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Diocese of Green Bay

Head Counselor

Diocese of Green Bay, Shawano, Wisconsin, United States, 54166

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES The primary role of the seasonal Head Counselor position is to serve as a resource for camp counselors in all aspects of their day-to-day responsibilities. The head counselor should be an exemplary counselor who can step in wherever needed throughout the summer, understands the mission and vision of the Diocese of Green Bay and Camp Tekakwitha, serves the campers, staff, and community deeply rooted in the Catholic faith, and models excellence for the camp counselors, kitchen aides, and counselors in training. This individual must align with the basic doctrine of the Catholic Church and act as a Missionary Disciple with a servant heart.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

19 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license

First aid/CPR certified (or willing to be trained)

Lifeguard certification preferred (or willing to be trained)

Understanding of the mission/vision of Camp Tekakwitha

Understanding of Catholic Church teachings and practices

Background as a Camp Counselor, at least one year of previous youth camp staff experience (preferably at Camp Tekakwitha)

Knowledge of human development for program implementation and age-specific activities

Proficiency with conflict resolution and problem solving

Proficient listener and communicator with people from all walks of life

Adequate knowledge of the summer camp world, youth programming, and Catholicism

Collaborative decision-making skills and conflict management

Ability to work well with people of all backgrounds and all ages

Strong relational ability to serve as a member of a team, work independently, lead small groups, and work one on one

Competency in aligning to mission/vision, state standards, and ACA regulations

Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Excellent verbal communication skills

Strong decision-making skills

Time management

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Meet deadlines

Methodical, logical, patient, careful, detail-oriented and accurate

Confidentiality

Positivity

Adaptability to new situations

Works well under pressure

Superb organization skills

Work effectively independently and in a team environment

Enjoy being with young people

Well organized and able to work independently

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Temporary

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If interested in this position, please apply at: https://www.gbdioc.org/careers/

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