Camp Woodhaven - Staff Positions

Staff Positions:

Senior Counselor - 18 Years and Older

Teach and model Godly characteristics to campers & staff at all times
Carry out and enforce established rules and safety regulations of camp
Be responsible for the physical, emotional, and spiritual well being of five to ten campers throughout each week, and help maintain standards that lead to a quality program
Take attendance and a lunch count each morning. MAKE SURE EVERYONE HAS A LUNCH!!
Be an active participant-If you are engaged, your camper will be engaged! If you need a breather, cheer from the sidelines.
Strongly encourage children to participate. Do not offer alternate activities for specialist areas.
Work with the campers on their Bible Memory verses
Clean up and return equipment your group has used for an activity
Hand out all art projects, “lost and found, “ and camp mail from group bin at PM flag
Keep children from talking during the flag ceremony and encourage participation during the assembly time. Keep your campers sitting close to the flag pole in your assigned zone.
Enforce the rule of three: Any time a camper needs to go to the bathroom or the nurse, they must be accompanied by another camper and staff member.
Go to your CORE leader for guidance on discipline issues
Eat lunch at the assigned lunch location and dispose of all lunch trash in the dumpster
Stay with your campers till they are through the pool dressing room. Once they are through the door, rotate with other staff to create three 15 minute blocks:

15 minutes sitting by the pool edge & scanning the pool surface- no talking during this time
15 minutes sitting close to the pool doors and watching for campers who need to use the restroom. Always go into the pool locker room in groups of three to protect yourself. Do not allow a camper to go into the room with supervision.
15 minutes supervising the pool deck/picnic tables

Participate in Opening and Closing assemblies by leading your campers in the flag ceremony and leading group singing once a week
Before leaving camp for the day, check to make sure all trash has been picked up from your fence post (have the campers do this for you before they leave your area) and dispose of the trash in the Trading Post trash cans. Bring lost and found to the chapel.
Assist with car line dismissal. Have your campers stay close by your side without talking so that they can hear if their name is called. If all of the campers from your group have been picked up, help another group or clean up trash. No one can leave until all campers have been picked up (with the exception of someone who is running late).
Submit your daily report before leaving camp.
Never use your cell phone while at camp except during break. Keep it in your bag including during carline.
Participate in 360 ° feedback as an employee evaluation method
Participate in one overday
Plan Friday Festival/group time activities for your group with your campers giving input

Junior Counselor - 16-17 Years Old

Teach and model Godly characteristics to campers & staff at all times
Carry out and enforce established rules and safety regulations of camp
Be responsible for the physical, emotional, and spiritual well being of five to ten campers throughout each week, and help maintain standards that lead to a quality program
Take attendance and a lunch count each morning. MAKE SURE EVERYONE HAS A LUNCH!!
Be an active participant-If you are engaged, your camper will be engaged! If you need a breather, cheer from the sidelines.
Strongly encourage children to participate. Do not offer alternate activities for specialist areas.
Work with the campers on their Bible Memory verses
Clean up and return equipment your group has used for an activity
Hand out all art projects, “lost and found, “ and camp mail from group bin at PM flag
Keep children from talking during the flag ceremony and encourage participation during the assembly time. Keep your campers sitting close to the flag pole in your assigned zone.
Enforce the rule of three: Any time a camper needs to go to the bathroom or the nurse, they must be accompanied by another camper and staff member.
Go to your CORE leader for guidance on discipline issues
Eat lunch at the assigned lunch location and dispose of all lunch trash in the dumpster
Stay with your campers till they are through the pool dressing room. Once they are through the door, rotate with other staff to create three 15 minute blocks:

15 minutes sitting by the pool edge & scanning the pool surface- no talking during this time
15 minutes sitting close to the pool doors and watching for campers who need to use the restroom. Always go into the pool locker room in groups of three to protect yourself. Do not allow a camper to go into the room with supervision.
15 minutes supervising the pool deck/picnic tables

Participate in Opening and Closing assemblies by leading your campers in the flag ceremony and leading group singing once a week
Before leaving camp for the day, check to make sure all trash has been picked up from your fence post (have the campers do this for you before they leave your area) and dispose of the trash in the Trading Post trash cans. Bring lost and found to the chapel.
Assist with car line dismissal. Have your campers stay close by your side without talking so that they can hear if their name is called. If all of the campers from your group have been picked up, help another group or clean up trash. No one can leave until all campers have been picked up (with the exception of someone who is running late).
Submit your daily report before leaving camp.
Never use your cell phone while at camp except during break. Keep it in your bag including during carline.
Participate in 360 ° feedback as an employee evaluation method
Participate in one overday
Plan Friday Festival/group time activities for your group with your campers giving input

Adventure Specialist

Overview: Specifically addresses community and teamwork. Activities will include, promote and insure inclusion of all participants in problem solving, age appropriate physical challenges, exploration of the site and use of team building exercises and equipment.

Mission: To present opportunities for community building and involvement in sharing of responsibilities and decision-making based on the age and physical abilities of the participants.

Teach and model Godly characteristics to campers & staff at all times
Carry out and enforce established rules and safety regulations of camp
Provide team-building program and try to tie your specialist programming into the theme for the week using an adventure activity in conjunction with imagination to bridge the activity.
Teach, model, and monitor proper use of adventure equipment
Open car doors in the AM at 8:30 sharp.
Put away all adventure equipment at the end of the day into the archery/adventure shed
Keep the shed organized and clean
Assist with Friday Festival prep when needed
Before leaving camp for the day, check to make sure all trash has been picked up from your adventure area (have the campers do this for you before they leave your area) and dispose of the trash in the dumpster
Attend Monday morning specialist meeting
Attend Thursday Specialist lunch and bring shopping list for the following week
Submit purchase requests one week in advance or be prepared to shop for the item using petty cash funds
Eat lunch with the group assigned to you
Take a 15 minute break during the day after you eat lunch with the group and before your next block starts if you do not have a planning period that day
Attend and Participate in Opening and Closing ceremonies-you may be participating in skits-Help keep the campers herded in close to the flag pole
Assist with car line dismissal. No one can leave until all campers have been picked up (with the exception of someone who is running late).
Submit your daily report before leaving camp
Never use your cell phone, unless you are bringing a group on a hike. Keep it in your car
Make sure group staff has picked up Epi-pens from the Health Office prior to hikes
Inform the director of all hiking times and trail locations prior to departure
Assist CORE leaders with Friday Festival cleanup on Fridays
Participate in 360 ° feedback as an employee evaluation method
Participate with one Overday

Archery Specialist (Monday-Thursday position)

Overview: Specifically addresses personal skill. Activities will include specific emphasis on safety, equipment care and maintenance, history, and skill development.

Mission: To present personal, physical and mental challenges and establish a discipline that perpetuates each individual participant’s personal responsibility for all participants’ safety and well-being, regardless of age and ability of campers. (This program component is offered only to campers age 7 and up.)

Teach and model Godly characteristics to campers & staff at all times
Carry out and enforce established rules and safety regulations of camp
Open car doors in the AM at 8:30 sharp.
Provide program and try to tie your specialist programming into the theme for the week using varying targets, decorations, or prizes.
Teach, model, and monitor proper use of archery equipment
Attend Monday morning specialist meeting
Attend Thursday Specialist lunch and bring your shopping list for the following week
Submit purchase requests one week in advance or be prepared to shop for the item using petty cash funds
Put away all archery equipment at the end of the day into the shed
Before leaving camp for the day, check to make sure all trash has been picked up in the archery area (have the campers do this for you before they leave your area) and dispose of the trash in the dumpster
Return the water cooler to the Dining Hall
Eat lunch with the group assigned to you
Take a 15 minute break during the day after you eat lunch with the group and before your next block starts if you do not have a free block that day
Participate in Opening and Closing ceremonies-you may be participating in skits-Help keep the campers herded in close to the flag pole
Assist with car line dismissal. No one can leave until all campers have been picked up (with the exception of someone who is running late).
Submit your daily report before leaving camp
Participate in 360 ° feedback as an employee evaluation method
Never use your cell phone. Keep it in your car

Arts & Crafts Specialist

Overview: Specifically addresses personal artistic involvement. Activities will promote and insure inclusion of all participants in artistic interpretation, experimentation with various recyclable materials, fine motor activities and tactile experiences.

Mission: To present challenges to enable successful artistic enrichment based on the aptitude and age of the child.

Teach and model Godly characteristics to campers & staff at all times
Carry out and enforce established rules and safety regulations of camp
Open car doors in the AM at 8:30 sharp.
Provide engaging program
Try to tie your specialist programming into the theme for the week using subjects that relate to the theme to encourage interdisciplinary education
Teach, model, and monitor proper use of art equipment and supplies
Put away all art equipment at the end of the day and thoroughly wash brushes and store tip up
Before leaving camp for the day, check to make sure all trash has been picked up in the arts & crafts area (have the campers do this for you before they leave your area) and dispose of the trash in the dumpster
Keep A/C area swept and organized
Attend Monday morning specialist meeting
Attend Thursday Specialist lunch and bring your shopping list for the following week
Submit purchase requests one week in advance or be prepared to shop for the item using petty cash funds
Eat lunch with the group assigned to you.
Take a 15 minute break during the day after you eat lunch with the group and before your next block starts if you have no planning blocks that day
Participate in Opening and Closing ceremonies-you may be participating in skits-Help keep the campers herded in close to the flag pole
Submit your daily report before leaving camp
Never use your cell phone. Keep it in your car.
Assist CORE Leaders with Friday Festival cleanup on Fridays
Participate in 360 ° feedback as an employee evaluation method
Participate in one overday

Campcraft Specialist

Overview: Specifically addresses traditional wilderness and survival skills and camping arts. Activities will include, promote and insure inclusion of all participants in learning about techniques and best practices for making shelters, fire safety, orienteering and navigation, plant identification, geocaching, wilderness preservation, and leathercraft.

Mission: To present skills and knowledge regarding camping and wilderness survival in a “hands on” manner that connects children to their outdoor environment.

Teach and model Godly characteristics to campers & staff at all times
Carry out and enforce established rules and safety regulations of camp
Provide engaging camping arts program and try to tie your specialist programming into the theme for the week using a campcraft activity in conjunction with imagination to bridge the activity.
Teach, model, and monitor proper use of camping arts equipment
Open car doors in the AM at 8:30 sharp.
Put away all campcraft equipment at the end of the day
Keep campcraft materials organized and clean
Assist with Friday Festival prep when needed
Before leaving camp for the day, check to make sure all trash has been picked up from your campcraft area (have the campers do this for you before they leave your area) and dispose of the trash in the dumpster
Attend Monday morning specialist meeting
Attend Thursday Specialist lunch and bring shopping list for the following week
Submit purchase requests one week in advance or be prepared to shop for the item using petty cash funds
Eat lunch with the group assigned to you
Take a 15 minute break during the day after you eat lunch with the group and before your next block starts if you do not have a planning period that day
Attend and Participate in Opening and Closing ceremonies-you may be participating in skits-Help keep the campers herded in close to the flag pole
Assist with car line dismissal. No one can leave until all campers have been picked up (with the exception of someone who is running late).
Submit your daily report before leaving camp
Never use your cell phone, unless you are bringing a group on a hike. Keep it in your car
Make sure group staff has picked up Epi-pens from the Health Office prior to hikes
Inform the director of all hiking times and trail locations prior to departure
Assist CORE leaders with Friday Festival cleanup on Fridays
Participate in 360 ° feedback as an employee evaluation method
Participate with one Overday

Character Building Specialist

Overview: Provides character building program by using Bible verses or stories to bring each lesson to life. Incorporate crafts, skits, and games to demonstrate the desired character trait.

Mission: To present the teachings of the Bible in a manner that will encourage and enable each child carry these teachings into their daily lives, beyond camp time.

Teach and model Godly characteristics to campers & staff at all times
Carry out and enforce established rules and safety regulations of camp
Open car doors in the AM at 8:30 sharp.
Provide engaging program
Try to tie your specialist programming into the theme for the week using subjects that relate to the theme to encourage interdisciplinary education
Use planning periods to set up, prep or clean
Put away all drama props and materials at the end of the day
Before leaving camp for the day, check to make sure all trash has been picked up in the pavilion area (have the campers do this for you before they leave your area) and dispose of the trash in the trash can. Take trash to the dumpster.
Lock the Character Building room at the end of the day
Attend Monday morning specialist meeting
Attend Thursday Specialist lunch and bring shopping list for the following week
Submit purchase requests one week in advance or be prepared to shop for the item using petty cash funds
Take a 15 minute break during the day after you eat lunch with the group and before your next block starts
Participate in Opening and Closing ceremonies-you may be participating in skits-Help keep the campers herded in close to the flag pole
Assist with car line dismissal. No one can leave until all campers have been picked up (with the exception of someone who is running late).
Submit your daily report before leaving camp
Never use your cell phone. Keep it in your car.
Assist with chapel setup/cleanup on Fridays
Participate in 360 ° feedback as an employee evaluation method
Participate in one overday

Dance Specialist (Monday-Thursday position)

Overview: Provides opportunity for campers to be exposed to different types of dance, movement, and exercise based activities set to music.

Mission: To give campers the ability to explore different dance and movement genres as a fun exercise alternative.

Teach and model Godly characteristics to campers & staff at all times
Carry out and enforce established rules and safety regulations of camp
Open car doors in the AM at 8:30 sharp.
Provide engaging program
Try to tie your specialist programming into the theme for the week using subjects that relate to the theme to encourage interdisciplinary education
Use planning periods to set up, prep or clean
Put away all dance props and sound equipment at the end of the day
Before leaving camp for the day, check to make sure all trash has been picked up in the pavilion area (have the campers do this for you before they leave your area) and dispose of the trash in the trash can. Take trash to the dumpster.
Attend Monday morning specialist meeting
Attend Thursday Specialist lunch and bring shopping list for the following week
Submit purchase requests one week in advance or be prepared to shop for the item using petty cash funds
Take a 15 minute break during the day after you eat lunch with the group and before your next block starts if you do not have a planning period that day
Participate in Opening and Closing ceremonies-you may be participating in skits-Help keep the campers herded in close to the flag pole
Assist with car line dismissal. No one can leave until all campers have been picked up (with the exception of someone who is running late).
Submit your daily report before leaving camp
Never use your cell phone. Keep it in your car.
Participate in 360 ° feedback as an employee evaluation method
Participate in one overday

Drama Specialist

Overview: Specifically addresses comportment, public speaking, community building, and dramatic presentation. Age appropriate activities will include, promote and insure inclusion of all participants in experiences with costuming and make-up, adaptation of props, interpretation, mime and improvisation.

Mission: To provide every child with the opportunity to practice on stage activities in a supportive, fun and non-competitive environment in order to strengthen each child’s confidence in themselves and love for the dramatic arts.

Teach and model Godly characteristics to campers & staff at all times
Carry out and enforce established rules and safety regulations of camp
Open car doors in the AM at 8:30 sharp.
Provide engaging program
Try to tie your specialist programming into the theme for the week using subjects that relate to the theme to encourage interdisciplinary education
Assist with Friday Festival prep as needed
Put away all drama props at the end of the day
Before leaving camp for the day, check to make sure all trash has been picked up in the drama area (have the campers do this for you before they leave your area) and dispose of the trash in the trash can. Take trash to the dumpster.
Attend Monday morning specialist meeting
Attend Thursday Specialist lunch and bring shopping list for the following week
Submit purchase requests one week in advance or be prepared to shop for the item using petty cash funds
Eat lunch with the group assigned to you
Take a 15 minute break during the day after you eat lunch with the group and before your next block starts on the days you do not have a planning
Participate in Opening and Closing ceremonies-you may be participating in skits-Help keep the campers herded in close to the flag pole
Assist with car line dismissal. No one can leave until all campers have been picked up (with the exception of someone who is running late).
Submit your daily report before leaving camp
Never use your cell phone. Keep it in your car.
Assist CORE Leaders with Friday Festival cleanup on Fridays
Participate in 360 ° feedback as an employee evaluation method
Participate in one overday

Music Specialist

Overview: Works in conjunction with the character building specialist to introduce music, both vocal and instrumental, that ties in with the lesson for the week and makes the lessons or verses more memorable.

Mission: To present the character building lessons and verses through songs and to expose children to different instruments in order to encourage them to play them outside of camp. Allow some children to use these gifts by participating with leading music for chapel and/or flag ceremonies.

Teach and model Godly characteristics to campers & staff at all times
Carry out and enforce established rules and safety regulations of camp
Open car doors in the AM at 8:30 sharp.
Provide engaging program
Try to tie your specialist programming into the theme for the week using subjects that relate to the theme to encourage interdisciplinary education
Use planning periods to set up, prep or clean
Put away all props and musical equipment at the end of the day
Before leaving camp for the day, check to make sure all trash has been picked up in the pavilion area (have the campers do this for you before they leave your area) and dispose of the trash in the trash can. Take trash to the dumpster.
Lock the Character Building/Music room at the end of the day
Attend Monday morning specialist meeting
Attend Thursday Specialist lunch and bring shopping list for the following week
Submit purchase requests one week in advance or be prepared to shop for the item using petty cash funds
Take a 15 minute break during the day after you eat lunch with the group and before your next block starts
Participate in Opening and Closing ceremonies-you may be participating in skits-Help keep the campers herded in close to the flag pole
Assist with car line dismissal. No one can leave until all campers have been picked up (with the exception of someone who is running late).
Submit your daily report before leaving camp
Never use your cell phone. Keep it in your car.
Assist with chapel setup/cleanup on Fridays
Participate in 360 ° feedback as an employee evaluation method
Participate in one overday

Nature Specialist

Overview: Specifically addresses ecology education, policies and practices as well as stewardship for our natural world. Activities will include, promote and insure inclusion of all participants in experiences with nature experiments and knowledge and will include information regarding poisonous plants, safe hiking, forest management and exposure to the flora and fauna of Camp Woodhaven’s site.

Mission: To educate our campers as to the wonder of the beauty of and the responsibility for the natural world that surrounds us.

Teach and model Godly characteristics to campers & staff at all times
Carry out and enforce established rules and safety regulations of camp
Open car doors in the AM at 8:30 sharp.
Provide engaging program
Try to tie your specialist programming into the theme for the week using subjects that relate to the theme to encourage interdisciplinary education
Attend Monday morning specialist meeting
Attend Thursday Specialist lunch and bring shopping list for the following week
Submit purchase requests one week in advance or be prepared to shop for the item using petty cash funds
Put away all nature equipment at the end of the day
Assist with Friday Festival planning as needed
Before leaving camp for the day, check to make sure all trash has been picked up in the nature area (have the campers do this for you before they leave your area) and dispose of the trash in the dumpster
Keep the nature hut organized and swept
Eat lunch with the group assigned to you
Take a 15 minute break during the day after you eat lunch with the group and before your next block starts if you do not have a planning period that day
Participate in Opening and Closing ceremonies-you may be participating in skits-Help keep the campers herded in close to the flag pole
Assist with car line dismissal. No one can leave until all campers have been picked up (with the exception of someone who is running late).
Submit your daily report before leaving camp
Assist CORE leaders with Friday Festival cleanup on Fridays
Participate in 360 ° feedback as an employee evaluation method
Never use your cell phone, unless you are bringing a group on a hike. Keep it in your car
Make sure group staff has picked up Epi-pens from the Health Office prior to hikes
Inform the director of all hiking times and trail locations prior to departure
Participate in one overday

Sports Specialist

Overview: Specifically addresses good sportsmanship and continually promotes and recognizes individual value as well as team effort. Activities will include, promote and insure inclusion of all participants in experiencing age appropriate gross motor and fine motor activities- i.e. field games and yard games played with teams or as individuals. Some activities will be competitive and some non-competitive as in practice drills.

Mission: To always present a field of play, every day, in every game, where each child feels accepted and empowered, regardless of age and ability, and each individual has the chance to experience success in some way (even if it is to be a good loser).

Teach and model Godly characteristics to campers & staff at all times
Carry out and enforce established rules and safety regulations of camp
Open car doors in the AM at 8:30 sharp.
Provide program and try to tie your specialist programming into the theme for the week using a new sport each week that relates to the theme-see programming document
Teach, model, and monitor proper use of sports equipment
Put away all sports equipment at the end of the day into the sports shack
Keep the sports shack organized and clean
Supervise and direct camp-wide use of sports equipment
Assist with Friday Festival planning as needed
Before leaving camp for the day, check to make sure all trash has been picked up on the sports field (have the campers do this for you before they leave your area) and dispose of the trash in the dumpster
Attend Monday morning specialist meeting
Attend Thursday Specialist lunch and bring shopping list for the following week
Submit purchase requests one week in advance or be prepared to shop for the item using petty cash funds
Eat lunch with the group assigned to you
Take a 15 minute break during the day after you eat lunch with the group and before your next block starts if you do not have a planning period that day
Participate in Opening and Closing ceremonies-you may be participating in skits-Help keep the campers herded in close to the flag pole
Assist with car line dismissal. No one can leave until all campers have been picked up (with the exception of someone who is running late).
Submit your daily report before leaving camp
Never use your cell phone. Keep it in your car.
Assist CORE Leaders with Friday Festival cleanup on Fridays
Participate in 360 ° feedback as an employee evaluation method
Participate with one Overday

Lifeguard

Teach and model Godly characteristics to campers & staff at all times
Carry out and enforce established rules and safety regulations of camp
Responsible for keeping the pool area and bath house free of “lost and found” and trash
Report to the Pool Director for direction
Carry out buddy checks
Perform Swim tests on Monday and Wednesday
Rotate guard shifts according to pool manual policies in order to remain alert and energized
Teach, model, and monitor proper use of pool equipment and supplies
Put away all pool equipment at the end of the day
Before leaving camp for the day, check to make sure all trash has been picked up in pool area (have the campers do this for you before they leave your area) and dispose of the trash in the waste baskets
Have extended day campers pick up all toys they used in the chapel area
Eat lunch with the group assigned to you, except on Thursdays when you have lunch with specialists
Submit your daily report before leaving camp
Never use your cell phone. Keep it in your car.
Participate in 360 ° feedback as an employee evaluation method
Participate in one overday after 6:00
Assist with Friday Festival Stations unless the pool is one of those stations

Office Assistant

Teach and model Godly characteristics to campers & staff at all times
Carry out and enforce established rules and safety regulations of camp
address incoming registrations and computer entry detail
assist with answering the phone if receptionist is busy
Make phone calls for missing lunches
Make accounts receivable phone calls
Prep Overday and fieldtrip permission forms and attendance lists
Process and distribute incoming paperwork, parent mail, and service requests
Print daily bus lists
Answer phones on Overday evenings

Lunch Coordinator

Teach and model Godly characteristics to campers & staff at all times
Carry out and enforce established rules and safety regulations of camp
Count lunch tickets in the AM for a lunch count
Place pizza order by 10:00AM
Prepares water coolers for field locations
Prepare sandwiches
Fill lunch orders in bags
Maintain a shopping list for the lunch food
Keeps the kitchen clean and disinfected
Handle lunch issues for counselors
Wash lunch trays and clean and replenish condiment bags for next day
Cut watermelon and make lemonade for Thursday Overday
Assist with Trading Post sales during the busy hours after lunch has been served.

Assistant Director - 21 Years or Older

Teach and model Godly characteristics to campers & staff at all times
Carry out and enforce established rules and safety regulations of camp
Scan for cell phone use, roaming/unsupervised campers, undocumented visitors, unaccompanied children using the restroom at all times
Serve as the Parent Liaison which includes handling phone calls where parents are checking on their children and making phone calls about discipline issues
Take over discipline issues that are severe in nature or that cannot be resolved by the group staff or CORE leaders
Assist CORE leaders with staff issues and report the need for group changes to Director
If specialist plans are not sufficient, assist them in researching and implementing programming ideas
Give Specialists feedback as necessary
Make sure all groups are applying sunscreen, taking bathroom breaks and Trading Post visits at the scheduled time
Read the group staff dailies and make sure that the director knows about any notable situations
Signal to group staff when to start Opening and Closing Flag Ceremonies- 8:55 AM & 4:05 PM.
Lead Flag and star ceremonies
Oversee two Overdays
Meet once a week for lunch with the leadership team on Tuesday
Meet with CORE leaders once a week for lunch to go over any concerns (Wednesday)
Shadow groups on a rotating schedule to make sure things are going well.
Participate in 360 ° feedback as an employee evaluation method

LIT Director - 21 Years or Older

Teach and model Godly characteristics to campers & staff at all times
Carry out and enforce established rules and safety regulations of camp
Be responsible for the physical, emotional, and spiritual well being of 30 LIT/CITs throughout each week, and help maintain standards that lead to a quality program
Take attendance and a lunch count each morning. MAKE SURE EVERYONE HAS A LUNCH!!
Teach educational lessons for each LIT level
Assign LITs to groups
Observe LITs in group setting by walking around and observing group interaction
Give staff and specialists feedback as needed
Have group staff fill out a weekly review on the LIT participant
Write your own review and outline goals for LITs/CITs. Meet with them at least four times to give this feedback (two times for Intro to LITs).
Meet once a week for lunch with the leadership team on Tuesday
Submit purchase requests one week in advance or be prepared to shop for the item using petty cash funds
Oversee bus arrivals and departures, Organize LITs/CITs to help campers find their groups
Submit your daily report before leaving camp.
Participate in 360 ° feedback as an employee evaluation method
Oversee LITs at as many Overdays as possible
Coordinate four to five LITs to work Overdays
Plan and execute an LIT banquet for the last (or 8 th) week of camp

POOL Director/PM Extended Day

Teach and model Godly characteristics to campers & staff at all times
Carry out and enforce established rules and safety regulations of camp
responsible for overseeing pool staff, the pool area and bath house
Give feedback and correction to pool staff as needed
Plan pool programming
Carry out buddy checks
Perform Swim tests on Monday and Wednesday
Rotate guard shifts according to pool manual policies in order to remain alert and energized
make scheduled water tests and maintain the pool log
manage “lost and found” items and cleanup of the bath house and pool deck
required to open the pool for extended day and Overday free swims
reports to the Director for programming and staff related issues
reports to the CPO with pool maintenance issues
Teach, model, and monitor proper use of pool equipment and supplies
Put away all pool equipment at the end of the day
Before leaving camp for the day, check to make sure all trash has been picked up in pool area (have the campers do this for you before they leave your area) and dispose of the trash in the waste baskets
Have extended day campers pick up all toys they used in the chapel area
Have lunch with specialists on Thursday and bring shopping list for the following week
Submit purchase requests one week in advance or be prepared to shop for the item using petty cash funds
Submit your daily report before leaving camp
Participate in 360 ° feedback as an employee evaluation method
Participate in one overday after 6:00

CORE Leader (Coaching-Organizing-Relating-Encouraging) - 21 Years Old

Teach and model Godly characteristics to campers & staff at all times
Carry out and enforce established rules and safety regulations of camp
Scan for cell phone use, roaming/unsupervised campers, undocumented visitors, and unaccompanied children using the restroom at all times
Join the activities of groups in your age bracket on a rotating basis throughout the day. “Play” with every group during the day, so you can really observe how things are going.
Support and assist group staff with difficult discipline issues
Record serious problems or repetitive discipline issues on incident report forms and submit to the Assistant Director
Establish and maintain behavior plans for struggling children
Support group staff by :

Coaching by giving feedback and direction
helping to Organize needed supplies or program ideas
affirming the relationships between the counselors in each group as they work as a team, help them work through Relational issues with their peers
Encouraging them when they are struggling and praising them when they are doing a great job

Communicate with the CORE leaders from other age groups if you see inappropriate behavior from someone under their supervision. If that CORE leader is not available or if the problem is serious, please deal with the issue and then report the incident directly to an Assistant Director or the Camp Director
Plan Friday Festivals
Participate in 360 ° feedback as an employee evaluation method
Meet with other CORE leaders and the Assistant Directors every Wednesday for lunch to plan and address any issues
Eat lunch with the groups assigned to you on a rotating basis every other lunch period.
Take a 15 minute break during the day, but not during lunch time.
Assist with car line dismissal. No one can leave until all campers have been picked up (with the exception of someone who is running late).
Before leaving camp for the day, check to make sure group staff picked up trash and “lost and found” from their fencepost area. Also, make sure they are distributing the items from their group tub at the end of the day. Bring lost and found to the chapel and empty tubs on Fridays.
Make sure your staff and campers are participating properly in assemblies ex. Not talking during the flag ceremony, etc.
Participate in one overday
Submit your daily report before leaving camp

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