Are you ready for an amazing job experience where you make a positive difference in kids’ lives and help the community? Summer Adventure Camp is looking for responsible and kind individuals with great leadership skills. Are you someone who can be a great role model to our campers and help lead our team of counselors?

Summer Adventure Camp is a day camp located at Advent Lutheran Church in Lake Ann, Michigan. While working at Summer Adventure Camp, you will build lasting friendships with your peers, help our local community, and contribute to a memorable camper summer experience. This position allows you the opportunity to grow professionally and gain experience in leadership, communication, time management, problem solving and other skillsets that will translate in any career. Additionally, you will be part of a team to help facilitate fun and bring out the best in kids.

We need kind and positive Program Leaders to monitor the safety and well-being of campers. You must possess the following qualities: detail oriented, punctual, fair, patient, playful, willingness to be empathetic and a great listener. Additionally, someone who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. In the absence of the Camp Manager, a Program Lead requires the ability to lead and direct Camp Counselors.

This is a position that demands great responsibility and care but will be one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll ever have. You will be proud of the positive impact you will have each day this summer.

HOURS: Seasonal employee, 32 to 40 hours per week, starting June 10th through August 30th, 2024. Camp hours are 8:45am -4:15pm, weekdays. Weekly schedule may include shifts beginning as early at 7:15 and ending as late as 5:30pm. Office Manager sets final work schedule.

Camp staff must be available for their scheduled camp days, staff training day (in May) and will have the opportunity to work the two all-camp events. Although we are open every week school is out, we understand that you may need time off and we will do our best to help you find a great work-life balance.

· Adventure Camp Staff Training (One Saturday in May, Date TBD)

· Camp Special Events:

o Sunday June 2, 11:00am-1:00pm: Meet the Camp Staff Open House

o Friday, August 30, 6pm-9pm: End of Summer Celebration

· Program Leaders may have the opportunity for flexible hours to help plan programs before/during camp and clean up/supply inventory tasks to complete at the end of camp. Hours for those tasks would be arranged with the Camp Manager.

· Note: No camp July 1-5.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be 21 years or older; four weeks of part time administrations experience in an organized camp or related program. Applicants must hold a high school diploma or equivalent; CPR, First Aid, AED, Epi Pen certification preferred or obtain before camp begins (all training is provided and paid). Must pass a criminal history check as well as Central Registry Clearance. Must be energetic to work with children ages 5-12.

HOURLY RATE: Starting at $17.00 per hour.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $17.00 - $19.50 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person