PINE LAKE CHRISTIAN CAMP 

 2008 SUMMER STAFF POSITIONS

• PRIMARY STAFF POSITIONS

  • 11 Female Cabin Counselors

  • 8 Male Cabin Counselors

  • 3 Certified Life Guards/Dishwashers

  • 1 male & 1 Female Lead Maintenance/Housekeeping

  • 1 Male & 1 Female Jr Maintenance/Housekeeping

  • 2 Food Service

• TIME FRAME

  • Two weeks training - Beginning June 1

  • Five weeks camp - June 15 - July 18

  • Additional Program & Maintenance/Housekeeping Staff will be needed for July 20 - August 8

• 2008 WEEKLY COMPENSATION                                

  • 1st year Senior Cabin Counselor, Life Guard, Lead Program Staff, Food Service - $160/wk

  • All returning Senior Cabin Counselor, Life Guard, Lead Program Staff, Food Service - $190/wk

  • Junior Cabin Counselors will be volunteers but will be invited to attend Sr High Camp at no cost.

  • Lead Maintenance/Housekeeping - $200/wk

  • Junior Maintenance/Housekeeping - $100/wk

• PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • A personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and a desire to know Him more.

  • A love for children and teens, as well as a desire to teach, mentor, and build relationships in order to share the love of Christ.

  • Good physical condition, due to the daily physical demands that come with a camp ministry.

  • In agreement with the philosophy and ministry objectives of Pine Lake Christian Camp and the Statement of Faith of the Iowa Baptist Conference.

 SPECIFIC ROLE  RESPONSIBILITIES

• SENIOR CABIN COUNSELOR

  • Must be at least ONE YEAR post high school and at least 19 years of age

  • Will give leadership and guidance to campers assigned to their cabin

  • Will enthusiastically participate in all activities alongside their campers

  • Will be an evangelist and spiritual mentor, always striving to share Christ with their campers through word and deed.

  • Will develop & lead cabin devotions as scheduled

  • Will strive to meet one-on-one with each camper throughout the week

  • Will pray for their campers while at camp and following

  • Will discipline campers as needed, with the assistance of the Program Director

  • Will be willing to use personal skills and talents to help in camp programming throughout the week, i.e., sports, music, drama, crafts, etc.

  • Will attend daily counselor meetings and weekly staff orientations meetings

  • Will work together with all counselors and staff with a Christ-like love, encouraging one another and building each other up.

• JUNIOR STAFF

  • Must be at least 16 years of age

  • Will serve on a rotating basis in all areas of camp ministry--cabin counselors, kitchen, and maintenance.

  • Will enthusiastically participate in all activities alongside their campers

  • Will be an evangelist and spiritual mentor, always striving to share Christ with their campers through word and deed.

  • Will be willing to use personal skills and talents to help in camp programming throughout the week, i.e., sports, music, drama, crafts, etc.

  • Will strive to share Christ with the campers through word and deed

  • Will attend daily counselor meetings and weekly staff orientations meetings

  • Will work together with all counselors and staff with a Christ-like love, encouraging one another and building each other up.

• LIFE GUARD

  • Must be at least 16 years of age

  • Must have certification in LIFE GUARDING, CPR for the PROFESSIONAL RESCUER, and STANDARD FIRST AID.

  • Will serve at the pool as swimming instructor and lifeguard, and at the waterfront as a lifeguard depending on the need

  • Will enthusiastically participate in all activities alongside their campers

  • Will strive to share Christ with the campers through word and deed

  • Will discipline campers as needed, with the assistance of the Program Director

  • Will be willing to use personal skills and talents to help in camp programming throughout the week, i.e., sports, music, drama, crafts, etc.

  • Will attend daily counselor meetings and weekly staff orientations meetings

  • Will work together with all counselors and staff with a Christ-like love, encouraging one another and building each other up.

• LEAD MAINTENANCE/HOUSEKEEPING

  • Must be at least one year post high school

  • Will serve in a variety of areas, including: 

    • Clean, repair, and upgrade buildings, pool, grounds, and camp equipment

    • Setup buildings and equipment for program events

    • Assist with store operation, preparation, and stocking

  • Will strive to share Christ with the campers through word and deed

  • Will work together with all counselors and staff with a Christ-like love, encouraging one another and building each other up.

• FOOD SERVICE

  • Must be at least 16 years of age

  • Will provide support to the food serve staff as prep-cook, dishwasher, or dining hall attendant, including food preparation and kitchen and dining hall set-up and clean-up

  • Will strive to share Christ with the campers through word and deed

  • Will work together with all counselors and staff with a Christ-like love, encouraging one another and building each other up.