Support Staff Job Description
Position Title: Support Staff
Supervisor: Summer Camp Director
Location: Camp Dickenson, Fries, VA
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum age of 17.
Have a desire to participate in outdoor programs.
Enjoy working with children and youth.
Be a Christian and an active, participating church member.
Current first aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).
Purpose and General Description of Job:
Support Staff are required to be at all staff meetings. Support Staff are required to stay at camp from the beginning of the week’s staff meeting until dismissed on Friday. Support Staff are required to complete all training modules and demonstrate competency in all areas of their job. Support Staff must always maintain a professional relationship with campers. Peer relationships are not allowed between Support Staff and Campers.
Specific Duties:
Before Camp Begins:
Familiarize oneself with camp curriculum materials, your job description, schedules, and resource materials
Attend staff training sessions
Prepare physically by walking, running, eating well, and resting properly
Prepare spiritually with prayer, meditation, Bible reading, and church attendance
During Camp
Enable the camp to provide vital activities
Work with counselors, resource staff, and directors to help execute all of the plans for the camp
Be willing to adapt to an ever-changing environment with an open attitude
Put the well-being of the campers first and foremost
While being a replacement counselor, the support staff will follow the guidelines included in the counselor job description
Take the initiative to complete support staff responsibilities without constant supervision
Attend all meetings, vespers, morning watch, and all camp activities unless approved by the direct supervisors
Be in cabins and help with cabin devotions and bedding down of campers at bedtime
Be familiar with individual camp support staff responsibilities
These are not the only responsibilities assigned to this position. Other responsibilities may be assigned, and the above list may be altered.