| Summer
Camp Staff - Job
Descriptions
Resident
Camp Director
Position
requirements:
Committed
Christian, active in their church, growing in faith and in agreement with
our Faith Statement.
Organized,
outgoing, has initiative, creativity, and attitude of service
Ability to
plan daily schedules and lead staff
Preferably
20 or older
Responsible
to the program director
This is an 15 week position.
Roughly 4 1/2 weeks will be spread out from date of hire until
summer (or
another arrangement). The
remaining weeks will be a resident position including meals &
lodging. General time off is
Fri. 8pm thru Sun. 5:30pm except specific weekend programs (currently 1 or
2 for 2008).
Responsibilities:
·
Pray for campers, staff and
give encouragement
·
Help recruit summer camp
staff
·
Assist Program Director in
planning and leading staff training
·
Help shape the use of
current year Bible curriculum
·
Make sure overall tone of
all activities are God-honoring.
·
Work with Program Director
to prepare resident camp schedule
·
Prepare rainy day schedules
with game/activity ideas
·
Plan & lead Sun.
evening staff meeting including prayer, interactive activity,
instructions, set-up jobs, procedure reminders, and devotional.
·
During registration, greet
parents and campers and be available to answer any questions, and make any
group / counselor changes
·
Lead morning staff meeting.
Check with camp counselors to see if they have any program needs or
questions. Ask for prayer
request related to whole group. Provide
spiritual encouragement and if appropriate offer praise, and / or
suggestions for improvement.
·
Give morning welcome,
instructions, verse review, daily announcements
·
Help organize group for
camp photo
·
Know Bible lesson well
enough to lead if needed. (Counselor sick)
·
Observe / participate in
Bible lesson, (at least 1 per week). When not observing a Bible lesson,
pray with other support staff at the beginning of Bible time.
·
Check with Food Service
Director daily to see if they have any questions about program food needs
·
Make sure preparations have
been made for all interest groups, shelter group activities, and craft
time
·
Give noontime announcements
and lead in prayer. Give direction for lunch procedures, Siesta
guidelines, order of the lunch line, camp store instructions, and
afternoon schedule.
·
When traveling to the pool
go over rules, help enforce rules, participate with campers, connect with
counselors, and provide direction for leaving.
·
Go over water slide rules
with campers the first day and hold slide staff accountable in enforcing
them
·
Prepare for and lead game
time, or make sure another staff person is prepared to lead and assist as
needed
·
Communicate with and pray
with speaker prior to beginning of Fireside program.
·
Give evening opening, and
closing prayer, and any instructions
·
After Fireside, either lead
group back to pavilion or be available to pray with campers if
arrangements are made for another staff person to lead group back.
·
Give closing night time
announcements
·
Handle any behavior or
other issues that counselors need help with.
·
Provide directions for
special events
·
Plan and lead Parent’s
Program with help from other staff
·
Have a brief meeting with
staff after campers leave for feedback and prayer.
Apply
Online
Pay:
Training:
- Challenge Course Staff
Training Day
- 2 Staff Training Weekends
- Leadership Orientation Mini-Week
- Orientation Week
Day Camp
Director
Position
requirements:
Committed
Christian, active in their church, growing in faith and in agreement with
our Faith Statement.
Organized,
outgoing, has initiative, creativity, and attitude of service
Ability to
plan daily schedules and lead staff
Preferably
20 or older
Responsible
to the program director
This is an 15 week position.
Roughly 4 1/2 weeks will be spread out from date of hire until
summer (or
another arrangement). The
remaining weeks will be a resident position including meals &
lodging (if needed) and/or a drive-in position.
Will include serving Sunday Evening, Sleepover Option nights, and serving with Resident Camp
one other evening (M-F) per week. General
time off is 3-4 of 5 evenings Mon.-Fri. and Fri. 6pm thru Sun. 5:30pm except
specific weekend programs (currently 1 or 2 for 2008).
Responsibilities:
·
Pray for campers, staff and
give encouragement
·
Help recruit summer camp
staff
·
Oversee both summer long
and weekly day camps
·
Assist program director in
planning and leading staff training
·
Help shape the use of
current year Bible curriculum
·
During registration, greet
parents and campers and be available to answer any questions, and make any
group / counselor changes
·
Know Bible lesson well
enough to lead if needed. (Bible teacher unable to come)
·
Check with Food Service
Director daily to see if they have any questions on program food needs
·
Check with Health Care
Director daily to see if they have any questions
·
Give noontime announcements
and lead in prayer. Give
direction for lunch procedures and order of the lunch line
·
Confirm with program
director bus & driver & camp leader for pool trips
·
Confirm water slide set-up
and camp leader for water slide schedule
·
Prepare for rainy days with
game/activity ideas
·
Lead or oversee Day Camp
dismissal
·
Plan for camper general
supervision
·
Lead staff meetings
·
Organize camp follow up
meetings for campers who make spiritual commitments
·
Plan and lead Parent’s
program with help from other staff
·
Help incorporate
Leaders-in-Training into day camp schedule
·
Prepare day camp schedules,
review with Program Director
·
Plan & lead morning
staff meeting including devotional, prayer, interactive activity, and
daily instructions, procedure reminders
·
Give morning welcome,
instructions, verse review, daily announcements
·
Know Bible lesson well
enough to lead if needed. (Bible teacher unable to come)
·
Observe / participate in
Bible, crafts, nature, games (at least 2 of each per week).
Check with class leaders and camp counselors to see if they have
any program needs or questions. Make observations of class leaders, camp counselors, and if
appropriate offer praise, and / or suggestions for improvement.
·
Help organize group for
camp photo
·
Go to either the pool or
water slide and go over rules, help enforce rules, participate with
campers, connect with counselors, and provide direction for leaving
·
Prepare for rainy days with
game/activity ideas
·
Give any directions needed
for snack time
·
Lead a closing prayer,
verse review, and announcements about upcoming days, and dismissal
instructions
·
Make sure campers follow
instructions for dismissal and that all campers are picked up.
·
Have a brief meeting with
staff after campers leave for feedback and prayer
·
Handle any behavior or
other issues that counselors need help with.
Apply
Online
Pay:
Training:
- Challenge Course Staff
Training Day
- 2 Staff Training Weekends
- Leadership Orientation Mini-Week
- Orientation Week
Worship Leader / Prayer
Coordinator
Desires to serve the Lord through leading worship in song for up to 240 campers and staff in various programs. The Worship Leader will lead age appropriate worship for various age groups of children and youth, and play a lead instrument well. The applicant must be spiritually mature, flexible and have good communication and organizational skills. Will plan song selection and plan for meaning full time of celebration and
reverence in group worship. Includes Prayer Coordinator responsibilities
(below). May also include additional responsibilities.
Desires to serve the
Lord through prayer for camp, campers, and staff and coordinating prayer
efforts on behalf of the ministry. Will
help staff develop prayer teams and updates.
Update prayer teams with prayer needs and praises.
This is a 10-week resident position including meals & lodging. General time off is Fri. 8pm thru Sun. 6:00pm except specific
weekend programs (currently 1 or 2 for 2008).
Apply
Online
Pay:
Training:
- 2 Staff Training Weekends
- Orientation Week
Food
Service Directors
Desires to serve the
Lord through planning and preparing meals for up to 240 campers and staff
per week. Coordinates
volunteer kitchen staff and food purchasing.
Should enjoy working with a team of people; possess a positive work
ethic, and a servant’s heart. Experience
in a working kitchen is preferred.
Health
Care Director
(Resident)
Desires to serve the Lord through managing the health care of up to 240
campers and staff. Reviews
health forms at camper registration, communicates with parents related to
health concerns, administers evaluations and treatment in the care of
staff and campers. Keeps
accurate records of all health related information.
Licensed RN, LPN, EMT, CNA or nursing students or those with
similar training are welcome to apply.
May also include additional responsibilities.
This is a 10-week resident position including meals & lodging. General time off is Fri. 8pm thru Sun. 6:00pm except specific
weekend programs (currently 1 or 2 for 2008).
Apply
Online
Pay:
Training:
- 1 Staff Training Weekend
- Orientation Week
Health
Care Director
(Day)
Desires to serve the Lord through managing the health care of up to 240
campers and staff. Reviews
health forms at camper registration, communicates with parents related to
health concerns, administers evaluations and treatment in the care of
staff and campers. Keeps
accurate records of all health related information.
Licensed RN, LPN, EMT, CNA or nursing students or those with
similar training are welcome to apply.
May also include additional responsibilities.
This can be either a resident position including meals &
lodging (if needed) and/or a drive-in position.
Will include serving Sunday Evening and serving with Sleepover
Option nights, and with Resident Camp
one other evening (M-F) per week. General
on site-time varies, but will likely be Sun. evening, morning of
registration (usually Monday), 8:30 am-4:30 pm Mon.-Fri.
Responsibilities also include serving during specific weekend programs
(currently 1 or 2 for 2008).
Apply
Online
Pay:
Training:
- 1 Staff Training Weekend
- Orientation Week
Nature
Instructor
Desires to serve the Lord through creative teaching and in the discovery
and exploration of nature. Emphasizes
what we can learn about our Creator through His creation.
Works closely with the Outdoor Education Coordinator in teaching
groups of campers and in feeding, caring for and displaying a variety of
species in the camp’s Nature Shack.
May also include additional responsibilities.
This is a 10-week resident position including meals & lodging. General time off is Fri. 8pm thru Sun. 6:00pm except specific weekend programs (currently 1
or 2 for 2008).
Apply
Online
Pay:
Training:
- 1 Staff Training Weekend
- Orientation Week
Videographer
Desires to serve the Lord through producing weekly camp videos to be
shown at the end of camp parent’s program and for purchase by parents.
Responsible for creating a camp video, and capturing a variety of
still photographs for each program. Oversee
all videotaping and editing and photography responsibilities.
Requires a high level of creativity and self-motivation. Applicants should have good computer skills and
organizational abilities as well as a willingness to serve in other areas
of camp as needed. Video,
photography and computer experience preferred.
May also include additional responsibilities.
This is a 10-week resident position including meals & lodging.
General time off is Fri. 8pm thru Sun. 6:00pm except specific weekend programs (currently 1
or 2 for 2008).
Apply
Online
Pay:
Training:
- 1 Staff Training Weekend
- Orientation Week
Arts & Crafts Director
Desires to serve the Lord through
coordinating the arts and crafts projects, classes, stations, supplies,
and working with volunteer Crafts Instructors, to organize creative hands
on experiences for summer campers. Requires a high level of creativity and self-motivation. Applicants should work well leading others, have creative skills,
organizational abilities, as well as a willingness to serve in other areas
of camp as needed. Art or
creative experience preferred.
May also include additional responsibilities.
This is a 10-week resident position including meals & lodging.
General time off is Fri. 8pm thru Sun. 6:00pm except specific
weekend programs (currently 1 or 2 for 2008).
Apply
Online
Pay:
Training:
- 1 Staff Training Weekend
- Orientation Week
Lead
Camp Counselors
Desires to serve the Lord through leading and caring for a group of 7-9
campers and encouraging other staff.
Counselors must possess a solid understanding of the Bible, strong
relational skills and lots of enthusiasm. (see “Camp Counselor” for
additional counseling description). In
addition, this person serves as the first level of oversight and
leadership to the same gender of counselors.
This person should have strong interpersonal relationship skills
with all ages. Preferably 19
or older. This is a 10 and a
half-week resident position including meals & lodging.
The half-week is Leadership Orientation. General time off is Fri. 8pm thru Sun. 6:00pm except
specific weekend programs (currently 1 or 2 for 2008).
Apply
Online
Pay:
Training:
- 1 Staff Training Weekend
- 1 Leadership Orientation Mini-Week
- Orientation Week
Camp
Counselors
Desires to serve the Lord through leading, teaching, and caring for a
group of 7-9 campers. Counselors
will live with campers in Adirondack style shelters, cooking 1-2 meals a
day over a fire, lead Bible discussions, pray with and for campers and
lead and participate in daily camp activities.
Counselors must possess a solid understanding of the Bible, strong
relational skills and lots of enthusiasm.
Will be involved in camper follow-up after camp. Preferably
18 or older. This is a
10-week resident position including meals & lodging.
General time off is Fri. 8pm thru Sun. 6:00pm except specific
weekend programs (currently 1 or 2 for 2008).
Apply
Online
Pay:
Training:
- 1 Staff Training Weekend
- Orientation Week
Day
Camp Counselors
Desires to serve the
Lord through leading, teaching, and caring for a group of 7-9 campers.
Day Camp Counselors will lead campers through and participate in
daily camp activities, including singing, Bible, crafts, nature, and
recreation. Will be involved
in leadership training, Bible study, discipleship, team building
activities each day after day campers leave.
Daily commitment approx. 7:30 am-5:00 pm. Counselors must possess a solid understanding of the Bible,
strong relational skills and lots of enthusiasm. Preferably 16 or older.
This is a 10-week drive-in position including meals (not lodging
other than Sun. night). Will
include serving Sunday Evening each week, and any nights with a Day Camp
Sleepover Option. General
time serving is Sun. eve 6 pm-Mon. 5:30 pm and Tues.-Fri. 8:30 am-5:30 pm.
(probable rotation of before & after care either 7-9 am or 4:00-5:30
pm) plus
Sleepover Option nights, and serving during specific weekend programs
(currently 1 or 2 for 2008).
Apply
Online
Pay:
Training:
- 1 Staff Training Weekend
- Orientation Week
Volunteer
Resident Camp Counselors
Desires
to serve the Lord through leading, teaching, and caring for a group of 7-9
campers. Counselors will live
with campers in Adirondack style shelters, cooking 1-2 meals a day over a
fire, leading Bible discussions, praying with and for campers and leading
and participating in daily camp activities.
Counselors must possess a solid understanding of the Bible, strong
relational skills and lots of enthusiasm.
Preferably 18 or older. Apply
Online
Time
Commitment:
- 1 or more weeks (Sun. 6 pm–Fri. 8 pm)
Training:
Volunteer
Day Camp Counselors
Desires to serve the
Lord through leading, teaching, and caring for a group of 7-9 campers.
Day Camp Counselors will lead campers through and participate in
daily camp activities, including singing, Bible, crafts, nature, and
recreation. Daily commitment
approx. 8:00 am-4:30 pm, plus Sun. night prep, and Sleepover Option
nights. Counselors
must possess a solid understanding of the Bible, strong relational skills
and lots of enthusiasm. Preferably
16 or older. Apply
Online
Time
Commitment:
- 1 or more weeks (Sun. 6 pm-Mon
4:30 pm) (Tues.-Fri. 8:30 am-4:30
pm) (plus 4:30 pm - 8:30 am on Sleepover Option night)
Training:
Volunteer
Maintenance
Desires
to serve the Lord through assisting in maintaining buildings and grounds
under the supervision of the maintenance director.
Should enjoy working with hands; possess a positive work ethic, and
a servant’s heart. Hours
vary. 15 or older.
Time
Commitment:
- By day or week as scheduled with Maintenance Director -
contact
us.
Volunteer
Camp Speaker – Resident Camps
Desires to serve the
Lord through teaching God’s word. Share
at evening firesides of 80-100 campers and staff.
Works closely with Program Director concerning teaching focus.
Desires to be a support to counselors in helping campers to begin
or strengthen and grow in their relationships with God through Jesus
Christ.
Time
Commitment:
- 1 or more weeks
(Sun.-Fri. evenings) - contact us.
Volunteer
Bible Teacher – Day Camps
Desires to serve the
Lord through teaching God’s word. Share
at four morning Bible classes each day, Mon-Fri.
Each class includes approx. 25-35 campers and staff.
Works closely with Program Director concerning teaching focus.
Desires to be a support to counselors in helping campers to begin
or strengthen and grow in their relationships with God through Jesus
Christ.
Time
Commitment:
- 1 or more weeks (Mon.-Fri. mornings) -
contact
us.
Volunteer
Kitchen Staff
Desires to serve the
Lord through assisting in the preparing and serving of meals for up to 240
campers and staff per week. Should
enjoy working with a team of people; possess a positive work ethic, and a
servant’s heart. Hours
vary.
Time
Commitment:
- By day or week as scheduled with Food Service Director -
contact
us.
Volunteer
Craft Instructor – Day Camps
Desires
to serve the Lord through providing structured arts and crafts
opportunities for campers to be creative.
Lead four morning craft classes each day, Mon-Fri.
Each class includes approx. 25-35 campers and staff.
Works with Program Director concerning project ideas.
Desires to implement scriptural themes into craft projects when
possible.
Time
Commitment:
- 1 or more weeks (Mon.-Fri. mornings) -
contact
us.
Volunteer Adventure Trip Leader
Desires to serve the
Lord through planning and leading adventure trips.
May involve some or all of the following: planning the trip menus,
purchasing food - save receipts for reimbursement from camp. (leaders for trips during summer can connect with the summer camp cook to see if they
have any of the supplies needed), loading, unloading, cleanup of gear, and
spiritual input / devotions, normally each morning & evening, during the trip.
Leaders will have experience with the particular type of adventure that
they'll be leading (canoeing, backpacking, rock climbing, etc.) Leaders
must also possess a solid understanding of the Bible, strong relational skills
and lots of enthusiasm. Preferably
21 or older. Apply
Online
Time
Commitment:
- specific
to the particular adventure, typically the trip time, plus planning,
packing, and clean-up time
Training:
- There may
be a Canoe Trip Leader's - Training Trip scheduled for spring of 2008. This possibility is still in the works.
Staff
Assistance Fund
Provides an opportunity for donors to give
to summer staff members. Donations are placed in the fund to be distributed
to participating summer staff at the end of the summer. A
donor may be an individual, church, or church related group. A suggested
goal is for participating summer
staff persons to receive a distribution of up to $100 per week in addition to
their base salary. (Ask for our Summer Camp - Staff Assistance Fund brochure.)
Returning Staff Bonuses
Staff who have previously served a full summer at Woodcrest will receive a $15 per week bonus for each previous year of service.
|
Summer Camp Staff Dates |
Challenge Course Staff Training
Day
|
April 26, 2008 |
Staff Training Weekend I
|
May 9-11, 2008 |
Leadership Staff Training
|
May 28-30, 2008 |
Staff Training Weekend II
|
May 30-June 1,
2008 |
Staff Orientation Week
|
June 1-6, 2008 |
Mid-Summer Staff Outing
|
July 12, 2008 |
Staff Retreat (full-time summer staff)
|
August
8-10, 2008 |
Staff Reunion / Fall Family Festival
|
October 3-5, 2008 |
Staff & Volunteer Appreciation
Dinner
|
November 3, 2008 |
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