Counselor
Special Note for Summer 2008, for applicants who have already worked for Concordia Language Villages: The “counselor” position now includes the previous counselor and senior counselor titles. It is appropriate for applicants who have previously been
a counselor or senior counselor.
Qualifications
• Completion of freshman year in college (as a fully enrolled student)/post-secondary school or international equivalent or equivalent experience
• Completion of intermediate level of language study (second or third year college)
• Previous Concordia Language Village or camp (residential or day camp) experience, preferred
• Experience with young people
• Enjoyment of living and working in a rustic, outdoor setting
• Skills in related cultural/recreational areas
Responsibilities
• Work under direction of dean and designated leadership staff members as part of counseling team
• Assume counseling duties for individual house/cabin and other appropriate groups; assume leadership as appropriate
• Participate in language instruction in both large- and small-group formats; assume leadership as appropriate
• Lead and assist with activities as assigned; participate in all Village programs
• Create a safe environment in which participants feel accepted by staff and peers
• Be attentive to supervising villagers at all times; assume leadership as appropriate
• Motivate villagers to participate actively in the target language and culture (in the community setting)
• Assist with the development of evening programs and cultural presentations; assume leadership as appropriate
• Assist with supervising credit villagers during interim weekend as required
• Complete villager progress reports to be sent to parents
• Manage villager groups to promote safety, minimize injury/illness and meet developmental needs
Compensation
$350-$500 for a two-week period, room and board
Other Program Positions
Assistant Business Manager
Business Manager
Day Camp Counselor
Mentor Counselor
Peer Leadership Intern
Waterfront Manager
Youth Leadership Intern
