Staff Counselor

What does a Staff Counselor do?

A Staff Counselor is the person that is with the campers all day, everyday. This member of the Loucon team stays in the cabin with campers and has the most interaction with the kids than anyone else. One is responsible for monitoring the campers need, getting them places on time, helping with activities, and leading evening cabins devotions. A staff counselor has a very direct, active ministry position.

What age campers will I be working with?

Loucon campers range in age from rising 2^nd graders to seniors in high school. As a Staff Counselor, the age one works with vary week to week based on the camp’s need.

How long is the employment period?

A position as a Staff Counselor is a five week commitment. There is one week of mandatory Staff Orientation and four weeks of work during summer camp.

How many staff members will be hired?

The number of Staff Counselors varies year to year based on need and the quality of the applicants, but usually around 4-6.

What are the requirements?

Loucon will consider any male or female who is a follower of Jesus Christ. Staff Counselor applicants must be at least 18 years of age and a high school graduate.

What does the job pay?

Many consider the pay of this job to be the only drawback. Regardless of the pay, the experience of a summer at Loucon cannot be measured. It is a ministry position with opportunities for growth in all aspects of life. If you still want to know, its $80 a week for first year workers.

What do I do if I’m interested?

One can download the Summer Staff application from the bottom of the forms page or contact the Director, Warren Hopper at Warren@Loucon.org or call 270-242-7160. All applications are due by February 27, 2009.