Counselors are assigned a group of campers to lead, mentor, and oversee for the entirety of the camp, including leading them to activities, ensuring nightly curfew compliance, and leading morning devotions. Essential duties involve supervising campers' safety, punctuality, development, and general well-being while adhering to camp rules and guidelines.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma and Safe Sport Certification are required for this role, with previous summer camp counselor experience being preferred. Candidates must possess well-developed verbal communication skills and the ability to follow a set schedule.
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Job description
Provide seasonal support as directed by the designated supervisor.
Job Summary Working independently, exercising good judgment, and discretion in executing and performing the Wrestling Summer Camp duties.
Assisting students as needed with questions.
Supervise campers ensuring their overall safety, travel, punctuality (staying on schedule), development, growth, and general well-being through displaying patience, kindness, enthusiasm, problem-solving skills, and efficient communication.
Full understanding of our zero-tolerance for bullying/hazing guidelines and a willingness to take proper action.
Willingness to help with camp events such as on-ice/off-mat skills, small groups, games, etc.
Ensure knowledge of campers’ dietary, allergy, and medical needs prior to engaging in any activities.
Ensure the residential camper is properly checked out at the end of camp with a designated sibling, parent, or family friend.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities Assigned a group of campers to lead, mentor, and oversee.
A residential counselor will be responsible for their assigned ‘group’ for the entirety of the camp.
Duties include leading groups to and from the complex, dorms, dining hall, and various activities; ensuring each camper is in their assigned room each night at curfew; leading devotions for their group each morning; helping with practices, and active in organizing activities for their group during designated activities, in the dorms, or “down times”.
The residential counselors are responsible for their campers, and will track attendance of day campers, and are responsible for taking care of the campers of their group at all times.
The residential counselor will ensure that each of their campers are acting appropriately and following the rules outlined by the camp directors and the head counselor.
Assigned duties from supervisor(s) Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and leading industry performance benchmarks.
Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission Supervisory Responsibilities None.
Qualifications and Credentials Education and Experience High school diploma required.
Safe Sport Certified required.
Previous experience working a counselor for summer camps preferred.
Well-developed communication skills verbally.
Ability to be on-time and follow a schedule set by the director.
Essential Abilities and Competencies Communication and Comprehension Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
Possess public communication skills that allow for a professional representation of Liberty University.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent computer skills.
Driving Requirements If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel.
Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.
Time Type Part time Location Lynchburg - In Office The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner.
In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes.
It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job.
All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes.
The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements.
The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law.
Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.
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Whatever capacity you work in at Liberty University, you’ll be playing a supportive role in our mission of Training Champions for Christ.
Liberty has a wide variety of engaging and challenging positions available that are waiting for committed men and women of integrity just like you.
Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been Training Champions for Christ since 1971.
As one of the nation’s largest Christian universities, Liberty employs a diverse community of faculty, staff, and student professionals who are united by a shared mission and commitment to excellence.
Through their dedication and service, Liberty employees help create a collaborative, faith-driven environment that supports meaningful work and lasting impact.
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