So you are interested in being on the summer staff... we hire about 30 qualified staff members each summer to work with our summer campers. Please feel free to call or e-mail us if you have any questions.
Working at camp is not easy. You will be asked to work long, hot days and nights, most days only having a few hours off. You will start your weeks on Sunday and work until Friday afternoon.
On the other hand you will get paid to play games, go sailing, go swimming, and have fun! Your meals are cooked for you, and your job is to have fun. Our staff members often ask, "I get paid for this?"
All positions require a love of God and children. A positive attitude and desire to share in the faith journey of the campers that come to us is a must. Modeling of Christian behavior is expected at all times.
Aquatics Director
The Aquatics Director is responsible to the Assistant Director for Programs and coordinates the day to day operation of the waterfront and swimming pool. The Aquatics Director will help train and supervise the lifeguards and waterfront staff. He/She will teach campers and staff to sail using land and water instruction. He/She will be responsible for the safety of campers while on the waterfront and at the pool. Minimum requirements for this position are current lifeguard certification and being at least 19 years of age, with preference for candidates who are certified in Water Safety Instruction and Professional Rescuer CPR. This position requires strong sailing skills and the ability to teach those skills to campers and counselors.
Arts & Crafts Staff
The Arts & Crafts Staff are responsible to the Assistant Director for Programs. They will design and implement an art program that is age appropriate, using themes such as those introduced in Bible study or related to Camp Albemarle's natural setting. They will, in coordination with the other program staff, help plan and lead evening and other all-camp activities. Arts & Crafts Staff will maintain the arts & crafts facility, equipment and supplies.
Challenge Staff
The Challenge Staff are responsible to the Assistant Director for Programs. They will guide and facilitate the challenge program, including team building games and technical tree climbing, encouraging campers to grow in relationship with other campers and to overcome personal challenges. They will, in coordination with the other program staff, help plan and lead evening and other all-camp activities. Challenge Staff will maintain challenge equipment and are responsible for set-up and take-down of climbing ropes.
Chaplain
The Chaplain is responsible to the Assistant Director for Programs. The Chaplain will develop an age appropriate faith formation program for each session that consists primarily of dedicated Bible study discussion and activities, evening Vespers messages and nightly devotion guides for cabin counselors, as well as lead devotions for the summer staff. The Chaplain should be someone with Christian Education or seminary experience.
Counselor
Counselors are responsible to the Assistant Director for Programs and are charged with caring for up to 14 campers. They will lead their cabins through all daily activities and participate fully in each activity. Minimum requirements for this position are completion of high school and being at least 18 years of age with prior camping or retreat experience. Strong counseling skills and recreation leadership is required, with sailing abilities preferred. Counselors must be comfortable leading cabin devotions and exploring faith issues with their campers.
Health Officer
The Health Officer is responsible to the Assistant Director for Programs for the overall health of the campers and staff. Suggested training for this position is successful completion of the EMT BASIC training or Licensed Practical Nurse program, however other trainings may be appropriate. Primary duties will include checking in campers at registration, dispensing medications and keeping medications secure while caring for sick or hurt campers and staff. This position requires a compassionate person who can comfort campers who are ill or homesick as well as deal with any medical emergency. This person will live in the infirmary, which will be in McElmon Lodge and is expected to participate in camp activities.
Leadership/Adventure Coordinators
The Leadership/Adventure Coordinators are responsible to the Assistant Director for Programs. They will develop and implement programs for the Leaders in Training, Service, Backpacking and Kayak camps. In addition they will live with these campers and work with the chaplain to lead session-appropriate Bible studies. They will be responsible for coordinating off site trips. Minimum requirements for this position include prior camping experience, at least 18 years of age and demonstrated leadership abilities.
Photographer
The Photographer is responsible to the Assistant Director for Technology Services. The photographer will photograph campers throughout their time at camp. The pictures will be posted for parents and family members to view daily and used to compile an end-of-session slideshow each week.
Waterfront Staff
Waterfront staff are responsible to the Aquatics Director and must be able to work as part of a team. They will be responsible for the upkeep of the sailboats and report any damage to the Aquatics Director. They will secure all boats before leaving the waterfront. They will teach campers and staff to sail and sea kayak using land and water instruction. They will be responsible for the safety of campers while on the waterfront. They will, in coordination with the other program staff, help plan and lead evening and other all-camp activities. Minimum requirements for this position are being at least 16 years of age and having current lifeguard certification. This position also requires strong sailing skills and the ability to teach those skills to campers and counselors. They will spend the majority of time in sailboats with campers.
Summer Staff Applications
The 2012 Summer Staff application can be found here. Completed applications can be sent to Camp Office. Our Program Director will contact you with more information once we receive your application and references.
Three references are required for each applicant. The reference form can be found here. Please call the Camp Office at (252) 726-4848 with any questions.
