So you are intersted in being on the summer staff... we hire about 25-30 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 days, most days only having a few hours off. You will start your weeks on Sunday and work until Friday afternoon. One week, you will not even have a weekend off.

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. I have often heard staff say "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 Director 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 and sailing certification and being at least 18 years of age. This position requires strong sailing skills and the ability to teach those skills to campers and counselors.

Arts and Crafts Director

The Arts & Crafts Coordinator is responsible to the Director. He or she will design and implement a craft program in coordination with the Director and maintain the arts & crafts facility, equipment and supplies.

Counselor

Counselors are responsible to the Assistant Director 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 is completion of high school and being at least 18 years of age. Strong counseling skills, recreation leadership and sailing ability is required. Cabin Counselors must be comfortable leading cabin devotions and exploring their spirituality with their campers.

Cuts and Bruises Coordinator

The Camp Cuts & Bruises Coordinator is responsible to the Director for the overall health of the campers and staff. Suggested training for this position is successful completion of the EMT BASIC training, however other trainings maybe 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.

Lifeguard

Lifeguards are responsible to the Aquatics Director. They will organize and implement the swimming test and will explain all pool rules to the campers. Lifeguards are responsible for daily upkeep and maintenance of the pool. They make sure that the pool is ready for use and supervise all swimming in the pool. They will, in coordination with the Assistant Director and other support staff, help plan and lead evening activities. This position requires current lifeguard certification and being at least 16 years of age.

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 Assistant Director and other support staff, help plan and lead evening activities. Minimum requirements for this position being at least 16 years of age. Preference will be given to those with current lifeguard training. 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

If you are interested in applying for staff and you have never been on staff before then click here for a New Staff application. If you have been on staff before and would like to re-apply, please call the office and ask for a returning staff applicaton. When completed you can mail it to: Summer staff applicatons, Camp Albemarle, 156 Albemarle Drive, Newport, NC 28570.