Cabin Counselors

Counselors directly supervise campers and are responsible to lead groups of campers in daily camp activities. Counselors lead and motivate campers, and facilitate safe group interactions to foster campers’ social, spiritual, physical, and intellectual growth.

Salary Information Dates of Employment
$300 - $350 per week plus room and board June 10th – July 26, 2024


Responsibilities
Concern for campers in your care
Develop a personal relationship with each member of your cabin group. Get to know them and be available at all times for their various needs. Socially interact with them. Be familiar with what’s going on in their lives
Know campers general whereabouts
Encourage acceptance and fellowship between cabin members and groups
Help campers understand policies and procedures of community life
Discourage anti-social or bullying behavior
Help individuals to deal with problems and facilitate conflict resolution
Offer daily check-ins to all campers
Program assistance
Assist program staff in facilitating group activities
Use the resources of camp to best advantage in helping campers to grow in their self discovery
Work together with other counselors and program staff to build to provide an excellent camp experience and build community
Help campers to assume responsibility for cabin cleanliness, personal care, and general camp care.
Perform behind the scenes duties as assigned by program director or camp director

Qualifications and Essential Functions
At least 18 years of age
High school graduate or GED
Experience working with children and formal leadership roles outside of camp is preferred
Complete counselor training at Camp Marshall including all necessary modules
Must be physically fit enough to walk on rough terrain over the 27 acre site, climb stairs, and carry loads of 40 lbs.
Willingness to participate fully in all camp activities including worship, arts and crafts, music, water activities, and games