the staff experience at a glance
Summer Staff: An Extraordinary Experience!
Research shows that working for a summer in a ministry like Mount Shepherd commonly leads to the outcomes of lasting relationships, new skills, deeper faith, and more vocational clarity. Not only that, but many of the skills that are learned at camp are more relateable to So why not get more out of your summer and work with us!
Spend your summer as a camp staffer! Share in a Christian community where you'll be challenged, stretched, and blessed. You will work alongside dozens of likeminded young people, committed to making a difference. You'll live in a cabin, mentor children and have the experience of a lifetime. Get away from the ordinary, and experience extraordinary. Being on staff at Camp Mount Shepherd will be challenging, rewarding, and an experience that prepares you for life.
Research shows that working for a summer in a ministry like Mount Shepherd commonly leads to the outcomes of lasting relationships, new skills, deeper faith, and more vocational clarity. Not only that, but many of the skills that are learned at camp are more relateable to So why not get more out of your summer and work with us!
Spend your summer as a camp staffer! Share in a Christian community where you'll be challenged, stretched, and blessed. You will work alongside dozens of likeminded young people, committed to making a difference. You'll live in a cabin, mentor children and have the experience of a lifetime. Get away from the ordinary, and experience extraordinary. Being on staff at Camp Mount Shepherd will be challenging, rewarding, and an experience that prepares you for life.
FLEXIBLE SUMMER SCHEDULE
We know that people have a lot of options to spend their summers. From internships to study abroad. From summer classes to family vacations. There's a lot that takes place during the summer! Which is why we offer partial summer contracts! For a partial summer contract, we prefer the following requirements be met:
1) Either attend our physical staff training June 2nd-7th OR participate in online training modules.
2) Make a commitment to work at least 2 weeks of summer camp.
1) Either attend our physical staff training June 2nd-7th OR participate in online training modules.
2) Make a commitment to work at least 2 weeks of summer camp.
2024 Staff Schedule
Ropes Training:
Lifeguard Training: May 28th-31st
General Staff Training: June 2nd-June 7th
Full Summer Session: June 9th-August 9th
Mount Shepherd is currently looking for passionate people who love kids, enjoy working in an outdoor setting, and a willingness to grow and learn the Christian Faith. If you're interested in having one of the best summers of your life, apply below! For more information about summer staff, email any questions you may have to: [email protected]
Lifeguard Training: May 28th-31st
General Staff Training: June 2nd-June 7th
Full Summer Session: June 9th-August 9th
Mount Shepherd is currently looking for passionate people who love kids, enjoy working in an outdoor setting, and a willingness to grow and learn the Christian Faith. If you're interested in having one of the best summers of your life, apply below! For more information about summer staff, email any questions you may have to: [email protected]
Benefits of Working on Staff
- Weekly Stipend
- Opportunity to receive training and recruiting bonuses
- Opportunity to receive First Aid/CPR and Lifeguard Training from the American Red Cross (Each Certification is valued up to $300 each and last 2 years. Both First Aid/CPR + Lifeguard training is transferrable to other sites)
- Housing available for staff 18+ Older (Housing available throughout employee contract.)
- Meals
2024 Staff Application
2024 Summer Staff Positions
Disclaimers
- Position age restrictions are based off of applicant age as of August 15th, 2024
- Only staff over the age of 18 are eligible for on-site housing
- Positions Updated on Tuesday May 14th to account for positions already filled for summer 2024
Group Leaders (Overnight/Day Camp Counselors)
Group Leaders are responsible for facilitating weekly camp activities and faith development for their assigned group of campers. Group Leaders work with day camp and our resident (overnight) camp, and live in the cabins with their assigned campers. Age group assignments rotate weekly. Must be over the age of 18 years, or a rising college freshman, to apply.
Day Camp Group Leaders (Positions Filled)
This position is for people under the age of 18 who still want to be a counselor and work with our summer camp kids This counselor position is exclusively for our day camp program. Day camp counselors will facilitate campers through our traditional camp activities and faith development. This position is exclusively for candidates between the ages of 16-17 AND does not include On-Site Housing.
Day Camp Coordinator
The Day Camp Coordinator is responsible for developing, facilitating, and overseeing the Elementary and Middle school Day Camp programs including the supervision, guidance of campers, and parent communication. Applicants must be 20 years or older.
Overnight Coordinator (Position Filled)
The Overnight Coordinator is responsible for assisting with program development, coordination, management and implementation of overnight summer camp programs. They would work closely with the counselor staff to provide support and assist with campers. The head counselor will get the opportunity to interact with all campers and provide fun programs for them. Applicants must be 20 years or older.
Head Lifeguard (Position Filled)
The Head Lifeguard is in charge of the general safety of campers and staff at the waterfront and pool. The Head Lifeguard is part of the support staff team—working under the direction of the Director, to ensure the general safety of campers and staff at the waterfront, to supervise the lifeguard team, and to oversee Mount Shepherd’s aquatics programs. Must be 18 years or older.
Kitchen Staff
Kitchen staff assist the kitchen director in preparing, serving, and cleaning up for all meal times. The kitchen staff play an important role in ensuring that our campers are being fed. Meal times are such an important time for community building here at camp! Must be 16 years or older.
Lifeguard
Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the safety of all campers, staff, and guests at our 2.5 acre lake and in our 6-feet-deep swimming pool. Lifeguard training is offered before camp starts for all lifeguards. Must be 15 Years or older.
Office Assistant (Position Filled)
The office assistant position is a vital role to our summer staff. They will work in the office and camp store helping with organization of the summer camp program. This position would report directly to the Mount Shepherd Office Administrator. Must be 16 Years or older.
Photographer/Videographer
The photographer will work behind the lens capturing all the exciting adventure that happen at camp. Additionally, this person will play a crucial part in our marketing and social media presence. Must be 16 Years or older.
Head Facilitator (Position Filled)
Our Head Facilitator oversees permanent support staff that spend their days running the ropes course, ax throwing, archery, and the climbing wall. Head Facilitators are required to be trained in running our ropes courses and our archery range. They also have the option to get trained as a lifeguard through the American Red Cross. Must be 18 years or older.
Health Care Liaison (NEW Summer 2024)
Mount Shepherd's Health Care Liaison, will be primarily responsible for overseeing the general health and well-being of our campers! The Health Care Liaison will be the point health care person during check-in/check-out, will keep ongoing communication with our volunteer nurses, and will ensure that proper filing and recording of health care records is taking place. This person must be 20 years or older. Must have previous nursing experience OR currently enrolled in a nursing program at a regionally accredited institution!
Let Mount Shepherd Be YOUR Home for the Summer.
Group Leaders are responsible for facilitating weekly camp activities and faith development for their assigned group of campers. Group Leaders work with day camp and our resident (overnight) camp, and live in the cabins with their assigned campers. Age group assignments rotate weekly. Must be over the age of 18 years, or a rising college freshman, to apply.
Day Camp Group Leaders (Positions Filled)
This position is for people under the age of 18 who still want to be a counselor and work with our summer camp kids This counselor position is exclusively for our day camp program. Day camp counselors will facilitate campers through our traditional camp activities and faith development. This position is exclusively for candidates between the ages of 16-17 AND does not include On-Site Housing.
Day Camp Coordinator
The Day Camp Coordinator is responsible for developing, facilitating, and overseeing the Elementary and Middle school Day Camp programs including the supervision, guidance of campers, and parent communication. Applicants must be 20 years or older.
Overnight Coordinator (Position Filled)
The Overnight Coordinator is responsible for assisting with program development, coordination, management and implementation of overnight summer camp programs. They would work closely with the counselor staff to provide support and assist with campers. The head counselor will get the opportunity to interact with all campers and provide fun programs for them. Applicants must be 20 years or older.
Head Lifeguard (Position Filled)
The Head Lifeguard is in charge of the general safety of campers and staff at the waterfront and pool. The Head Lifeguard is part of the support staff team—working under the direction of the Director, to ensure the general safety of campers and staff at the waterfront, to supervise the lifeguard team, and to oversee Mount Shepherd’s aquatics programs. Must be 18 years or older.
Kitchen Staff
Kitchen staff assist the kitchen director in preparing, serving, and cleaning up for all meal times. The kitchen staff play an important role in ensuring that our campers are being fed. Meal times are such an important time for community building here at camp! Must be 16 years or older.
Lifeguard
Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the safety of all campers, staff, and guests at our 2.5 acre lake and in our 6-feet-deep swimming pool. Lifeguard training is offered before camp starts for all lifeguards. Must be 15 Years or older.
Office Assistant (Position Filled)
The office assistant position is a vital role to our summer staff. They will work in the office and camp store helping with organization of the summer camp program. This position would report directly to the Mount Shepherd Office Administrator. Must be 16 Years or older.
Photographer/Videographer
The photographer will work behind the lens capturing all the exciting adventure that happen at camp. Additionally, this person will play a crucial part in our marketing and social media presence. Must be 16 Years or older.
Head Facilitator (Position Filled)
Our Head Facilitator oversees permanent support staff that spend their days running the ropes course, ax throwing, archery, and the climbing wall. Head Facilitators are required to be trained in running our ropes courses and our archery range. They also have the option to get trained as a lifeguard through the American Red Cross. Must be 18 years or older.
Health Care Liaison (NEW Summer 2024)
Mount Shepherd's Health Care Liaison, will be primarily responsible for overseeing the general health and well-being of our campers! The Health Care Liaison will be the point health care person during check-in/check-out, will keep ongoing communication with our volunteer nurses, and will ensure that proper filing and recording of health care records is taking place. This person must be 20 years or older. Must have previous nursing experience OR currently enrolled in a nursing program at a regionally accredited institution!
Let Mount Shepherd Be YOUR Home for the Summer.
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