Welcome, La Cima JC’s 2025!

Apply to serve as a Junior Counselor (JC)

Staff Commitment:

  • Arrival: TBD Between July 6-21, 2025

  • Departure: TBD (7-Days Total)

  • Location: Central Washington University

Optional Staff Retreat:

  • Dates: April 26-27, 2025

  • Location: Central Washington University

Application Deadline: February 14, 2025

Please complete this form by February 14, 2025 to serve on La Cima WA Junior Staff 2025 at CWU.

Questions?

Contact Vincent Perez

Junior Counselor (JC) Job Description:

Reports To: JC Coordinator; SC


Overview: Junior Counselors (JC) are typically former delegates and ¡La Chispa! Mentors who have been selected through an application process to volunteer their time as a part of the La Cima camp staff. They are responsible for working with the Senior Counselors (SCs) to provide a positive leadership camp experience for all delegates. JC’s are accountable to SC’s and to the camp director.

It is recommended that a successful JC serve no more than three years in the position. Junior Counselors are assigned to each dorm and are required to be present in the dorms at all times when delegates are present. They also play a key role in leading evening reflections activity in dorms and leading dorm group icebreakers. The Junior Counselor is an important position in the La Cima camp staff, providing guidance and support to both the SC’s and delegates alike.

Responsibilities:

  • Act as teaching assistant for the Senior Counselors (SCs)

  • Act as a peer adviser for the delegates

  • Model responsible behaviors

  • Observe camp climate

  • Show sincere enthusiasm (cheerleader for camp)

  • Promote inclusion

  • Pursue higher education in your personal life

  • Learn and grow as a person and leader

  • Demonstrate servant leadership


Duties:

  • Supervise dorms and establish positive community living spaces

  • Create an inclusive and safe camp environment

  • Support the SC’s as "teaching assistants" in councils

  • Assist with camp logistics

  • Be a role model

  • Lead evening reflections activity in dorms

  • Lead dorm group icebreakers

  • Model presentation techniques for council evening presentations

  • Help facilitate campfire/social

  • Create camp décor

  • Help delegates into dorms during registration & assist with early-bird activities

  • Help with organized recreation

  • Prepare supplies for council

Requirements:

  • Must be a high school graduate and most are enrolled in college

  • Must have previously attended La Cima as a delegate, ¡La Chispa! as a Mentor, or have a  service history

  • Must be willing to volunteer their time and services

  • Must be a positive role model for all delegates

  • Must demonstrate leadership and interpersonal skills

  • Must be able to commit to the entire camp session

  • Must be able to work well in a team-oriented environment