2026 Camps Summer Staff

CRISTA Camps•Port Orchard, WA

4d•$250 - $350•Onsite

About The Position

Summer Staff members are responsible for the wellbeing of student campers who attend Miracle Ranch. Provide servant leadership, relationships, and teamwork so each camper and guest can experience an unforgettable time and walk away changed. Assist in recreation and program areas. Embody CRISTA’s mission: “To fearlessly declare the Gospel, with Biblical truth and love, leading generations to follow Jesus. Until All Know Jesus.” ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (General overview and may include all details of responsibilities) Leadership Duties listed below are for the Leadership - Summer Staff role. Lead both campers and summer staff in safety, culture, efficiency, and spiritual growth. Each leadership position has an area of ownership they are directly responsible for but may be asked to lead and serve in other areas as needed. Staff and Camper Care: Maintain responsibility for physical, emotional, and spiritual care of summer staff and campers. Spiritual Mentorship: Mentor staff, answer questions related to Christianity, and conduct yourself in a way that is consistent with the CRISTA Camps Statement of Faith. Recreation and Program: Assist in recreation and program areas as needed, such as games, skits, or activities. Guest Service: Assist with hosting guest groups, meal crews, housekeeping, and other guest service needs throughout the week. Community: lead, contribute to and participate in the Summer Staff community. Areas of Ownership: lead summer staff within the areas responsible by specific job descriptions. (See list of job descriptions) Perform other related duties as assigned. Work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers and campers. Lead Summer Staff and campers within areas of responsibility Counseling Duties listed below are for the Counseling - Summer Staff role. Camper Care: Maintain responsibility for physical, emotional, and spiritual care of campers in their cabins. Spiritual Mentorship: Lead small group cabin times, answer questions related to Christianity, and conduct yourself in a way that is consistent with the CRISTA Camps Statement of Faith. Recreation and Program: Assist in recreation and program areas as needed, such as games, skits, or activities. Guest Service: Assist with meal crews, housekeeping, and other guest service needs throughout the week. Community: contribute to and participate in the Summer Staff community. Perform other related duties as assigned. Work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers and campers. Recreation and Program Duties listed below are for the Recreation and Program - Summer Staff role. Program and Recreation Staff members may have an area they facilitate more frequently, but may be asked to serve in other areas as needed. Activities: Facilitate programmed events and activities, including but not limited to paintball, ropes course, archery, waterfront, rock wall, horseback riding, and outdoor education. Safety: Maintain responsibility, awareness and adherence of safety standards. Program: Assist in program areas as needed, such as games, skits, or counseling. Guest Service: Assist with meal crews, housekeeping, and other guest service needs throughout the week. Community: contribute to and participate in the Summer Staff community. Work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers and campers. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc.).
Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA.
Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices.
Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC).
Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).
Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.
High School diploma or GED required.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Excellent customer service.
Able to communicate clearly to others.
Able to work collaboratively with all Camps staff and customers.
Ability to multitask.

Nice To Haves

Some college.
Past leadership or summer camp experience preferred.
Experience working with children aged 5-18.
Lifeguard Certification (we will provide an opportunity for certification during training week)

Responsibilities

Lead both campers and summer staff in safety, culture, efficiency, and spiritual growth.
Maintain responsibility for physical, emotional, and spiritual care of summer staff and campers.
Mentor staff, answer questions related to Christianity, and conduct yourself in a way that is consistent with the CRISTA Camps Statement of Faith.
Assist in recreation and program areas as needed, such as games, skits, or activities.
Assist with hosting guest groups, meal crews, housekeeping, and other guest service needs throughout the week.
Lead, contribute to and participate in the Summer Staff community.
Lead summer staff within the areas responsible by specific job descriptions.
Maintain responsibility for physical, emotional, and spiritual care of campers in their cabins.
Lead small group cabin times, answer questions related to Christianity, and conduct yourself in a way that is consistent with the CRISTA Camps Statement of Faith.
Contribute to and participate in the Summer Staff community.
Facilitate programmed events and activities, including but not limited to paintball, ropes course, archery, waterfront, rock wall, horseback riding, and outdoor education.
Maintain responsibility, awareness and adherence of safety standards.
Assist in program areas as needed, such as games, skits, or counseling.