Summer Camp Staff (Summer 2024)

*CAMP STAFF* *JOB DESCRIPTION* *OVERVIEW:* Lazy F offers the only American Camp Association (ACA) accredited day camp program in Kittitas County.
We have been offering faith-based overnight youth camping programs since 1954 and are now expanding our recreation and youth development programs into day camp.
We hope to help meet the growing need for summer childcare in Kittitas County.
Our program is outdoor-focused.
Campers will spend about 70-80% of their time here with their peers in the outdoors.
Situated in the Manastash Canyon, we can offer the experiences that are frequently missing from modern life – playing in the creek, chasing frogs by the pond, running through the meadows hidden in our forest – as well as classic camp games and activities.
Lazy F’s Camp program is faith-based.
We do not indoctrinate staff or children.
Rather, we teach the stories that constitute the Christan faith.
People understand these stories differently - for some, they are the compiled parables of a middle eastern culture; for others they may be divinely inspired.
Either way, we believe that these stories have value for our staff and campers.
We ask that everyone involved in our day camp program engage in the process of finding values at the intersection of these stories and their own experience Summer Camp staff are responsible for guiding campers through their daily activities, investing in the physical, social, emotional, and faith development of campers.
*PURPOSE:* 1.
Provide a safe environment for the recreation and personal growth of campers.
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Serve as a positive role model for campers.
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Model for campers a positive attitude and a willingness to have fun.
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Be an active member of the Day Camp team and Lazy F Community.
*RESPONSIBLE TO: * Day Camp Coordinator, Program Director *DUTIES:* 1.
Completes online training in preparation for the summer, and in-person training before summer starts.
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Prepares for campers before camp starts by reading program materials and preparing for small group leadership.
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Primary role is to facilitate growth-focused small group experiences and to build relationships with campers during their time at camp.
This includes the following: * Planning and leading small group times with co-leader(s) using resources provided by the camp and their own creativity.
* Greeting campers each morning, making an effort to become acquainted and develop rapport with each camper, and leading small group initiatives.
* Is aware of campers (whereabouts, behavior, safety, and to the extent possible: emotional stability and developmental needs) assigned to his/her small group at all times, including rest time & large group gatherings (except during time off).
* Encourages positive interaction between campers at all times.
* Takes an active role in developing camper’s understanding of Christian faith using resources such as the faith curriculum, the camp pastor, and other staff.
* Demonstrates a positive attitude toward the Global Chistian Church and toward the development of an understanding of faith, regardless of personal involvement in Christian faith.
* Upholds concept of Christian community with mutual respect and caring for others.
* Clearly informs campers engaged in negative behavior that such behavior is not acceptable at camp and alternative, positive solutions are to be worked out instead.
* Leads or co-leads an activity time of his/her choice.
* Participates as able with campers in all camp activities (not on sidelines), unless time off is granted, in which case it is best to be away from the camper's activities.
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Encouraged to share special gifts and talents in any area of camp programming for both small and large groups (such as: music, song leading, storytelling, games, faith sharing, crafts, dancing, etc.
).
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Other duties as defined by Assistant Day Camp Director.
*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS* *Skill to:* 1.
Effectively relate with children and youth in a positive and supportive manner.
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Effectively and tactfully communicate in the English language in oral form to include the effective presentation of information to school-age children and youth in both large and small groups.
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Flexibility to work in changing conditions and time schedules.
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Understand and apply pertinent personnel policies, laws, rules, and regulations 5.
Supportive attitude towards the United Methodist Church.
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and campers.
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Be a team player.
*Physical Ability to Meet the Following Requirements:* 1.
Traverse stairs, and uneven terrain that will include gravel, dirt, and mud.
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Work in a setting with variable weather conditions.
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Hike up to 4 miles in steep terrain.
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Move up to 30 pounds of luggage or supplies to the bed of a pick up truck.
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Reach, climb, grasp, push, pull, reach above and below shoulder level, squat, and bend.
*Work Environment:* 1.
Must be able to work long hours, (from 7:15am until 6:00pm some days) with limited number of breaks in the day (minimum 1 hour).
*Environmental Exposure:* 1.
Temperature conditions may vary considerably depending on the site, time of day, and weather.
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May be exposed to dust, pollen, cobwebs, dirt, bats, rodents, and rodent droppings with appropriate PPE provided.
*Mental and Emotional Requirements:* 1.
Ability to make independent decisions, provide own direction and respond to immediate needs.
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Ability to take direction from supervisor and discuss plans with Program Coordinator and other staff.
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Ability to interact cheerfully and positively with supervisors, co-workers, guests, and campers *RELATIONSHIPS AND KEY CONTACTS*: Works closely with Assistant Day Camp Director.
Communicates with Program Director or Camp Director to resolve certain conflicts as needed.
Close contact with staff and campers.
_Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center _is located twelve miles southwest of Ellensburg in the heart of Washington State and the Manastash Canyon.
It is situated on 110 acres of mixed forest and open meadows in the eastern foothills of the Cascade Mountains.
Lazy F is part of a vital ministry of the Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, serving all nonprofit groups.
Our campers are typically from the Pacific Northwest and include our summer camp program supporting faith development and Operation Purple Camp for children in military families.
Our guest groups are diverse in nature including different ethnic origins and religious backgrounds including family reunions, schools, nonprofit agencies, and churches.
Lazy F is an ideal location for a retreat or conference, providing clean facilities, delicious meals, and attentive personal service.
Recreational opportunities available at the camp include fishing in the stocked trout pond; hiking on the seven miles of trails; making crafts; utilizing our challenge course; and shooting on our archery range.
COVID-19 Precaution(s): * Personal protective equipment provided or required * Temperature screenings * Social distancing guidelines in place * Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place Employment Length: * 1 - 3 months This Job Is: * A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply * Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma Work Remotely * No Job Types: Full-time, Temporary Pay: $450.
00 per week Schedule: * 10 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Ability to Relocate: * Ellensburg, WA 98926: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person