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Summer 2010 Position Descriptions

ADVENTURE COUNSELOR

**FILLED**

Dates Needed:May 24-August 16, 2010
Age Requirement: At least 21 years old.
Special Requirement: Valid Driver's license and clean driving record
Description: Adventure Counselors will lead and guide junior- and senior-high campers on a variety of trips over the course of the summer. Activities include backpacking, whitewater canoeing and rafting, rock climbing, mountain biking, and service trips. Adventure staff will be responsible for safety, food preparation, personal and group devotions, and creating a fun, safe environment! Tent camping is required on most trips.
Starting Weekly Wage: $225

AV/OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN

**FILLED**

Dates Needed:May 24-August 07, 2010
Age Requirement: At least 18 years old and have applicable experience.
Description: This person is responsible for operating lighting and sound, recording and mixing music for CDs, and caring for and maintaining A/V equipment.
Starting Weekly Wage: $210

CABIN COUNSELOR

**FILLED**

Dates Needed:June 1-August 07, 2010
Age Requirement: At least 18 years old and a high-school graduate; prefer at least one year of college.
Description: Cabin Counselors are assigned to care for the physical, spiritual, and social needs of six to eight campers each week. They are spiritual guides and show Jesus’ love to each camper in their assigned cabin group. Counselors should expect to have an interactive role with their campers, participate in activities, assist their group in decision-making, and work to create a safe and fun environment where young people can thrive.
Starting Weekly Wage: $225

CEDAR COVE CAMPGROUND SUPERVISOR

**FILLED**

Dates Needed:May 28-September 13, 2010.
Age Requirement: At least 18 years old.
Description: The Cedar Cove Campground (CCC) Supervisor will assist the Guest Services Director in serving and interacting with CCC guests. Responsibilities include supervising CCC staff, coordinating CCC volunteers, managing the CCC store, lifeguarding the CCC beach, and general oversight of the CCC operations.
Starting Weekly Wage: $225

CEDAR COVE CAMPGROUND STAFF

**FILLED**

Dates Needed:May 28-September 13, 2010.
Age Requirement: At least 18 years old.
Description: The person in this position assists the Cedar Cove Campground (CCC) Supervisor in serving the CCC guests. Responsibilities include operating the CCC store, guest check-in and check-out, general maintenance of the CCC grounds, lifeguarding at the CCC beach, and other duties as assigned.
Starting Weekly Wage: $210

Facilities and Fleet Assistant

Dates Needed:June 1-August 21, 2010.
Age Requirement: At least 18 years old.
Special Requirement: Valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Description: : This summer staff person will assist the grounds and building maintenance team as needed in various capacities. He or she must be somewhat familiar with and able to use hand tools, be able to handle moderately heavy work with some lifting (possibly up to 80 pounds), and be able to traverse the multi-terrain camp grounds.
Starting Hourly Wage: $7.25

FOOD SERVICE COUNSELOR

Dates Needed:June 1-August 07, 2010. Potential for later departure.
Age Requirement: At least a senior in high school.
Description: Food Service staff will assist in the operation and maintenance of Timber-lee's food service including food preparation and cleaning/maintaining the kitchen and dining room areas. They will also interact with campers and other guests.
Starting Weekly Wage: $210

HEALTH SERVICES STAFF

**FILLED**

Dates Needed:May 24-August 14, 2010
Age Requirement: At least 18 years old.
Special Requirement: Must be an EMT, a CNA (or above), or be currently certified as completing the American Red Cross Emergency Response Course.
Description: Health Services staff will administer prescribed medications to campers, staff the health office, treat a variety of illnesses and injuries, be actively involved in Timber-lee’s emergency action plans, interact with parents, and complete required paperwork (insurance forms, incident reports, etc.).
Starting Weekly Wage: $210-$290; $395 for RNs

HOUSEKEEPING ASSISTANT

Dates Needed:June 1-August 7, 2010
Age Requirement: At least a high school senior.
Description: Staff in this position will clean and prepare housing accommodations for the summer campers and summer staff. They will also assist with the handling of guest luggage.
Starting Weekly Wage: $210

NATURE COUNSELOR

Dates Needed: June 1-August 14 or 21, 2010. Possible early start date of May 17.
Age Requirement: At least a senior in high school.
Description: Science Education Center (SEC) staff will lead campers in indoor and outdoor explorations of God’s creation, care for small animals, and maintain indoor and outdoor program equipment and facilities. This intensive learning and teaching experience is best suited for students of science, natural resources, and/or education and may satisfy internship requirements.
Starting Weekly Wage: $210

PHOTOGRAPHER

**FILLED**

Dates Needed:June 1-August 14, 2010
Age Requirement: At least 18 years old and a high-school graduate (prefer at least one year of college) and applicable experience.
Description:Summer photographers are responsible for taking and storing photos for use in slideshows and promotional materials. Staff in this position also oversee the collection, printing, and distribution of cabin photos for each camper. Photographers often work independently, but in conjunction with Timber-lee’s full-time and summer videographer to ensure that we have documented our summer well. Starting Weekly Wage: $225

RECREATION COUNSELOR

**FILLED**

Dates Needed:June 1-August 21, 2010
Age Requirement: At least 16 years old before camp begins.
Description: This position offers it all, from lifeguarding, belaying at the tower, and selling snacks at Acorns to running the craft shop and sports events, and assisting in the leather shop. Staff will spend time in each of these areas and experience the variety of ways they can minister to campers.
Starting Weekly Wage: $210

SADDLE HORN RANCH WRANGLER

**FILLED**

Dates Needed:June 1-August 21, 2010
Age Requirement: At least 18 years old.
Description: Wranglers will lead and guide trail rides for campers and weekend guests. They will assist in the horsemanship program either teaching or assisting a teacher. Wranglers will aid in caring for horses and various ranch work projects.
Starting Weekly Wage: $210

SADDLE HORN RANCH MAINTENANCE WRANGLER

**FILLED**

Dates Needed:June 1-August 21, 2010
Age Requirement: At least 18 years old.
Description: The Saddle Horn Ranch (SHR) Maintenance Wrangler will work on various projects at the ranch, such as pasture mowing, fence repair, etc. He/She will assist with trail rides as needed and will drive the hayrack used for transporting campers.
Starting Weekly Wage: $210

TIMBER CHALLENGE COUNSELOR

Dates Needed:June 1-August 21, 2010
Age Requirement: At least 18 years old.
Description: Hope you’re not afraid of heights! Timber Challenge (TC) Counselors are responsible for the delivery of Timber-lee’s challenge course programs, including our 23-element, double-decker High Ropes Course, 40’ rock climbing tower, and archery range. We provide all technical training.
Starting Weekly Wage: $210

VIDEOGRAPHER

**FILLED**

Dates Needed:June 1-August 14, 2010
Age Requirement: At least 18 years old and a high-school graduate (prefer at least one year of college) and applicable experience.
Description: Summer videographers are responsible for collecting video of activities and events each week that will be used in creation of an end-of-event video, Web posting, and future promotional materials. While a majority of time is spent collecting video, additional responsibilities include video editing and still photography for cabin photos and other needs. Videographers will often work independently, but in conjunction with Timber-lee’s full-time videographer and summer photographer to ensure that we have documented our summer season well.
Starting Weekly Wage: $225

WATERFRONT COUNSELOR

Dates Needed:June 1-August 21, 2010
Age Requirement: At least 16 years old before camp begins.
Special Requirement: Must have current Red Cross lifeguard certification. (Timber-lee offers a class in the spring. Contact us for information.) Description: These staff members are lifeguarding all summer long and are responsible for maintaining and supervising the beach, water, and boating areas.
Starting Weekly Wage: $210

WORSHIP TEAM

**FILLED**

Dates Needed:May 24-August 7, 2010
Age Requirement: At least 18 years old.
Special Requirements: Must have musical experience and submit a video audition of musical talents (vocals, drums, guitars, keyboards).
Description: Staff on the worship team will select, perform, and lead age-appropriate worship music for campers. They will also participate in counselor support programs as assigned and serve as a cabin counselor when needed. High-energy, creativity, and a love for campers of all ages are musts.
Starting Weekly Wage: $210