2025 Residential Summer Camp Staff

2025 Residential Summer Camp Staff 

Kirkmont Center

Zanesfield, OH 

Job Summary:  Are you caring, responsible, and have a positive attitude?  Kirkmont Center is currently recruiting post-high school individuals to assist with summer camp operations.  This may include (but is not limited to) camp activities, music, kitchen, housekeeping, cleaning, and other duties as assigned to provide an engaging and positive experience for campers.   Summer staff have the unique opportunity to become important parts of the development of the next generation while helping to make the world a better place, one person/one experience at a time, many times each day! 

Duties:  Prepare for and actively participate in staff training and daily meetings; be present and lead by example in all assigned aspects of camp including but not limited to all meals, rest time, evening activities, vespers, daily assigned activities, and daily assigned duties; assist in providing a quality summer children’s program that includes a variety of educational, social and physical learning experiences; ensure all tasks are performed at a high quality to provide a positive experience for guests, campers, and volunteers of Kirkmont Center; ensure a safe environment by abiding by all policies and procedures, which follow American Camp Association Standards; be welcoming and inclusive to families, pastors, church coordinators, volunteers, campers and fellow staff; cleaning: ensure that all program areas are cleaned daily, and all camper and staff accommodations are cleaned weekly; help design weekly camp programs and evening activities; hospitality: help ensure check-in process goes smoothly, greet and welcome campers each day; orient all campers to camp rules and responsibilities on the first day; provide daily support/backup for summer counselors; model the Kirkmont Center culture through caring and responsible actions and attitude.

Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; at least 18 years old; strong interpersonal and communication skills; strength and endurance to maintain effective supervision of campers and perform other duties as assigned; ability and willingness to enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures; ability to remain calm under stress and respond efficiently and effectively in emergencies; ability and willingness to work both independently and as a member of a high-functioning team; self-motivation, flexibility, and an ability and willingness to work well under supervision; ability and willingness to work with individuals from a variety of ages and demographics; ability and willingness to observe and assess camper behavior and apply appropriate behavior management techniques; enthusiasm; sense of humor; patience; self-control; emotional intelligence and maturity; excellent organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Valid driver’s license; current CPR, AED, and/or First Aid certification; current lifeguard certification; at least one year removed from high school.

Work Schedule: Summer staff are expected to be on-site and ready to work by 1pm every Sunday until 1pm the following Saturday; average workday is 8-12 hours with breaks provided; any requests for scheduled time off need to be provided to the direct supervisor at least 2 weeks in advance (exceptions will be made for emergencies).

Compensation: Salary starting at $325/week with an additional $20/week for each year you return to Kirkmont to serve on summer staff; the lifeguard salary is $345/week with an additional $20/week for each year you return to Kirkmont to serve on summer staff; meals (at times when meals are being served at Kirkmont as part of a program); housing in Goodrich Lodge (www.kirkmontcenter.org/lodging/).

Additional Benefits: To apply, please go to https://kirkmontcenter.campbrainstaff.com/. Interested individuals may also contact the Kirkmont office at 937.593.2141 or info@kirkmontcenter.org.  To ensure full consideration, please apply by February 15, 2025.  (Please note this is not a deadline, but we do encourage individuals to apply soon.)

Kirkmont Center strives to be a place for all people in all seasons.  It is in the spirit of this mission that we are delighted to share our statement on diversity and inclusion:

Kirkmont Center, its Board of Directors, and staff embrace the beauty of diversity and are deeply committed to creating and sustaining a space and community where inclusion and a sense of belonging are prioritized and love and grace overflow.

This commitment will foster a community where inclusion is authentic and extended to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neurodiversity, disability, age, and any additional legally protected status.  We have worked hard over the years to update our facilities to be more accessible and will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

For more information about Kirkmont Center, please visit KirkmontCenter.org, Facebook.com/Kirkmont, and Instagram.com/KirkmontCenter.  Thank you!