Program Lead

Grace Adventures; Michigan; On-site; USD 13,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

Grace Adventures is seeking energetic individuals to fulfill our summer camp mission by planning, preparing, implementing, and leading all aspects of the camp schedule. You will work with the summer staff to deliver safe, fun, and excellent programs.

Responsibilities include planning activities, building relationships with staff and campers, gathering supplies, and running all activity sites while maintaining a positive, Christ-centered atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Must have personal, growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Love for kids and adults and the ability to communicate with them.
• Good health and stamina to implement a summer camp program; long hours and lifting may be involved.
• Willing and teachable attitude; fun, outgoing personality.
• Experience with camp programming and a team-based mindset.
• Lifeguard Certification is not required, but training can be provided.
• Minimum age 18 years old (21+ preferred).
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support all staff in delivering safe, fun, and excellent summer camp programming.
• Plan and lead skits, songs, icebreakers, and camp activities.
• Build relationships with staff and campers.
• Gather, transport, and set up activity supplies.
• Equip support staff to assist with activities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Camp programming

Physical fitness

Outgoing personality

Lifeguard training optional

Driver's license preferred

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

• We are looking for energetic, outgoing individuals who can fulfill the overall ministry of Grace Adventures and implement the mission of summer camps and guest groups by helping to plan, prepare, implement, and lead all aspects of the summer camp schedule.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and support all members of the summer staff team in delivering safe, fun, and excellent summer camp programming.
• Plan and lead skits, silly songs, icebreaker games, camp activities, etc…
• Build relationships with staff and campers
• Gather, transport, and set up activity supplies
• Equip support staff to assist with and/or lead planned activities

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a vital, growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Stay physically fit to be able to minister
• Oversee, encourage, and provide feedback and accountability to other staff as part of the Summer Leadership Team
• Complete staff training and follow all staff expectations
• Become familiar with campus staff, facilities, and grounds
• Attend all staff meetings
• Obey and enforce all camp rules and policies
• Implement camp, guest group, and Community Worship programs with excellence
• Run activity sites according to company procedures, including, but not limited to: Target Sports, Waterfront, High Adventure, Outdoor Activities, Teambuilding, and Group Games
• Assist with housekeeping: cleaning showers, bathrooms, and buildings to meet standards of excellence
• 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
• Fun, outgoing personality
• Experience with camp programming
• Team-based mindset
• Lifeguard Certification (not required, training provided)
• Minimum age 18 years old (21 or older preferred)
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License (preferred, but not required)