KIRKMONT CENTER

We are a camp and retreat center serving public and private school groups, non-profit organizations, youth groups, sports teams, music and art associations, churches and faith based groups of all denominations, families, businesses, and individuals.  Our goal is to provide you with a renewing camp, outdoor education, or retreat experience.

SEEKING A FANTASTIC SUMMER JOB?
Are you caring, responsible, and have a positive attitude?  Kirkmont Center is currently recruiting individuals who are at least 16 years old to oversee the safety of all campers and other camp participants.  These duties will be carried out while providing an engaging and positive experience for all camp participants. 

Summer staff have the unique opportunity to become important parts of the development of the next generation while helping to make the world a better place, one person/one experience at a time, many times each day!

Applicants will be involved with staff training, meetings, facilities cleaning, safety, check-in help, camper orientation, program building, problem solving, provide staff support and more.

Please visit https://kirkmontcenter.campbrainstaff.com/ to submit an application.
Please email Sara Metzler, Kirkmont Center Executive Director, at info@KirkmontCenter.org with any questions.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Duties:
Prepare for and actively participate in staff training and daily meetings; be present and lead by example in all assigned aspects of camp including but not limited to all meals, rest time, evening activities, vespers, daily assigned activities, and daily assigned duties; assist in providing a quality summer children’s program that includes a variety of educational, social and physical learning experiences; assist in providing a quality summer children’s program that includes a variety of educational, social and physical learning experiences; ensure all tasks are performed at a high quality to provide a positive experience for guests, campers, and volunteers of Kirkmont Center; ensure a safe environment by abiding by all policies and procedures, which follow American Camp Association Standards; be welcoming and inclusive to families, pastors, church coordinators, volunteers, campers and fellow staff; cleaning: ensure that all program areas are cleaned daily, and all camper and staff accommodations are cleaned weekly; help design weekly camp programs and evening activities; hospitality: help ensure check-in process goes smoothly, greet and welcome campers each day; orient all campers to camp rules and responsibilities on the first day; provide daily support/backup for summer counselors; model the Kirkmont Center culture through caring and responsible actions and attitude

Qualifications: At least 16 years old; strong interpersonal and communication skills; strength and endurance to maintain effective supervision of campers and perform other duties as assigned; ability and willingness to enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures; ability to remain calm under stress and respond efficiently and effectively in emergencies; ability and willingness to work both independently and as a member of a high-functioning team; self-motivation, flexibility, and an ability and willingness to work well under supervision; ability and willingness to work with individuals from a variety of ages and demographics; ability and willingness to observe and assess camper behavior and apply appropriate behavior management techniques; enthusiasm; sense of humor; patience; self-control; emotional intelligence and maturity; excellent organizational skills.

Work Schedule:
Hours are flexible and we will work with school activity schedules.

A PLACE FOR ALL PEOPLE IN ALL SEASONS

Kirkmont Center, its Board of Directors, and staff embrace the beauty of diversity and are deeply committed to creating and sustaining a space and community where inclusion and a sense of belonging are prioritized and love and grace overflow.

This commitment will foster a community where inclusion is authentic and extended to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neurodiversity, disability, age, and any additional legally protected status. We have worked hard over the years to update our facilities to be more accessible and will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.