Luther Park Summer Staff Opportunities

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The ministry of Luther Park depends on our summer staff. We need responsible and motivated individuals who are excited about working with children, youth, families and their leaders. Good staff combine maturity, creativity, flexibility, and an interest in ministry with a servant attitude and a well-articulated faith in Jesus Christ. Spending a summer on camp staff is a life changing opportunity that will never be forgotten!

Summer Staff Positions

Mainsite Assistant Program Director
Responsibilities:

• on-site: 
  • oversees most Mainsite programs (sometimes Outpost/Day Camp assist also)
    • works with Activities Director to plan activities
    • plans daily schedule
    • oversees staff and programming
    • runs daily staff meetings
  • assists the Program Director to provide organization and leadership in supervising the summer staff
  • serves as a resource to counselors for encouragement, support, and spiritual growth 
  • maintains communication with staff and campers, leading programs as necessary
  • implementing the summer curriculum 
  • supports and furthers the mission of Luther Park Bible Camp
• off-site:
  • assists the Program Director to provide organization and leadership in supervising the summer staff
  • maintains communication with staff and campers
  • supports and furthers the mission of Luther Park Bible Camp
  • ​assumes final authority (along with the other Assistant Program Directors) regarding all off-site decisions

Prerequisites:

• one or more years camp experience
• at least 21 years of age

 Reports to:

• Program Director.

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Outpost Assistant Program Director/Adventure Guide
Responsibilities:

• on-site
  • oversees all Outpost programs 
    • plans Environmental Education activities
    • plans daily schedule
    • runs daily staff meetings
    • oversees medical needs and issues
    • plans canoe/adventure trips, cooks over open fires
    • helps plan and carry out activities
  • assists the Program Director to provide organization and leadership in supervising the summer staff
  • serves as a resource to counselors for encouragement, support, and spiritual growth
  • maintains communication with staff and campers, leading programs as necessary
• off-site:
  • assists the Program Director to provide organization and leadership in supervising the summer staff
  • maintains communication with staff and campers
  • supports and furthers the mission of Luther Park Bible Camp
  • ​assumes final authority (along with the other Assistant Program Directors) regarding all off-site decisions

Prerequisites:

• one or more years camp experience
• emergency medical responder
• lifeguard
• at least 21 years of age
• experience canoeing and camping.

Reports to:

• Program Director

Day Camp Assistant Program Director
Responsibilities:

• on-site
  • oversees all Day Camp programs 
    • communicates with church before, during and after the week
    • works with Church leaders to provide the best Day Camp experience possible
    • runs daily staff meetings
    • helps plan and carry out activities
  • assists the Program Director to provide organization and leadership in supervising the summer staff
  • serves as a resource to counselors for encouragement, support, and spiritual growth
  • maintains communication with staff and campers, leading programs as necessary
• off-site:
  • assists the Program Director to provide organization and leadership in supervising the summer staff
  • maintains communication with staff and campers
  • supports and furthers the mission of Luther Park Bible Camp
  • ​assumes final authority (along with the other Assistant Program Directors) regarding all off-site decisions

Prerequisites:

• one or more years camp experience
• prefer at least 21 years of age

 Reports to:

• Program Director

Camp Health Supervisor (Nurse)
Responsibilities:

• health needs of all campers and staff including dispensing medications 
• communicate with and transport campers to medical clinics 
• be available on call at all times
• prepares first aid kits and orders medical supplies
• maintains the infirmary
• participates with worships, campfires, activities, games and any other camper related event when possible

Prerequisites:

• certification as R.N., L.P.N., E.M.T., Advanced First Aid Responder, or graduate nurse
•  at least 21 years of age

Reports to:

• Program Director
• Health Care Supervisor

Waterfront Director
Responsibilities:

• arranges and supervises all waterfront activities
• lifeguarding during waterfront activities
• administering swim tests
• conducting drills
• maintaining waterfront facilities and equipment

Prerequisites:

• lifeguard certification 
• at least 21 years of age
• knowledge of canoeing, sailing, and/or windsurfing

Reports to: 

• Program Director​

Activities Director
Responsibilities:

• oversees the organization of all "extra" activities at camp to assist the counselors and the Assistant Program Directors
  • Arts & Crafts (planning crafts for cabin times, oversee the staffing, sets the rules, cleans up and keeps the craft room organized)
  • Support Staff Activity (work closely with support staff to organize and lead the activity)
  • All Camp Games (creating/finding new games, organizing the game with the staff and in regards to supplies)
  • Life Group Activities (plan, organize and assist counselors in leading with youth)
  • Cabin Time usage (create/maintain a schedule to keep cabin time usage organized)
• assists the Spiritual Director in regards to Worships, Vespers and Campfires
• works closely with the Assistant Program Directors and the summer counselors 
• serves as a resource to counselors for encouragement, support and activity ideas
• maintains communication with staff, leading programs as necessary

 
Prerequisites:

• one or more years camp experience 
• knowledge of games, arts, crafts, and other useful resources for camp

Reports to: 

• Program Director

Cabin Counselor
Responsibilities:  

• lead, befriend, and supervise a cabin of 8-12 campers each week (ages of campers range from 7-18, depending on the week)
• build meaningful relationships with campers on-site that week
• create and maintain a safe space for campers to have conversations about life, God and their faith
• plan and lead Bible studies, outdoor activities, games, songs and more
• some weeks Cabin Counselor will be on Mainsite, at Outpost or on Day Camp 

Prerequisites:

• at least 18 years of age

Reports to:

• Program Director 
• Assistant Program Directors

To Apply for Summer Staff:

• Fill out an application here.
• Give the reference forms to two people who know you well. Previous or current employers, pastors, youth directors, and professors make good references (no family or classmates, please). Explain the purpose of the reference and have them send the form to camp as soon as possible.
• Meet with us for an interview. After you apply, we will contact you about interview options. 
  

Contact Leah McDougall, Program Director, via e-mail at camp@lutherpark.com or by phone at 651.472.4868 with any questions or concerns. 

Thanks for your interest in the summer staff positions at Luther Park! Join us this summer to experience the excitement, community, and changed lives that make camping ministry so rewarding for campers and staff alike.

​“Luther Park, a place for me that has created lifetime friendships, lifelong memories, endless experiences and an everlasting relationship with Jesus... you wouldn't think it for a Northern Irish man who lives over 4000 miles away. Luther Park is a special place...embrace it this summer!”
-Chris Pollock from Belfast, Northern Ireland
(Summer Staff 2014, 2015, 2016)

"Don’t let anyone think little of you because you are young. Be their ideal; let them follow the way you teach and live." - 1 Timothy 4:12