2027 Miracle Ranch Summer Staff

CRISTA Camps•Port Orchard, WA

12d•$350 - $450•Onsite

About The Position

Summer Staff members at Miracle Ranch supervise, care for, mentor, and support the safety and spiritual development of campers. Through direct engagement, activity leadership, and participation in camp life, staff help create an environment that supports campers’ personal growth, meaningful relationships, and understanding of Christ. Staff serve as mentors, role models, and leaders, and take part in shared camp-community duties that support camper care, program delivery, and community living; those duties are secondary to the position’s primary camper-focused purpose. The posting describes Leadership, Recreation and Program/Counseling, and Wrangler Support roles. Leadership staff guide campers and summer staff in safety, camp culture, efficiency, and spiritual growth, and oversee an assigned area. Recreation and Program staff facilitate activities such as paintball, ropes course, archery, waterfront activities, rock wall, and outdoor education, and provide cabin care and mentorship. Wrangler Support staff assist with horsemanship instruction and activities, arena and barn upkeep, and horse care and feeding. All roles contribute to program activities, camper safety, spiritual mentorship, and a safe, welcoming camp community. The position is seasonal, based at Miracle Ranch in Port Orchard, Washington, and requires staff to reside at camp during the summer season. Compensation is a weekly stipend of $350 or $450, depending on role and days worked, plus room and board.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
Committed Christian dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development, evidenced by a growing personal walk with God.
Prayerfully seeks God’s will in personal life and ministry at CRISTA.
Engages in spiritual practices, including prayer, participation in spiritual practices, and leading devotionals.
Affirms, aligns with, and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement/Commitment.
Conducts oneself in a manner consistent with CRISTA’s mission, vision, Statement of Faith, and Christian Community Commitment.
Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.
Reside at camp during the summer season.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Ability to work collaboratively with Camps staff and customers.
Ability to pass background checks relating to the DSHS Secretary’s List of Crimes and Negative Actions (WAC 388-113).

Nice To Haves

Lifeguard certification; an opportunity to obtain certification will be provided during training week.

Responsibilities

Supervise campers and provide for their physical, emotional, and spiritual care and safety.
Mentor campers and, in leadership roles, summer staff; lead small-group cabin times and answer questions related to Christianity.
Lead or facilitate camp activities, recreation, and program areas, including games, skits, and role-specific activities.
Maintain awareness of and adherence to safety standards.
For leadership roles, lead staff and campers in safety, culture, efficiency, and spiritual growth, and oversee assigned areas of responsibility.
For Wrangler Support roles, assist with basic safety and horsemanship orientation, horse care and feeding, arena and barn upkeep, trail rides, and classes.
Participate in shared camp-community responsibilities that support camper care, program operations, and guest experience, such as dining support, cabin readiness, activity setup, facility and equipment preparation, and hospitality.
Work collaboratively with supervisors, coworkers, campers, and customers.
Conduct oneself in accordance with CRISTA’s mission, vision, Statement of Faith, and Christian Community Representative Commitment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.