Leadership Staff

Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

• Fulfill the overall ministry of Grace Adventures and implement the mission of summer camps. Build and lead a culture of creativity, safety and positivity within the summer staff while running programs and programmed activities.  

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and encourage cabin leaders / other staff
• Complete the course of study during orientation and follow all camp policies
• Become familiar with the camp and grounds
• Keep spiritually and physically prepared to minister

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and model a vital personal growing relationship with Jesus Christ
• To equip and support cabin leaders, adventure, staff and band members in their roles
• Hold summer staff accountable for their actions
• To implement summer programs and fulfill all responsibilities of program staff
• Assist with behavior management and nighttime rounds 
• Plan and lead assigned activities 
• Attend staff meetings 
• Speak in chapels or at campfires
• Interact with parents as required 
• Assist with accommodations: cleaning showers, bathrooms, and buildings to meet standards of excellence
• Host Meals: set-up, manage, and communicate to campers, families, and groups
• Support Community Worship as assigned
• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor(s)

POSITION TYPE: Seasonal

HOUSING & MEALS: Provided throughout contract

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The information above represents the overall expectation of the entire Summer Leadership Staff team. That team consists of 5 different positions. Those positions are as follows:

• Program Lead: Upfront, outgoing personality. Responsible to plan, prepare, and lead the summer camp schedule. Silly songs, skits, running games, icebreakers, etc...
• Head Cabin Leader: Ideally an experienced cabin leader who is relationally focused and is excited to assist and support cabin leaders with behavior management, cabin coverage, etc...
• Worship Lead: Responsible to lead the worship team in creating dynamic worship experiences for our summer camp programs at the Grace Adventures and Paradise Ranch campuses.
• Adventure Lead: Responsible for leading and supporting the adventure staff team in delivering the summer camp program with excellence.
• High School Lead: Responsible for the leadership and implementation of the high school service week program on the Grace Adventures campus.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have a personal growing relationship with Jesus Christ
• Knowledge of and love for God’s Word
• Love for kids and adults and ability to communicate with them
• Leadership ability and experience 
• At least 2 years as cabin leader, adventure staff, or equivalent work with children or in a leadership role. 
• Good health and stamina as required to implement a summer camp program. This will involve long hours and lifting at times. Ability to work in various weather climates and conditions. 
• Minimum age 21 preferred 
• Education required: High School Degree or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License