Summer Staff 2008 Application

Dear Applicant:

CRISTA Camps consists of two exciting camps: Island Lake and Miracle Ranch. Our purpose is to introduce youth and adults to Jesus Christ, to help them grow in their relationship with Him, and to affirm the Bible as their standard for living. Christian values are communicated through role-modeling, daily Bible studies, and fireside talks. Values are shared in a warm, caring atmosphere that reflects Christ's love in action. Therefore we choose our summer staff on the basis of their personal commitment to Christ, genuine love for people, and willingness to serve (applicants must be high school graduates). Training includes practical ways to lead group activities that match the interests and abilities of each camper. Our program avoids individual competition and pressure to achieve; we stress teamwork and involvement so that every camper may leave with a fresh sense of personal achievement and accomplishment.

Island Lake is the only camp in America that features a trailbike instruction program! The program teaches more than 1,500 kids each summer to ride motorcycles. Island Lake Camp is located on 133 wooded acres nestled next to a 25-acre freshwater lake. The summer program includes a 10,000 square-foot skate park, four different paintball courses, a high-adventure ropes course, the blob, night games, basketball, sand volleyball, archery, marksmanship, boating, and canoeing. What makes Island Lake Camp unique is its culture. The atmosphere and the excitement of Christ touching lives will draw you back year after year. The relationships built during the summer will last a lifetime!

Miracle Ranch has a nationally recognized horsemanship instruction program! Campers enjoy six days of action at the Ranch and can choose from Western, English or Trailride horsemanship classes. Our program staff offers a full spectrum of other great summer activities as well. In fact, you don't have to be a horse expert at the Ranch. We also need staff to facilitate golf, paintball, marksmanship, archery, drama, camp video, vaulting, canoeing, rowboats, swimming, sailboards, arts and crafts, rocketry, basketball, volleyball, and field sports. The toughest thing about the Ranch is deciding what to do next! Investing our lives in other people is intentional.

Summer staff selection begins in January, but applications are accepted until all positions are filled. Most staff positions require the applicant to have completed at least one year of college or have equivalent experience. To complete an application:

1. Fill out the following online application form and submit.
2. Download and print the Applicant Signature page plus one copy of the Pastor/Youth Leader Reference form and two copies of the Teacher/Employer Reference form.
3. Applicant Signature form – sign and send to Crista Camps.
4. Request three individuals to complete and send Reference form to Crista Camps.

SUMMER STAFF OPPORTUNITIES
Unless otherwise noted positions are available at both Island Lake and Miracle Ranch

AV Assistants (4 positions: 2 photographers, 2 videographers): Meet all audio and visual support needs and maintain all AV equipment. Includes editing for the camp week program, dinner skits, CTV, camp DVDs and staff DVDs.

Camp Store Manager (2 positions): Must have skills in computers, management, sales, basic accounting, inventory control and organization. 

Cook (2 positions): Requires prior food service experience. Involves meal preparation, meal delivery, and supervision of other kitchen staff.

Counselors (58 positions): Responsible for 6-10 campers, 24 hours a day.  Teach Bible studies and activity classes.  Initiate a one-on-one time with each camper in the cabin group.

Crafts Director (2 positions): Gather supplies, and coordinate instruction and organization for the arts and crafts program.

Day Camp Director (2 positions): Develop, supervise, coordinate and lead the Noah’s Landing program or Outpost Camp, serving 20-100 campers per week. Miracle Ranch only.

Lifeguards (10 positions): Must possess current ARC Lifeguard Certificate, Waterfront Certification, and first aid and CPR training.  Train staff and campers in waterfront procedures and boating safety, and maintain a safe and clean waterfront.   

High School Staff Leaders (9 positions): Supervise all high school staff, schedule daily tasks, and lead Bible studies.  Must have organizational skills and a desire to invest your life in teens.

Kitchen Assistant (7 positions): Basic food handling and preparation experience preferred.  Assist cooks in daily meal preparation.

Maintenance Assistant (2 positions): Must be physically strong and enjoy hard, outdoor work.  Assist the Maintenance Supervisor in caring for the facilities.

Men’s/Women’s Staff Counselor (6 positions): Function as the first authority level for summer staff. Assign staff to weekly duties and support, encourage, counsel and contribute to staff unity.

Music Leader (2 positions): Lead worship in small and large group settings.

Nurse & Health Assistants (5 positions): RN required for nurse.  Provide health care for the campers and staff.  Assistants must have some formal health care training. 

Office Assistant (2 positions): Requires good phone etiquette, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure and deadlines.  Some computer and filing skills needed.

Paintball Supervisor (1 position): Responsible for maintenance of equipment and fields.  Instruct daily classes and supervise staff and games. Responsible for program’s safety. Island Lake only.

Program Assistant (2 positions): Assist Program Director in organizing, supervising, and running activity classes, games, skits, meals, music, and other program-related activities.  Must have organizational and leadership skills.

Ropes Course Facilitator (1 position): Ropes experience required. Assist in teaching, facilitating, and monitoring safety of the low and high ropes courses. Island Lake only.

Skate Park Supervisor (1 position): Skating skills and experience required.  Must be able to teach and encourage beginner-level boarders. Island Lake only.

Trailbike Instructor (5 positions): Requires both skills for riding and experience for maintaining bikes, teaching, and organizing.  Teach safety and basic trail bike techniques. Island Lake only.

Trailbike Supervisor (1 position): Responsible for maintaining bikes, trails and bike shop, scheduling and supervising instructors, and teaching safety and trail bike techniques to instructors and campers. Island Lake only.

Vaulting Instructor (1 position): Supervise vaulting program and train assistants.  Oversee care of vaulting horses.  Requires horsemanship/vaulting experience. Miracle Ranch only.

Waterfront Supervisor (2 positions): Must possess current ARC Lifeguard Certificate, Waterfront Certification, and first aid and CPR training.  Supervise and schedule lifeguards. Train staff and campers in waterfront procedures and boating safety and maintain a safe and clean waterfront.

Wrangler (12 positions): Teach group riding lessons in Western and English horsemanship. Requires horsemanship experience. Miracle Ranch only.

• June 15-21, Staff Training
• June 22nd, Camp Begins
• August 23rd, Camp Ends