the cabin area, overall management of cabin, etc.)
  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 operate, manage, and 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. 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
Qualifications:
  1. At least 18 years of age prior to the first week of camp
  2. Understanding and agreement with the camp's mission, vision, and values
  3. Passion to teach, understand lead, and develop children/campers
  4. Ability to relate to campers/children & work cooperatively with other staff members
  5. Previous experience with children helpful
  6. Attend training & required days of your contract, availability for the entirety of camp is required