Camp Staff Position Requirements:
- All Ranger Counselor and Coordinator positions require living on-site at Camp Ocoee. Room and Board are included.
- All staff are expected to model the values of caring, honesty, responsibility, respect and faith.
- Review the Characteristics of a Camp Ocoee Staff Member
- CPR and Frist Aid certification are required for all positions.
- Job offers are made pending the results of a full state and federal background check.
Ranger Cabin Counselor
Job Description: Directly supervise a cabin group, encourage campers to participate in all activities and guide the campers throughout his/her stay at camp.
Min. Education Required: High School Graduate or 18 years of age
Min. Experience Required: Leadership skills/ love for children
Min. Age Required: 17
Salary: $275-305 per week ($2,475-$2,745 for 9 week season)
Specific Responsibilities: Live in a cabin with 10-12 campers; teach in specific activities; give daily devotions for the cabin group; take campers on overnight camping trips; set an example of promptness, high standards and values and Christian character.
Required Skills and/or Certifications: Experience working with children; possess at least 2 specific skills to instruct; possess high personal standards and Christian values; have a love for children and a willingness to serve them. First Aid and CPR certification.
Physical Demands: Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings. Walking up to 5 miles per day, stooping, standing, hearing, seeing, lifting (up to 50 pounds).
Ropes Coordinator
Job Description: Responsible for all aspects of the adventure, climbing and high ropes programs.
Min. Experience Required: Extensive experience in adventure activities, high ropes and climbing
Min. Age Required: 20
Salary: $300-330 per week ($3,300-$3,630 for a 11 week season)
Specific Responsibilities: Train all staff; structure class schedules and content; be a "teaching" instructor; set an example of promptness, high standards and values, and Christian character.
Required Skills and/or Certifications: Must have at least 2 years of adventure sport, climbing and high ropes experience and hold a current drivers license . First Aid and CPR certification.
Physical Demands: Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings. Walking up to 5 miles per day, stooping, standing, hearing, seeing, lifting (up to 50 pounds).
Teen Leadership Coordinator
Job Description: Coordinate all aspects of the Teen Leadership Academy (CIT and Ambassador Programs). Assist and/or lead some of the out of camp tripping programs. Help plan and carry out evening and special camp programming.
Min. Experience Required: 1 to 2 years of camp experience
Min. Age Required: 20
Salary: $300-330 per week ($3,300-$3,630 for a 11 week season)
Specific Responsibilities: Plan, schedule and supervise specific skills to be learned in the Counselor-In-Training (CIT) and Ambassador Programs. Evaluate participants. Advise staff in guidance of CITs and Ambassadors in cabin and activity areas.
Required Skills and/or Certifications: Have experience in a leadership role. Been a camper and/or CIT in a camp setting. Demonstrate A VERY strong personal Christian lifestyle. Must hold a current drivers license.
Physical Demands: Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings. Walking up to 5 miles per day, stooping, standing, hearing, seeing, lifting (up to 50 pounds).
Waterfront Coordinator
Job Description: Assume full responsibility for supervision, administration and coordination of all facets concerning the waterfront program.
Min. Experience Required: Worked at a pool or waterfront
Min. Age Required: 20
Salary: $300-330 per week ($3,300-$3,630 for a 11 week season)
Specific Responsibilities: Supervise and train all aquatic staff; schedule and supervise instructional and general swims and all waterfront activities (canoeing, kayaking, etc.).
Required Skills and/or Certifications: Hold current YMCA or Red Cross certification. Safety, Safety, Safety is #1 priority. Benefits: directing, problem solving, planning, team building, communication. Must hold a current drivers license.
Physical Demands: Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings. Walking up to 5 miles per day, stooping, standing, hearing, seeing, lifting (up to 50 pounds).
Water Ski Coordinator
Job Description: Assume full responsibility for boat driving and water ski programs.
Min. Experience Required: Boat driving and water ski/wakeboard experience
Min. Age Required: 20
Salary: $300-330 per week ($3,300-$3,630 for a 11 week season)
Specific Responsibilities: Take care of boats, instruct water skiing and wakeboarding, demonstrate leadership in involvement of other camp activities/events.
Required Skills and/or Certifications: Valid boating license, extensive knowledge of boat operation and water ski techniques. Must hold a current drivers license.
Physical Demands: Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings. Walking up to 5 miles per day, stooping, standing, hearing, seeing, lifting (up to 50 pounds).
Arts & Crafts Coordinator
Job Description: Responsible for teaching and leading arts and crafts projects at camp and maintaining a clean & organized environment.
Min. Experience Required: Organizational skills, flexibility, at least 1 year of camp experience
Min. Age Required: 19
Salary: $300-330 per week ($3,300-$3,630 for a 11 week season)
Specific Responsibilities: Work with the Cabin Life Director to plan, organize and execute arts & crafts for all age groups. Maintain a clean & organized environment for arts & crafts projects. Assist in any other programming needs of camp.
Required Skills and/or Certifications: Must have a high level of organization, responsibility, and flexibility. Must hold a current drivers license.
Physical Demands: Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings. Walking up to 5 miles per day, stooping, standing, hearing, seeing, lifting (up to 50 pounds).
Cabin Life Coordinator
Job Description: Responsible for organizational needs pertaining to the campers.
Min. Experience Required: Organizational skills, flexibility, at least 2 years of camp experience
Min. Age Required: 20
Salary: $300-330 per week ($3,300-$3,630 for a 11 week season)
Specific Responsibilities: Maintain a high level of organization and service in such things as camper photos, lost and found, activity supervision, cabin assignments, etc. Works closely with the Cabin Life Director on a daily basis.
Required Skills and/or Certifications: Must have a high level of responsibility and initiative. Must hold a current drivers license.
Physical Demands: Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings. Walking up to 5 miles per day, stooping, standing, hearing, seeing, lifting (up to 50 pounds).
Trips Coordinator
Job Description: Responsible for all aspects of off-campus trips, including: cabin campouts, paintball & Ocoee/Hiwassee rafting experiences
Min. Experience Required: Organizational skills, extensive experience in adventure and camping
Min. Age Required: 20
Salary: $300-330 per week ($3,300-$3,630 for a 11 week season)
Specific Responsibilities: Coordinate cabin campout pack-in/out. Communicate with kitchen staff on meals needed for weekly trips. Supervise paintball and maintain supplies. Internally & externally coordinate rafting excursions. Demonstrate leadership in involvement of other camp activities/events.
Required Skills and/or Certifications: Must have a high level of responsibility and initiative. Must hold a current drivers license.
Physical Demands: Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings. Walking up to 5 miles per day, stooping, standing, hearing, seeing, lifting (up to 50 pounds).
Program Coordinator
Job Description: Directly supervise, coordinate and plan all aspects of the daily camp program. Supervise all activity staff.
Min. Experience Required: Planning, supervising, problem solving
Min. Age Required: 20
Salary: $300-330 per week ($3,300-$3,630 for a 11 week season)
Specific Responsibilities: Schedule camper and cabin groups daily activities; Help solve camper problems; plan all evening and special activities; schedule duty roster and staff time off.
Required Skills and/or Certifications: Extensive experience in resident camp; experience with planning and scheduling with attention to detail; ability to supervise staff; possess an attitude of excellence; set Christian example. Must hold a current drivers license with an F4 classification.
Physical Demands: Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings. Walking up to 5 miles per day, stooping, standing, hearing, seeing, lifting (up to 50 pounds).
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