2026 Summer Camp Staff

Deer Run Camps & Retreats•Thompsons Station, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Camp staff serve as an integral part of the Camps & Events team and the Deer Run summer camp program. The Camp staff position is a purpose-filled, mission-focused position with high expectations for gospel-centered fun, care, and attention to multiple aspects within camping ministry. Camp staff are responsible for the spiritual, physical, and emotional well-being of campers throughout each week, and for maintaining excellent standards that lead to a quality camp experience. Camp staff regularly share the gospel and demonstrate the love of Christ while leading campers through various adventure recreation activities, Bible study, and other camp programming activities. Camp staff are asked to serve wherever the need is. There are a variety of responsibilities and tasks that need to be taken care of to run an excellent and effective summer camp program. Camp staff responsibilities can vary from week-to-week and may vary from another camp staffer’s responsibilities. In addition to leading campers in day and overnight programs, some other responsibilities include facilitating guided rec activities, lifeguarding, bus commanding, running the camp store, helping serve meals, helping pick up trash and clean facilities, assisting with activity set-up and clean-up, assisting with worship, leading family camp activities, etc. Camp staff is a seasonal position from mid-May to mid-July. Non-resident staff and resident Camp staff are generally off for the weekend beginning Friday evenings at 10pm. Resident staff return on Sundays at 1pm. Non-resident staff return on Monday mornings at 7am. This schedule is subject to change each week. Camp staff should expect to be scheduled for one Saturday 4-hour shift during the summer to assist with weekend camp operations.

Requirements

Leadership capabilities, interpersonal skills, and management skills
Christian leader with the ability to lead others in a Christ-like manner and readily share the Gospel.
Team Player: Understands the importance of teamwork and successfully works with others in a team environment.
Consensus builder with a positive outlook and attitude.
Ability and flexibility to expect and respond well during change.
Physical strength and stamina. Physically able to do work required including but not limited to lifting over 25lbs, squatting, walking, hiking, climbing, carrying, sweeping & mopping, walking up and down staircases and across uneven/hilly terrain. Must be able to work on your feet for 8+ hours a day.
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Responsibilities

Participating in camp staff training to prepare for the camp staff experience!
Attending weekly meetings to receive assignments and important updates/info.
Greeting/welcoming campers and parents at camper drop-off
Regularly exhibiting a positive and excited attitude
Successfully leading campers through daily camp schedule & activities
Leading camper safety to ensure campers are following camp rules.
Keeping all campers together from one activity to another
Keeping campers engaged, caring for campers individually and as a part of the group.
Sharing the Gospel, leading camper bible study, responding to camper questions in an appropriate manner.
Maintaining excellent guest and public relations.
Developing and practicing leadership skills.
Caring for facilities by picking up trash, wiping up spills, sweeping, mopping, cleaning bathrooms and cabins, etc.
Lead campers in dining room and cabin clean-up.
Managing camper behavior.
Regularly communicating with camp leadership and senior staff.
Participating in camp programming activities, skits, worship, etc.
Leading or assisting with guided rec activities depending on assignment.
Serve from the Deer Run values.
Love at all times and have fun!