Summer Staff Position

QUALIFICATIONS:

·        Must be a Christian and be willing to share the Gospel message with youth

·        Be a Godly role model willing to love and disciple youth

·        Be available to work 8-10 weeks; from Memorial Day weekend to the first week of August (with some exceptions if discussed in advance)

·        18 or older (with some exceptions for HS seniors who are graduating)

·        Must be physically active to participate in camp activities

·        Willing to work with youth ages 7-15

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Disciple Maker Role – What do I do with Jr Staff?

·        Supervise High School aged Jr Staff  

·        Help co-lead activities with guests, giving the Jr Staff opportunity to practice leadership

·        Debrief days with Jr Staff to see what life lessons/Jesus moments they had.

·        Be a role-model: show good behavioral skills and allow for life lessons

·        Be a missionary: share the love of God through action

·        Be a fun-maker: use camp to show abundant life

·        Be a team-player: work with other staff in an encouraging environment

Summer Staff  Role – How can I help Great Oaks?

·        Be a team-player: assist the Host, Kitchen and/or maintenance staff as needed

·        Clean bathrooms, bunk rooms and meeting areas in our buildings

·         Assist guests with any of the following: archery, arts & crafts, basketball, canoeing, cooperative games, disc golf, fishing, field games, high ropes challenge course, hiking, nature walks, paddleboats, program activities, volleyball, singing, and swimming

·        Live out Jesus’ example of washing feet, by being a servant leader.

BENEFITS/ COMPENSATION:

·        Small camp with a small close-knit staff structure

·        Full summer to build relationships with a few High School students on a deep level.

·         Our ministry operates a follow-up ministry which allows youth to be involved year-round with the ministry so as to create discipleship opportunities

·         Guaranteed paid salary with fund raising assistance*

·         Lodging and meals provided

·         Paid training provided

APPLICATION PROCESS:

·         Fill out an application at www.greatoakscamp.org/apply

·         Provide at least 3 references with at least one being in a minister/pastor position

·         A camp representative will call to set up an interview after receiving the application

*all first year staff are paid a weekly rate of $200 a week ,and will be asked to send out letters explaining the ministry as a way of raising support. All money raised will be added to their salary.