What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Camp Mentor position at Camp Skylark?
Day Camp Mentor
About the Day Camp Mentor position:
Our Mission: We partner with local churches to rethink camp as a childcare option of irresistible value.
Our Vision: To give every child a hero who is following Jesus, our true hero.
Our Values: We will be rooted in Jesus, create EPIC moments, aspire for greatness, and leave a legacy.
We believe that every child needs a HERO and a Day Camp Mentor at Skylark get to be that hero that points them to the TRUE HERO, JESUS. Working at Skylark means being a fun, exciting example of God's love to each and every camper kid who that walks into camp. We do not want to be just another summer camp, but rather we want to be a doorway where families can feel welcomed into the local church that is connected with each of our sites.
Site Locations:
- Cottonwood Creek Church: 1015 Sam Rayburn Tollway, Allen, TX 75013
- CityBridge Community Church: 6400 K Ave, Plano, TX 75074
- Northway Church: 3877 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75229
- TCAL Church: 3810 Hadley Ln, Venus, TX 76084
Who We Are Looking For:
We are looking for gospel-minded men and women of ages 18 years old and up to serve with us at one of our sites in the DFW metroplex. A Day Camp Mentor is part of our Skylark family! There will be multiple opportunities to experience the community of your fellow staffers, along with personal development and discipleship from your leadership team. The ideal candidate for this role is teachable, humble, and loves to have fun!
Every child needs a HERO in their neighborhood. Summer Staff at Skylark get to be that hero. We are sold out for the local church, and we love inviting kids and their families into it, sometimes for the first time. Working at Skylark means being a fun, exciting example of God's love to each kid that walks into camp. Apply to spend your summer dancing, jumping, and playing games that are designed to show campers who Jesus is.
Day Camp Mentor Requirements:
- Attend mandatory Summer Staff Orientation and Training Week prior to the first week of camp
- Commit to serve a minimum of 6 weeks out of the summer and request weeks off ahead of time with approval from your Camp Director
- Work on-site at one of our locations Monday through Friday from 7:00am-5:30pm
- Model Christ-like attitudes and actions in and outside of camp
- Attend additional team bonding activities throughout the summer as scheduled by the camp director
- Have dependable transportation to be on time to and from your site
- Participate in weekly bible studies and one-on-ones as scheduled by leadership
- The ability to remain on your feet and participate in high-energy activities daily
- The ability to execute medium work that involves regularly lifting and transporting camp equipment weighing up to 50 lbs
- The ability to work both inside and outside, sometimes in extreme heat conditions
Summer Staff Responsibilities are:
- Lead the campers assigned to you by shepherding them physically, emotionally, and spiritually
- Maintain the daily schedule and guide campers through drop off, rallies, activity classes, outdoor time, and pickup in a timely manner
- Support the program director and other staff during program activities with your attention, energy, and enforcement of the rules
- Assist with setup and tear down of camp equipment, signs, and activity materials each day
- Provide quality instruction at your assigned activity class(es) and ensure camper safety at all times
- Enforce all health and safety regulations and report all injuries and illnesses to the appropriate staff
- Follow the proper disciplinary/reporting chain when camper issues arise and use TBRI principles
- Be able to communicate the current mood, struggles, victories, and attitude of your campers to the Associate Director or full-time staff at any time
- Have one-on-one conversations with each of your campers during the week
- Other duties as assigned by the Camp Director
