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!
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Positions Available for 2023
The summer season runs from June 1-August 5, 2023 (8 weeks), with some time off around the 4th of July.
Counselor
Responsible for leading, befriending, and supervising a cabin of 8-12 campers each week. Ages of campers range from 7-18, depending on the week. Leads Bible studies, recreation and games, campfires, and worship services. Prerequisites: energy; creativity; caring; and at least 18 years of age. Reports to the Assistant Program Directors and/or Program Director. Weekly Salary: $375
Assistant Program Director: Mainsite
Responsible for implementing the summer program on Mainsite that supports and furthers the mission of Luther Park. Assists the Program Director in supervising summer staff. Runs daily staff meetings, helps carry out schedule and provides assistant to counselors as needed. Serves as a resource to counselors for encouragement, support, and spiritual growth. Maintains communication with staff and campers, leading programs as necessary. Assumes final authority regarding all off-site decisions when Program Director is not present. When on-site as support staff, assists the Program Director to provide organization and leadership for the camp programs. Prerequisites: one or more years camp experience; and prefer at least 21 years of age. Reports to the Program Director. Weekly Salary: $425
Assistant Program Director: Adventure
Responsible for implementing three summer programs of adventure that supports and furthers the mission of Luther Park. Assists the program director in supervising summer staff. Oversees the Treehouse Village Camp Program, Horse Camp Program, and the Canoe Camp Program. This includes setting and adapting the daily schedule, overseeing medical needs and issues and help carry out the appropriate activities. Serves as a resource to counselors for encouragement, support, and spiritual growth. Maintains communication with staff and campers, leading programs as necessary. Assumes final authority regarding all off-site trip decisions when Program Director is not present. Prerequisites: one or more years camp experience; prefer CPR/first aid training, first responder, lifeguard; and prefer at least 21 years of age. Reports to the Program Director. Weekly Salary: $425
Assistant Program Director: Day Camp
Responsible for implementing a summer program of off-site Day Camps that supports and furthers the mission of Luther Park. Communicates with the church/site before, during, and after the week. Supervises camp counselors on the Day Camp team, as well as church volunteers. Assists the Program Director in planning, preparing and teaching the off-site Day Camp program. Works closely with congregations to provide the best Day Camp experience possible. Assumes final authority regarding all off-site decisions when Program Director is not present. Prerequisites: one or more years camp experience; and prefer at least 21 years of age. Reports to the Program Director. Weekly Salary: $425
Health Care Person
Responsible for the health needs of all campers and staff. Will communicate with and transport campers to medical clinics and be always available on call. Prepares first aid kits, orders medical supplies and maintains the infirmary. Works closely with the OP APD and Program Director to provide the best health related care to campers and staff. Prerequisites: certification as R.N., L.P.N., E.M.T., Advanced First Aid Responder, or graduate nurse; prefer at least 21 years of age. Reports to Program Director. Weekly Salary: $425
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Apply for Summer Staff:
Contact Leah Pletscher via e-mail at camp@lutherpark.com or by phone at 651.472.4868 with any questions or concerns. |
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“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) |
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