Positions
The following is a brief description of several positions at the camps. All staff are provided room and board and "staff ice cream" after 9pm! The summer lasts 8 weeks and all staff are expected to attend staff orientation which starts approximately 12 days prior to the campers arriving.Counselors: At least one year of college with a love for outdoor activities for a group of approximately 10-12 campers. Personal teaching skills for a specialized activity, along with swimming ability, is a must. American Red Cross Standard First Aid/CPR required. Starting salary: $312 per week. (For example, if you work at Brookwoods and Deer Run for the summer, you will be paid approximately $2500 for the summer, and this includes an expectation that you will be attending staff orientation.)
Junior Counselors: High School graduate with a love for outdoor activities for a group of approximately 10-12 campers. Personal teaching skills along with swimming ability is a must. American Red Cross Standard First Aid/CPR required. Starting salary: Approximately $2000 per summer.
Tripping Staff: 20-21 years of age; at least one year of college with a perfect driving record; will oversee and lead day and overnight hikes (training provided); American Red Cross Standard First Aid/CPR required. Starting salary: Approximately $2000 per summer.
Riding Staff (Brookwoods and Deer Run only): 20-21 years of age; at least one year of college; CHA certified (we will provide); experience caring for 10-12 horses and teaching young people beginning and intermediate riding skills. American Red Cross Standard First Aid/CPR required. Starting salary: $2000 per summer.
Unit Director: At least 2-3 years of college; camping experience. Supervision, leadership skills essential. American Red Cross Standard First Aid/CPR required. Starting salary: $375 per week.
Leadership Development Program: At least 2-3 years of college; camping experience. Supervision, leadership skills essential. American Red Cross Standard First Aid/CPR required. Starting salary: $337 per week.
Facility: Daily responsibilities include basic repair maintenance, trash pick-up, cleaning, etc. Must be flexible and able to work alone. Starting salary: $200 per week.
Food Service Staff: At least 18 years of age; good work habits and positive role model. Starting salary: $200 per week.
Medical Staff: Appropriate training and certification for assignment to the Health Center. Starting salary: $250 per two week sessions or tuition benefits.
Office Staff: Organizational, computer and cheerful phone answering skills . Starting salary: $200 per week.
Whitewater Rafting Guide: Guides must be at least 18 years of age, must have one year of college completed, must love the outdoors, and must be comfortable sharing about their faith with a broad range of guests, including non-Christians. Guides must be physically and mentally capable of completing a rigorous 7 day training period that will include extended white water swims and other demanding experiences.
