Job detail
Summer Camp Counselor
Archdiocese of St. Louis
#Recreation#Summer Camp#Safe Environment#Youth Mentorship#Educational Activities#Catholic Values#Child Protection Training#Faith-based Programming
TemporaryOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 5 days ago
Location
Washington, Missouri
Quick overview
The counselor creates a safe, faith-filled environment by supervising campers and leading recreational and educational activities. They are responsible for modeling Catholic values and ensuring the safety and inclusion of all children.
Requirements summary
Candidates should have experience working with children and strong leadership and communication skills. Completion of diocesan safe environment or child protection training may be required.
TeamworkCommunicationLeadershipPatienceChild SupervisionConflict ResolutionActivity PlanningFaith-based Mentoring
Job description
- The Archdiocese of St.
- Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St.
- Louis area.
- Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St.
- Louis.Job Summary The Summer Camp Counselor helps create a safe, positive, and faith-filled environment for children attending the Catholic school summer camp program.
- Counselors supervise campers, lead recreational and educational activities, encourage teamwork and respect, and model Catholic values through daily interactions and behavior.Job Responsibilities Lead and assist with games, arts and crafts, sports, educational activities, and outdoor recreation Encourage positive behavior, inclusion, kindness, and teamwork among campers Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating Christian values and respectful conduct Assist with daily camp setup, cleanup, attendance, and transitions between activities Support prayer, faith-based activities, and other Catholic traditions incorporated into camp programming Communicate appropriately with camp staff, parents, and school administration Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming camp environment Follow all school safety policies and child supervision procedures Job Requirements Experience working with children preferred Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills Positive attitude, patience, and dependability Ability to model Catholic values and uphold the mission of the school Completion of diocesan safe environment or child protection training may be required The Archdiocese of St.
- Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
- All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
- Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening.
- The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment.
- Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.