OUR MISSION IS TO NURTURE POSITIVE CATHOLIC VALUES IN YOUNG PEOPLE AND TO PROVIDE CAMPERS A COMMUNITY OF FAITH AND FUN IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT.

**Deadline to apply is Jan. 31st**
Interviews held first 2 weeks of February
(Skype interviews avaiable for out of state applicants)

Applicants must be 16 years of age or older by June 1, 2020
Cabin counselors and mission team members must be practicing Catholics

Mandatory Staff Training: May 31- June 5

Positions:

• Counselor  
• S.W.A.T Team
• Mission Team    
• Chef

Brief Job Descriptions:

Counselor
A counselor will play a vital role in the safety of the campers who attend Our Lady of Guadalupe. They will also create a fun, faith-filled environment for those who attend camp.

• The supervision of 6-12 campers each week in a cabin. 
• Supervisory roles over activities and events outside of the cabin.  
• Lead prayers both in cabin as well as around the camp at varying activities and programs. 
• Encourage and talk with campers throughout the weeks. 
• Show your relationship with God both through actions and words 
• Organize and lead a variety of small and large group activities each week. 
• Identify and respond to camper behavior issues.
• Ensure that the cabin and site are kept clean, organized, and free of litter.
• Know and understand ALL emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
• Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp and all program areas.  This includes but is not limited to being responsible for your campers’ safety and their whereabouts at all times.
• Helping campers to understand and connect more closely to the Catholic faith through seeking opportunities both planned and unplanned to encourage the faith of campers.
• Monitor camper’s basic needs to ensure proper hygiene, health, emotional, physical and spiritual safety.

S.W.A.T Team
(Servants With A Task) 

• Encourage and talk with campers throughout the weeks. 
• Show your relationship with God both through actions and words 
• Know and understand ALL emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
• Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp and all program areas. 
• Helping campers to understand and connect more closely to the Catholic faith through seeking opportunities both planned and unplanned to encourage the faith of campers.
• Duties include but are not limited to assisting with activities and prayers, keeping up with hydration stations, serving meals, clean up, delivering mail, setting up and participating in special events
• An emphasis on spiritual and professional growth and maturity through daily meetings, regular spiritual formation, and team building activities. 

Mission Team

• Check in with staff members supervised at least once daily to see how they are doing and to ensure that all of their needs and camper needs are being met.
• Help each participant meet the goals established by the camp for camper development by supporting each cabin leader in their direct ministry to campers including prepping programs, resources, and support. 
• Identify and respond to camper behavior issues.  Report unusual camper behavior including homesickness, injuries/illness, inappropriate conversations and behavior issues to the camp coordinator. 
• Organize and lead a variety of small and large group activities each week.  
• Ensure that the cabin and site are kept clean, organized, and free of litter including checking in on cabin and all camp chores. 
• Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports. 
• Know and understand ALL emergency procedures associated with the camp program. 
• Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines and policies associated with the camp and all program areas. 
• Assists in the planning and execution of daily all camp prayers 
• Form staff members through prayer, catechists, and faith sharing

Chef

• Ensure a safe space for campers, volunteers, and staff 
• Prepare meals as scheduled
• Be willing and prepared to meet special food requirements 
• Ensure high standards of food safety and sanitation
• Safely and correctly operate kitchen equipment; 
• Ensure cleanliness of food preparation and delivery areas
• Complete weekly food inventory
• Recognize, follow, and implement camp policies and procedures 
• Know and understand ALL emergency procedures associated with the camp program. 
• Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines and policies associated with the camp and all program areas.