Adventure Team Lead

Summer Team•Mears, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Fulfill the overall ministry of Grace Adventures and implement the mission of summer camps and guest groups by leading and supporting the members of the adventure staff team in delivering excellent activity based programming and in their other duties. This role involves maintaining a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, leading and supporting the adventure staff team, planning and coordinating activities, teaching staff skills, enforcing camp rules, and running various activity sites.

Requirements

Have a personal, growing relationship with Jesus Christ
Love for kids and adults and the ability to communicate with them
Good health and stamina as required to implement a summer camp program. This will involve long hours and lifting at times.
Ability to work in various weather climates and conditions.
Willing and teachable attitude
Experience leading people
Team-based mindset
Minimum age 18 years old
High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid Driver's License (preferred, but not required)

Nice To Haves

21 or older preferred
Lifeguard Certification (not required, training provided)

Responsibilities

Help run camp, guest group, and Community Worship programs with excellence
Complete staff training and follow all camp policies
Stay spiritually and physically fit to minister
Become familiar with campus staff, facilities, and grounds
Oversee, encourage, and provide feedback and accountability to other staff as part of the summer leadership team
Maintain a vital, growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Lead and support the members of the adventure staff team as you collectively run and support the activities of camp and guest group programs
Plan and coordinate setup of various activities
Teach and equip staff in knowledge and skills needed to perform their duties with excellence
Obey and enforce all camp rules and policies
Run activity sites according to Grace procedures including (but not limited to): Target Sports: Slingshots, archery, BB guns, 22's, shotguns, laser tag, etc...
Waterfront: Canoes & kayaks, swimming, blobbing, etc...
High Adventure: Climbing tower, ropes course, zipline, etc...
Outdoor Activities: Biking, group games, etc...
Cooperatives and Teambuilding
Attend all staff meetings
Assist with housekeeping: cleaning showers, bathrooms, and buildings to meet standards of excellence
Support Community Worship as assigned
Other duties as assigned by your supervisor(s)