Adventure Staff
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Grace Adventures
MI
Summary
The Adventure Staff will implement camp programs by running and maintaining various activity sites including waterfront, high adventure, and target sports. They are also responsible for hosting guests, assisting with housekeeping, and supporting community worship services.
Job Description
Description
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
- Fulfill the overall ministry of Grace Adventures and implement the mission of summer camps and guest groups by running and maintaining a variety of programmed activities and activity sites to serve campers and guests.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Help run camp, guest group, and Community Worship programs with excellence
- Complete staff training and follow all camp policies
- Stay spiritually and physically fit to minister
- Become familiar with campus staff, facilities, and grounds
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain a vital, growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ
- Obey and enforce all camp rules and policies
- Run activity sites according to Grace procedures including (but not limited to):
- Target Sports: Slingshots, archery, BB guns, 22’s, shotguns, laser tag
- Waterfront: Canoes & kayaks, swimming, blobbing, other water activities
- High Adventure: Climbing tower, ropes course, zip line, etc.
- Outdoor activities: Biking, group games, ga-ga ball
- Cooperatives and Teambuilding
- Campfires
- Assist with management and maintenance of activity sites and program areas
- Attend all staff meetings
- Host guests according to Grace Adventures 5 star service standards
- Assist with housekeeping: cleaning showers, bathrooms, and buildings to meet standards of excellence
- Host Meals: set-up, manage, and communicate with campers and guests
- Support Community Worship as assigned
- Other duties as assigned by your supervisor(s)
POSITION TYPE: Seasonal
HOUSING: Provided throughout contract dates
MEALS: Provided throughout contract dates whenever campers or guests are being served
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Have a personal growing relationship with Jesus Christ
- Love for kids and adults and the ability to communicate with them
- 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.
- Willing and teachable attitude
- Team-based mindset
- Minimum age 17 years old
- Lifeguard Certification (not required, but desired, training available)
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid Driver’s License (preferred, but not required)
Grace Adventures is a year-round Christian organization in northwest Michigan working to strengthen spiritual, personal, and professional relationships for children, adults, and families through training, retreats, and camps.
We provide leadership and growth opportunities that focus on core values and change lives for the better. The experiences we create aim to improve a connection to faith, family, and community in a fun and encouraging environment.
Founded
1946
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Mears, Michigan
Grace Adventures is a year-round Christian organization in northwest Michigan working to strengthen spiritual, personal, and professional relationships for children, adults, and families through training, retreats, and camps.
We provide leadership and growth opportunities that focus on core values and change lives for the better. The experiences we create aim to improve a connection to faith, family, and community in a fun and encouraging environment.
Founded
1946
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Mears, Michigan