Okizu Volunteer Staff Minimum Qualifications, General Responsibilities, and Essential Functions 2018
Okizu Volunteer Staff Minimum Qualifications
- Desire and ability to work with children outdoors.
- Ability to be a positive member of a staff team.
- Ability to accept supervision and guidance.
- Good character, integrity and adaptability.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Okizu Volunteer General Responsibilities
- To identify and meet camper needs.
- To monitor the safety of each camper assigned.
- To carry out camp programs.
Family Camp Volunteer
Essential Functions
- Ability to communicate and work with groups and provide necessary guidance to campers.
- Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
- Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental conditions and any hazards.
- Must possess strength and endurance. For example, must be able to lift and carry up to 25lbs and walk a minimum of three miles daily on uneven terrain. Must be able to meet the physical and cognitive requirements of being responsible for minors in an outdoor living situation.
Cabin Counselor
Additional General Responsibilities
- To be responsible, 24 hours a day, for children in a camp setting.
- To monitor the daily health of each camper assigned.
Essential Functions
- Ability to communicate and work with groups and provide necessary guidance to campers.
- Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
- Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental conditions and any hazards.
- Must possess strength and endurance. For example, must be able to lift and carry up to 25lbs, and able to walk a minimum of three miles daily on uneven terrain. Must be able to meet the physical and cognitive requirements of being responsible for minors in an outdoor living situation.
Activity Counselor (Lifeguard, Archery, Ropes Course, Arts & Crafts)
Additional General Responsibilities
- To teach and help coordinate camp programs.
- To help maintain standards that lead to quality programs.
Essential Functions
- Ability to communicate and train staff and campers in safety regulations and emergency procedures.
- Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental conditions and any hazards.
- Ability to communicate and work with groups and provide necessary instruction to campers and/or staff.
- Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
- Cognitive and communication abilities to plan and conduct the activities to achieve camper development objectives.
- Must possess strength and endurance. For example, must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 25 pounds and walk a minimum of three miles daily on uneven terrain. Must be able to meet the physical and cognitive requirements of being responsible for minors in an outdoor living situation.