Summer Staff - Activities Staff

Buckner International; Burnet (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a faith-based retreat center where you can make a meaningful impact on guests' experiences. As a Summer Activities Staff member, you'll facilitate a variety of recreational activities, ensuring safety and engagement for all participants. This role offers the chance to develop your leadership skills while enjoying a vibrant, outdoor environment. Ideal for those who thrive in a collaborative setting, you will be responsible for maintaining activity areas, leading events, and responding to emergencies, all while providing exceptional customer service. If you are passionate about making a difference and enjoy working with diverse groups, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must obtain certifications in CPR/AED and Lifeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate recreational activities like archery and lifeguarding.
• Conduct safety inspections and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Safety Inspection

Emergency Response

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

CPR/AED Certification

Lifeguarding Certification

Challenge Course Certification

Job description

Buckner International: Camp Buckner
Location: Burnet, TX - Onsite
Address: 3835 FM2342, Burnet, TX 78611 Job Schedule:Occasional

Camp Buckner is an interdenominational, recreational, faith based retreat and conference center that offers services to churches, youth groups, businesses and other various ministries. As a Summer Activities Staff member, you have the opportunity to impact the lives of retreat guests and group leaders by providing a safe, engaging, and enjoyable experience for guests by facilitating a variety of recreational activities and performing essential daily operational tasks at Camp Buckner.

What You’ll Do
As a member of our team you will have an impact on our clients through accomplishment of the following responsibilities:

• Facilitate challenge course, archery, or lifeguarding activities based on training and guest needs.
• Lead and assist with retreat activities, ensuring guests are directed and engaged.
• Maintain and inspect activity areas, ensuring equipment is safe, organized, and in good condition.
• Plan and facilitate group activities as needed.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and report hazards, incidents, or emergencies promptly.
• Respond professionally to emergencies, including water rescues and first aid, following established protocols.
• Serve as a positive role model, demonstrating good sportsmanship and adherence to camp values.
• Provide excellent customer service by addressing guest inquiries and concerns.
• Collaborate with staff to coordinate schedules, activities, and coverage.
• Maintain compliance with all organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Attend required meetings, training sessions, and certification drills to ensure readiness.
• Work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, based on business needs.
• Perform special assignments, projects, and other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring to the Team
To be successful in this role and a great addition to our team, we need you to come with the following:

• Understanding and ability to use simple arithmetic and grammar with accuracy.
• Equivalent to knowledge normally acquired through four years of high school (or G.E.D.). High School Diploma (or G.E.D.).
• Current certification or the willingness to obtain and maintain a Level 1 challenge course certification from an ACCT (Association for Challenge Course Technology) accredited vendor.
• Current certification or the willingness to obtain and maintain certifications in Lifeguarding and Waterfront Skills from a Nationally Recognized Certification Program.
• Current certification or the willingness to obtain and maintain certifications in CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers and Responding to Emergencies: First Aid from a Nationally Recognized Certification Program.
• Thrives in dynamic environments with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed oral and written instructions.
• Ability to speak clearly and make self understood effectively in face to face interactions; articulate with accuracy when speaking on the phone.

EEO

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.