Huston Camp and Conference Center

Job Descriptions

Counselor
Resident Counselor
Discovery Group Leader
Adventure Program Staff

Counselor Job Description

Desired qualifications and experience:
Minimum age 16 years old and completed the 10th grade
Able to work in a participative model
Experience with young people preferable
First Aid, CPR, Lifeguard Certification helpful
Successful participation in Counselor Training program
Interested in participating in the development of Christian community

Responsible to: Program Director

Essential Functions:
Physical ability to fully participate in camp activities such as hiking and games
Responsible for supervising young people with support from Huston staff
Good communication skills, including listening, leading activities and problem solving
Congeniality in working cooperatively with Huston staff to achieve individual and group goals
Understanding of community-building and ability to work toward this goal

General and specific responsibilities:

Plan, implement and facilitate Discovery Group activities
With Discovery Group staff, plan and lead each session's activities with an eye to community-building
Create opportunities for campers to reflect, learn from their experiences and plan their own activities
Use programming to foster a sense of community and trust as a primary goal of each session

Look out for campers' physical safety
Know their general whereabouts at all times
Supervise and be with them at all times, including sleeping hours
Explain and implement the policies and procedures necessary for community living
Respond to emergency situations in a responsible, mature manner

Facilitate appropriate camper behavior
Encourage acceptance, and positive interaction and behavior among campers
Help individuals face their problems and facilitate problem solving between individuals
Confront inappropriate behavior and assist the camper in changing it
Role model appropriate behavior in a Christian community
Follow all staff personnel policies
Use appropriate methods of feedback, communication, conflict mediation and discipline
Be receptive to feedback and work towards changing your own behavior when appropriate

Help campers assume responsibility for
Cleaning, hosting and stewardship duties
Their own safety and others'
Their own behavior, learning and fun

Participate in:
Counselor Training
Staff in-services

Compensation: Counselors are provided with:
Room and board
Accident and sickness insurance, State labor and industry insurance
A daily honorarium and 2 hours off each day

Resident Counselor Job Description

Desired qualifications and experience:
Minimum age 17 years old and completed the 11th grade
Able to work in a participative model
Experience with young people preferable
First Aid, CPR, Lifeguard Certification helpful
Interested in participating in the development of Christian community
Available entire summer 2007

Responsible to: Program Director

Essential Functions:
Physical ability to fully participate in camp activities such as hiking and games
Responsible for supervising young people with support from Huston staff
Good communication skills, including listening, leading activities and conflict resolution
Congeniality in working cooperatively with Huston staff to achieve individual and group goals
Understanding of community-building and ability to plan activities toward this goal

General and specific responsibilities:

Plan, implement and facilitate Discovery Group activities
With Discovery Group staff, plan and facilitate each session's activities with an eye to community-building
Create opportunities for campers to reflect, learn from their experiences and plan their own activities
Use programming to foster a sense of community and trust as a primary goal of each session

Look out for campers' physical safety
Know their general whereabouts at all times
Supervise and be with campers at all times, including sleeping hours
Explain and implement the policies and procedures necessary for community living
Respond to emergency situations in a mature, responsible manner

Facilitate appropriate camper behavior
Encourage acceptance, and positive interaction and behavior among campers
Help individuals face their problems and facilitate conflict resolution between individuals
Confront inappropriate behavior and assist the camper in changing it
Role model appropriate behavior in a Christian community
Follow all staff personnel policies
Use appropriate methods of feedback, communication, conflict mediation and discipline
Be receptive to feedback and work towards changing your own behavior when appropriate

Help campers assume responsibility for
Cleaning, hosting and stewardship duties
Their own safety and others'
Their own behavior, learning and fun

Participate in:
Pre-Camp Training
Counselor Training
Staff in-services

Compensation: Resident Counselors are provided with:
Room and board
Accident and sickness insurance, state labor and industry insurance
A competitive salary for the summer
Two hours off each day and one day off each week taken between sessions.

Discovery Group Leader Job Description

Desired qualifications and experience:
At least 19 years old
Comfortable in the out-of-doors
Able to work in a participative model
Experience with young people preferable
Basic Lifeguard or Lifeguard Training helpful
First Aid, CPR Certification helpful
Interested in participating in the development of Christian community
Available entire summer 2007

Responsible to: Program Director

Essential functions:
Physical ability to fully participate in camp activities such as hiking and games
Responsible for supervising young people with support from Huston staff
High level of communication skills, including listening, group facilitation and conflict resolution
Congeniality in working cooperatively with Huston staff to achieve individual and group goals
Understanding of community-building and ability to plan activities toward this goal

General and specific responsibilities:

Plan, implement and facilitate Camp activities
With Discovery Group staff, plan and facilitate each session's activities with an eye to community-building
Create opportunities for campers to reflect, learn from their experiences, and plan their own activities
Use programming to foster a sense of community and trust as a primary goal of each session
With DGL and Resident Staff, plan and lead all-camp activities

Look out for campers' physical safety
Responsible for well-being and supervision of campers assigned to your Discovery Group
Respond to emergency situations in a mature, responsible manner
Uphold the policies and procedures necessary for community living
Be available to answer questions, give suggestions, show techniques and/or refer to other staff members or resources

Help campers assume responsibility for
Cleaning, hosting and stewardship duties
Their own safety and others'
Their own behavior, learning and fun

Participate in:
Nightly Discovery Group Leader meetings
Pre-Camp training
Counselor Training
Staff in-services

Compensation: Discovery Group Leaders are provided with:
Room and board
Accident insurance, state labor and industry insurance
A competitive salary for the summer
Two hours off each day and one day off each week, taken between sessions.

Adventure Program Staff Job Description

Desired qualifications and experience:
Minimum age 21 with some college experience
Wilderness 1st Aid and CPR certified
Certified Lifeguard preferred
Current driver's license and good driving record
Experience supervising and leading young people
Experience with, and understanding of, community-building
Experience in rock climbing, inflatable kayaking and/or backpacking helpful
Desire to create and participate in a Christian community
Available entire summer 2007

Responsible to: Huston Center Director

Essential functions:
Physical ability to fully participate in rock climbing, inflatable kayaking, backpacking and rafting
Responsible for supervising young people in a wilderness setting with minimal support
High level of communication skills, including listening, group facilitation, and conflict resolution
Understanding of community-building and ability to plan activities toward this goal
Congeniality in working with professional guides and Huston staff to achieve individual and group goals

General and specific responsibilities:

Plan, implement and lead Adventure Camp activities
With other adventure staff, plan and lead each session's activities with an eye to community-building
Create opportunities for campers to reflect and learn from their experiences
Use programming - including adventure activities, other activities, reflection and discussion - appropriately to foster a sense of community and trust as a primary goal of each session

Look out for campers' physical safety
Explain and implement the policies and procedures necessary for community living
Supervise and be with campers at all times
Help campers to safely participate in adventure activities
Work cooperatively with professional guides to create and uphold safety guidelines
Respond to emergency situations in a mature, responsible manner

Facilitate appropriate camper behavior
Encourage acceptance and positive behavior and interaction among campers
Help individuals face their problems and facilitate conflict resolution between individuals
Confront inappropriate behavior and assist the camper in changing it
Role model appropriate behavior and attitudes
Follow all staff personnel policies and procedures
Use appropriate methods of feedback, communication, conflict mediation and discipline
Be receptive to feedback and work towards changing your own behavior when appropriate

Help campers assume responsibility for
Cleaning and cooking duties
The safety of themselves and others
Their own behavior, learning and fun

Participate in:
Pre-Camp training
Counselor Training
Staff in-services

Compensation: Adventure Program Staff are provided with:
Room and board
Accident insurance, state labor and industry insurance
A competitive salary for the summer