Summer Jobs

Summer Counselors

Must be at least 18 by May

GROUP CAMP COUNSELOR

Candidates must be at least one year out of high school. On the Group Camp campus, each week, co-ed partners lead 20-25 junior high and high school students through purposeful and pre-planned experiences using incredible adventure activities at Camp Eagle while displaying to students the love of Christ. Guide campers all hours of the day, building relationships and leading activities that will provide opportunities for scripture to come to life. Sleep in nearby dorms with other counselors unless the group requires counselor sponsors.

SUMMER CAMP/TEEN CAMP COUNSELOR

Candidates must be at least 18 years old. At the Summer Camp campus, 1st through 10th grade campers come for one or two weeks of adventure camp. Staff will be partnered with same gender partners as they stay in the cabins with campers and lead them in adventure activities, many unique to Summer Camp such as Mountain Biking, shooting sports and more.

City Camp Counselor (Adventure for the City)

Candidates must be at least 18 years old. These counselors will be working with younger students (1st-6th grade) from morning to mid-afternoon. They will take care of them, lead them through Bible studies, adventure pieces, and group development. These counselors will work both at Glorieta and also with our travel camp, Adventure for the City. When traveling, they will stay at host homes provided by the church we are partnering with. When on-site, staff will sleep in nearby dorms with other counselors. Counselors should plan on helping out with the behind-the-scenes workload. This means driving vans, washing dishes, cleaning rooms, leading/setting up activities, potentially leading worship, and anything else that may be required to help Day Camp run efficiently and successfully. Must like travel and adventure!

WILDERNESS GUIDE

Candidates must be at least 18 years old. Similar to a counselor position, but instead of sleeping at Main Camp in the dorms or cabins, Wilderness Guides will be bunk at Wilderness Base Camp log cabins or sleep under the stars at various campgrounds in the Camp Eagle backcountry. Plan and execute trips for groups of 5-15 into 2,400 acres of Texas hill country.

Summer Support Staff

Must be at least 18 by May

Medical Staff

Assist camp-wide health needs for all guests and campers. Necessary characteristics include organized, detailed, assertive, and self-motivator. Confident in medical skills and ability to stay calm and in control in all situations. Nurses should be ministry and servant minded.

Ropes / Activities Staff

A geographically diverse position with the main responsibility to set up, tear down, and belay activities such as real Rock Climbing, Rappelling (75 foot Small Rappel and 180 foot Big Rappel), Cliff Edge Power Pole, Backcountry Tyrolean Traverse, Team Traverse across the river, 850ft. Dual Zip Line, Sherpa Trek, etc. Enjoy the flexibility of working with various activities while ministering to students during peak learning opportunities.

Digital Media

Videographers and photographers with editing skills are needed for this position to capture daily adventures of campers on film and create highlight films each evening.

Retail Clerk

Retail Clerks are responsible for coordinating the operation of the Coffee Shop and Camp Store. Camp Eagle’s retail operations contribute to the overall camp community and heavily to camp revenue. Duties include selling and ordering product, inventory control, cash handling, supervision of staff assigned to retail and other duties as assigned by the Registrar.

Prep Cook

The cook is responsible for making sure every meal is served hot and on time. Must have a love for kitchen ministry and eager to take initiative. Manage the entire kitchen throughout the summer including many on-location theme meals.

Worship Leaders

Multi-talented people with vocal, guitar (acoustic, electric, bass), percussion (full set and hand-drums) experience. Partake in prayerful planning of sets appropriate for staff, campers and youth pastors from all denominations. Lead in singing in a pavilion setting and on-location throughout camp. Locations include: Amphitheater, the Waterfalls, the Lumberjack, the Cross, the Altar, the Windmill, the Luau Site, and campsites. Each set will have a unique flare—upbeat and loud, intimate and soft.

Office Assistant

Work behind the scenes with a Program Director to assist in everyday office tasks to make Summer run smoothly and to optimize guest experience. This position doubles as a valuable internship for anyone with a business major and is also a great resume builder. Must enjoy taking initiative and working in the office a majority of the time. Some experience in business is preferred, but not required.

Housekeeping

Our housekeeping staff helps to prepare camp for our guests by servicing and cleaning hotel and dorm rooms and other living/service areas. Must be willing to serve with a grateful heart and provide our guests with exceptional customer service. As with all positions, Housekeeping staff will be asked to help with any responsibility to help camp function (i.e. washing dishes, cleaning rooms, work projects, etc.).

Building & Grounds Crew

Applicants should be able to work well both alone and with others. Expect long days. Have fun and enjoy a sense of accomplishment while doing hard work. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Facility upkeep
• Landscaping and grounds maintenance
• Special projects as they arise

Lifeguard

Work as a lifeguard for the aquatic program areas to create a safe environment where campers can grow in faith. Must have the willingness to be a leader in, but also a team member of a Christian community. Previous experience and certification in Red Cross First Aid and CPR for the professional rescuer, lifeguard is preferred but not required. Must be a minimum of 17 years of age & graduated high school.