Camp Minnehaha Lead Counselor
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Compensation Intelligence
WeekdayDoc + BLS OES 2024 · MN adjusted
40% below median for Counselor in MN — negotiate
Job Description
About the Role
Join Minnehaha Academy as a Camp Lead Counselor – Summer Position in United States. Minnehaha Academy is a Christian school and a ministry of the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church. Our mission is to provide a high quality education integrating Christian faith and learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee campers and camp assistants as Lead Counselor to ensure a safe and fun camp environment.
Requirements
- Age: Must be at least 18 years old.
- Reliability: Must be dependable and maintain consistent attendance.
- Mission Alignment: Actively support the mission and values of Minnehaha Academy. Experience & Skills
- Childcare Background: Previous experience working with children in a church, school, or camp setting is preferred.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $17/hr
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Minnehaha Academy in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Camp Minnehaha Lead Counselor at Minnehaha Academy a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Child Development physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Child Development — Physician Career Context
This Child Development position at Minnehaha Academy is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
Stated compensation: starts at $17.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $17 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Minnesota.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Childcare, Communication, Instructional Ability, Behavioral Oversight, Team Leadership, Engagement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Child Development role.
Core responsibilities: The Lead Counselor is responsible for overseeing campers and camp assistants to ensure a safe and enjoyable camp environment throughout the nine weeks of summer camp.
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago