Summer Camp Village Leader (Male)

Timber-Lee Ministries Inc•East Troy, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead your team. Care for campers. Make a lasting impact. As a Village Leader, you’ll mentor and support Cabin Leaders, oversee village life, and help create a safe, Christ-centered environment for campers. This position is for the Summer 2026 season.

Requirements

Is a professing Christian and is supportive of Timber-lee’s mission and core values as well as committed to the truths found in our Statement of Faith.
Commitment to a Christian lifestyle and demonstration of character in keeping with the biblical model.
Exhibits a sincere love for the Lord and desires to see people come to know Him personally and grow in their faith.
Agrees with, and supports, Timber-lee Ministries’ philosophy and policies.
Demonstrates excellent work ethic; excels at providing quality guest experiences.
Understands and exhibits behaviors and skills needed to function in, and be accountable in, a team environment.
Shows a positive and cooperative attitude of ministry to the position, guests, and fellow employees.
Must be at least 18 years old (21 years and older preferred)
Possesses organizational skills
Possesses strong relational skills
Experience in working with children in 2nd-12th grades is preferred
Able to care for campers’ physical needs
Has excellent communication skills and the ability to teach and lead others.
Can provide campers spiritual encouragement and support consistent with spiritual truths found in the Statement of Faith
Is able to share the gospel with others; is able to pray with others.
Capable of maintaining the proper atmosphere in the assigned village
Is able to take charge of a large crowd
Demonstrates initiative and ability to lead small teams to accomplish common objectives and meet expectations
Is able to physically traverse the multi-terrain campground in all seasons of the year; able to be on one’s feet for long periods of time
This role is designated for a male village leader as a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ) due to supervision of male campers in sleeping quarters, changing areas, and private facilities.
Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire to be considered for this position.
Offers of employment are contingent on background and reference checks.

Responsibilities

Supervise and support Cabin Leaders in daily responsibilities
Lead morning & evening village schedules and plan activities
Track camper health needs & assist with med delivery
Communicate with camper families and respond to concerns
Ensure cabins and village spaces are clean and safe
Lead weekly check-ins and mid-summer reviews for your team
Distribute camper mail and manage late/early camper logistics
Report maintenance needs and ensure camp policies are followed
Participate in other camp activities as planned by the Recreation and Ministry Departments, as the schedule allows, mainly after dinner hours.
Flex into other roles and temporary assignments to other duties (including Cabin Leader) if needed