New staff candidates (including those who have previously served as junior counselors and those who have not served on permanent staff in 2006 or 2007), please click here. 

New staff candidates (including those who have previously served as junior counselors and those who have not served on permanent staff in 2006 or 2007) will also need a copy of reference form, which you can download by clicking here.

Returning staff (those who served on permanent staff in 2006 or 2007) please click here.

Rising 10th graders who are interested in the CIT program, register for the CIT program by clicking here.

2008 CAMP GRAVATT STAFF POSITIONS AND JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

Camp Gravatt is now hiring for summer 2008.  Being a part of the summer camp staff at Gravatt is a positive, life-changing experience.  Camp counselors serve as Christian role models for campers and make a lasting impression in the lives of the children they serve.  They also can't help but make great friends and have a fabulous time.  Camp staff grow in their own spiritual formation and develop skills that will serve them long after leaving Camp Gravatt at the end of the summer.  Camp staff work hard and play hard.  If you have something to gain, and a lot to give, please consider applying.

Please Note: All positions—except junior counselors—are salary based within a range that may vary depending on certifications and experience. The director will interview all applicants in person or by telephone. Some positions listed may not be filled depending on individual/administrative/staffing requirements. Likewise an applicant may apply for one position and be hired for another due to individual/administrative/staffing needs. The director will discuss salary and position with each applicant prior to preparing a contract.

General Job Expectations:

Program Staff members are expected to be available for a retreat April 25-27, for Family Camp (including orientation) from May 30-June 1, and from June 4 through August 9, 2008, excluding session breaks. Other meetings in the spring may be scheduled.

Other Permanent Staff members are expected to be available from June 5 through August 9, 2008, excluding session breaks. Some Permanent staff may be requested to work Family Camp (including orientation) from May 30-June 1; this will be discussed at time of hire.  Permanent staff must attend Safe Church Training, First Aid/CPR and other training/certification courses as agreed upon at the time of hire. Staff may request minor exceptions (time off for weddings, funerals, family emergencies, college orientations, etc.) in writing with the application if possible. Only dates requested at time of hiring can be guaranteed off. In any case, staff must notify the director of any absence from camp.

Junior Counselor applicants must complete and return the Junior Counselor Session Preference Sheet and are expected to be available for all of the days of the sessions for which they apply.

Program Staff Priority Deadline: 1/22/2008

Permanent Staff Priority Deadline: 2/4/2008

Junior Counselor Priority Deadline: 3/31/2008

Applications received after the priority deadlines listed will be considered only if positions are unfilled.

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AVAILABLE PROGRAM STAFF POSITIONS (Application and Reference deadline is 1/22/2008):

Administrative Coordinator: the Administrative Coordinator is responsible for office activities including registration, camp newsletter, parent relations, online photo community, mail, etc. Applicants must be at least 21 and have computer skills.

Lay Chaplain: the Lay Chaplain is responsible for leading/teaching all religious program sessions (using the proscribed Christian formation program), and for organizing the worship experiences. Applicants must be at least 18 and have some experience in working with children and youth in a religious setting. POSITION FILLED.

Health Supervisor: the Health Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day health needs of the camp, the campers and the staff, including maintaining health records, administering medications, and collaborating with external health care providers. Applicants must be at least 21 and hold a certification some form of health or medical certification (such as Wilderness First Aid Responder, Emergency Medical Technician, Registered Nurse, etc.). POSITION FILLED.

Ropes Director: the Ropes Director is responsible for supervising the Adventure and Discovery component (field games, low ropes and high ropes). These responsibilities include teaching staff needed skills (belaying and tying harnesses), and assisting campers in achieving their goals, learning new skills, and taking on new challenges. Applicants must be at least 21 and hold a certification in Adventure and Discovery programming (field games, low ropes and high ropes), and have experience working with children and young adults in these types of programs.

Assistant Ropes Director: the Assistant Ropes Director assists the Ropes Director in every aspect of the Adventure and Discovery program. Applicants must be at least 18 and hold a certification in leading Adventure and Discovery programs.  POSITION FILLED.

Waterfront Director: the Waterfront Director is responsible for all aspects of the waterfront, including program development for activity periods, supervising free swim, enforcing safety regulations and emergency procedures, scheduling of lifeguards and staff for free swim, and maintaining waterfront equipment. Applicants must be at least 21, hold a Waterfront Safety Instructor certification before camp begins, and preferably have waterfront experience at a camp or aquatics facility.  POSITION FILLED.

Arts and Crafts Director: the Arts and Crafts Director is responsible for teaching campers the basic theme or story of the day or week through creative activities that give campers the ability to express themselves. Applicants must be at least 18, and preferably have experience teaching children to be creative and use their imagination.  POSITION FILLED.

PERMANENT STAFF POSITIONS (Application and Reference deadline is 2/4/2008):

Head Counselor (Male & Female): the Head Counselor’s responsibilities include all of those listed below for Counselor. In addition, the Head Counselor sets the tone on each side of camp, and works with the Director and Program staff in developing and maintaining the overall spirit of the Camp. Other duties include camper tent/cabin assignments, staff tent/cabin assignments, night duty assignments, weekly staff meetings, mediating staff differences/grievances, and communicating program goals and expectations to the rest of the counseling staff. In consultation with the Director, Head Counselors also assist in assigning Junior Counselors tents/cabins. Applicants must be at least 18 and have served as a Counselor at Camp Gravatt for at least one summer.  POSITIONS FILLED.

Counselor: Counselors are highly motivated, independent, mature and spiritually grounded individuals who serve as positive role models. Counselors live with campers in a cabin or tent, and guide and supervise those campers through the day-to-day camp experience (activities, chores, free time, meals, programs and worship). Applicants should be at least 18 years old, although consideration will be given to those who are at least 16.

Kitchen Assistant: Kitchen Assistants help the Kitchen Manager and his or her staff with various aspects of food service (setting up, food preparation, serving cleaning up, stocking, etc.), and are expected to be involved in all camp activities when they are free from kitchen duties. Applicants must be at least 16. The Director fills this position as needed, and strongly encourages all Applicants for this position to apply for positions as Junior Counselors as well.

PART TIME/OTHER POSITIONS (Application and Reference deadline is 3/31/2008)

Junior Counselor: Junior Counselors (JCs) are motivated, mature and spiritually grounded individuals who serve as role models and easily accept direction from members of the Permanent Staff. JCs assist Counselors in all aspects, live with campers in cabins or tents, and are directly involved with the campers and their activities during the week. JCs do not participate in Staff Training (but are mentored on the job), and do not receive salary or stipend (but are appreciated and valued—the Junior Counselor program has always been an integral part of Camp Gravatt). JCs should be at least 16, and attend one of two groups of concurrent sessions during the summer (see Application and Junior Counselor Session Preference Form for more information).

PLEASE NOTE : Rising 10^th graders are eligible to participate in the Counselor-in-Trainig (CIT) porgram. There is no application for the CIT program. Interested individuals should just complete the regular camp registration form.

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