Summer Staff

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Are you searching for an experience this summer that will be spiritually rewarding? Would you like to build one-on-one relationships with young people? Do you have a passion to share the gospel of Jesus Christ and have an eternal impact on the lives of youth? Are you looking for a place where you can have fun all summer long?

If so, then Camp Willow Springs is the place for you! During a summer at CWS you will have the opportunity to work with young people in grades 3-6 and to share with them our three-fold purpose:

- To win young people to Jesus Christ
- To mature those who are already Christians
- To show them you can be a Christian and have fun

Our summer staff consists of 32 college students who demonstrate a spiritual maturity that enables them to be positive Christian role models to our campers. They love the Lord, love serving young people, and love having fun! As a staff member, you will share the Gospel with young people and eternally impact their lives while also growing and being challenged spiritually yourself. You will develop life-long friendships with the campers and staff and on top of all that you even get paid! The summer staff experience is so rewarding that 40-60% of our staff return each summer.

Our staff is held to a very high standard both personally and professionally. Applicants must have completed their first year of college or be of equivalent age, must be a growing and committed Christian, must have a heart to serve, and must have a deep love and enjoyment of children and youth. Upon completing the application, the Camp Director will contact you for a face-to-face interview at camp. Summer staff hiring decisions will be prayerfully and carefully considered, and applicants will typically be notified within 2-3 weeks of their interview. All summer staff members must be able to work the entire summer staff commitment from May 25-July 28. This includes a weeklong staff orientation and training before campers arrive at camp. During our summer camp program we offer general public camp sessions for campers in grades 3-6. Additional information regarding the nature and diversity of the total camp population is available upon request. Summer staff will also have the option to work additional weeks in August.

If you have questions regarding a summer staff position or the application process, please contact us at info@youthcampsforchrist.org or 252.586.0728.

Click here for the 2024 SUMMER STAFF APPLICATION

Summer Staff Positions:

16 Counselors (8 female, 8 male)

Job Responsibilities: Stay in dormitories with campers. Lead devotions. Help campers develop spiritually, physically, emotionally and socially. Be involved in all camp activities. Instruct in recreation areas.

4 Support Staff

Job Responsibilities: Support the overall camp program through service in recreation areas and other areas as needed. Be prepared to share your relationship with Christ. Leadership opportunities available.

Qualifications: Completed first year of college. Be a growing committed Christian. Deep love for and enjoyment of children and youth. Certification or experience in recreation areas as needed. Exhibit maturity and good judgment. Red Cross Basic First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguarding certifications are preferred.

2 Co-Head Counselors

Job Responsibilities: Leadership position that maintains communication with all summer staff and meet needs as they arise. Help staff grow and serve well. Work in recreation areas as needed. Other camp responsibilities as time permits.

Qualifications: Previous camp experience at CWS. Spiritually mature Christian. Twenty years old or older. Ability to build and lead cohesive Christian community.

Swimming Pool Supervisor

Job Responsibilities: Oversee instruction, safety, and daily maintenance of swimming pool. Test pool chemical levels and record results. Be prepared to share your relationship with Christ. Other camp responsibilities as time permits.

Qualifications: Completed first year of college. Be a growing committed Christian. Have a heart to serve. Deep love for and enjoyment of children and youth. Exhibit maturity and good judgement. Certified in Red Cross Basic First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguarding. Prior experience working at a swimming pool is preferred.

3 Ski Instructors/Boat Drivers

Job Responsibilities: Oversee instruction, safety, and daily maintenance of ski boat. Be prepared to share your relationship with Christ. Other camp responsibilities as time permits.

Qualifications: Completed first year of college. Be a growing committed Christian. Have a heart to serve. Deep love for and enjoyment of children and youth. Exhibit maturity and good judgement. Certified in Red Cross Basic First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguarding. Prior boat driving experience and waterski/wakeboard instruction is preferred.

Worship Leader

Job Responsibilities: Responsible for planning, organizing, and leading daily times of worship for both campers and staff. Teach campers what it means to worship and create an environment that encourages them to participate and points them to Jesus. Support the overall camp program through service in recreation areas and other areas as needed. Be prepared to share your relationship with Christ.

Qualifications: Completed first year of college. Be a growing committed Christian. Have a heart to serve. Deep love for and enjoyment of children and youth. Must have the ability to play acoustic guitar and be a good vocalist.

Canoeing Instructor

Job Responsibilities: Oversee instruction and safety of Canoeing program. Be prepared to share your relationship with Christ. Other camp responsibilities as time permits.

2 Media Specialists (Photographer and Videographer)

Job Responsibilities: Responsible for taking pictures/videos and producing a slideshow and highlight video for each camp session. Responsible for compiling promotional pictures and videos to be used by CWS. Other camp responsibilities as time permits.

Qualifications: Completed first year of college. Be a growing committed Christian. Have a heart to serve. Thorough knowledge of computers, graphic software, and video editing software.

2 Food Service Staff

Job Responsibilities: Assist in providing attractive, appealing, safely prepared, and nutritious meals. Other camp activities and responsibilities as time permits.

Qualifications: Completed first year of college. Be a growing and committed Christian. Have a heart to serve and have a deep love and enjoyment of children.

Youth Camps For Christ, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Age, Handicap, or National Origin.