Camp BlueSky Junior Counselor 

Length of Service:  3-6 weeks (28th May - June 14th 2024 , 1st July -19th July 2024)

Overview: 

The Junior Counselor’s (JC) primary role will be to assist the Camp Counselors in caring for and guiding campers as they engage in;- fun activities, adventurous challenges, and a spiritually rich community. They may also assist the Program staff with a variety of tasks related to activities and daily programs at camp. The JC should be eager to nurture the Campers and create an environment of love, acceptance, and growth.

Junior Counselors will serve under the leadership of Full-time and Seasonal BlueSky staff who are experienced, professional, and faithfully following Jesus in their lives. It is an opportunity for them to grow in their personal faith, strengthen their character through serving others, develop leadership and professional skills, and build positive friendships
with peers.

Qualifications:

• A self-professing Christ follower, actively involved in a Christian faith community and actively pursuing Christ on a consistent basis.

• Heart for the nations with proven spiritual leadership experience.

• Passion for adventure and the outdoors, along with a deep commitment to Christian faith and values.

• You must be aged 18 years.

• A high school diploma/certificate.

• Must have a genuine interest in promoting a positive, safe, and fun environment for children.

• Given the nature of the camp program, being physically fit is a crucial requirement.

• Ability to lead and inspire campers.

• Effective in communicating with campers and staff.

• Be able to report issues and conflicts that may arise among campers.

• Must be patient and have compassion for campers and fellow staff.

• Must be flexible and responsive to changing situations.

• Ability to work cooperatively with other staff members and integrate into the camp’s community.

• Having skills or knowledge in activities offered in camp can be advantageous.

 

Requirements:

• Commitment to the BlueSky Vision: Purpose, Mission, and Core Values.

• Willingness to commit for at least 3 weeks (1 staff training week and 2 Camp sessions)

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For more information please contact Steph Kimsey at stephani.kimsey@blueskyglobal.org