Counselor Job Description

Since 1958, Solid Rock Bible Camp has provided the youth of Alaska with outdoor experiences to encourage a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Solid Rock will expect the counselor to seek to meet campers, guests, and summer staff in the areas of their spiritual needs to foster a mindfulness of God and an understanding of His love.

The Counselor (C) takes care of basic camper needs at Solid Rock Bible Camp (SRBC) under the guidance of the program manager (PM) and assistant program manager (APM) of the program area they are designated. This includes living with, leading, and supporting campers spiritually, physically, and emotionally while they are present at SRBC. All of this is the primary role of the C and relating these tasks to SRBC’s articles of faith, the mission, and vision of camp.

Responsibilities:

To promote unity and encourage others in the camp community.
To create a safe and caring cabin environment.
To watch for and encourage spiritual growth in your campers and assigned AC.
To seek opportunities to individually connect with each camper and assigned AC.
To ensure the safety of campers during your assigned activity periods and any time they are under your care.
To perform tasks as assigned by the PM and APM.
To report any problems to the PM and APM.
To report symptoms of ill-health to the camp health services volunteer promptly.
To talk with their Program Manager regarding campers’ behavioral issues or needs.
To ensure your cabin is clean and tidy throughout the week and especially during cabin clean-up.
To check camp lost and found with campers daily and before checkout.
To assist with support services such as dishes and cleaning when assigned.
To be punctual with your cabin group to scheduled meals, chapels, and other job assignments.
Solid Rock Ministries requires that all volunteers perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with policies and state and federal laws.
Solid Rock Ministries may require staff to perform other duties as assigned on a temporary or infrequent basis.

Authority:

Discipline of subordinates and campers up to the first step of SRBC discipline with combined documentation required for this level.
Enforcement of best practices at SRBC guided by the PM and APM.
To lead cabin group Bible study each day.
To work with and mentor the assigned AC and campers.
To supervise the cabin group.

Requirements:

Position requires a person with a commitment to safety, ethics, and honesty. Candidate must be able to move easily across a variety of indoor and outdoor terrain and work and teach in an outdoor setting. Most importantly the applicant must have an appreciation for camp ministry, commitment to personal spiritual growth, and affirm and assign to SRBC’s Articles of Faith, Philosophy of SRBC, and Mission Statement.

Prerequisites:

Personal faith in Jesus Christ
A practice of personal Bible study and prayer
Willingness to share your faith and teach the Bible
Must be at least 18 years of age
High School Graduate

Optional:

Lifeguard Training with waterfront certification (strongly desired and we offer training)
First Aid and CPR certification (Strongly desired and we offer training)
Camp belayer certified (Solid Rock certification may be acquired after hired)