Summer Staff

Summer Camp Staff

Are your parents pressuring you to get a REAL job and make some money? Have you ever considered the marketable skills that you would gain from being a camp counselor? Employers highly value such skills as teamwork, problem solving, leadership, which are just a few of the skills you will gain while working at camp.

Members of the Summer Camp Staff are responsible for carrying out the Mission of the Antiochian Village, which is to present to young people a living experience of the Holy Orthodox Faith in their relationship with God and other campers in an uncluttered, natural environment. They must help strengthen the Camper’s grasp of the basics of the Christian life: participation in the liturgical, sacramental, and ascetical life of the Church and living in community with fellow members of the Body of Christ with peace towards all of God’s creation. But being a counselor isn’t just another job where you are required to do certain tasks and never end up seeing your efforts come to fruition, it can and most likely will be, one of the most spiritually fulfilling experiences of your life.

Click here to find out just a few of the many skills you would gain at camp that you could include on your resume.

Applications Open

“The experiences and memories you get from a summer of serving are more valuable to you as a person than most other opportunities you could do during the summer. You learn to love, lead, serve, and follow all while growing relationships with everybody around you that can and will last a lifetime. Working at AV is a valuable transition step into adulthood because it teaches you to serve others rather than your own selfish needs… Spending a summer at AV may be the most beneficial thing you can do for your life because of all the lessons it teaches you.” – 2021 Summer Staff Member

Summer Staff Positions

  • Live with and provide for the needs of seven to ten campers in each cabin.
  • Cooperate with Support Staff in carrying out programs.
  • Simultaneously fulfill the roles of father, mother, big brother/sister, teacher, coach, friend, and mentor.

  • Assist supervisor with day-to-day administrative functions.
  • Maintain smooth operation of all office activities.
  • Coordinate all Camper arrival and departure arrangements.
  • Oversee implementation of Master Planning Schedule

  • Prior to camp, work with supervisor to plan camp’s afternoon programs, including rainy day activities and non-sport activities.
  • Be knowledgeable in the rules and equipment requirements for common outdoor sports like basketball, soccer, etc.
  • Ensure sports equipment and sports fields are maintained.
  • Supervise Counselors in execution of program.
  • Set up daily afternoon schedules.

  • Prior to camp, work with Supervisor to develop 8-10 craft projects for use during each session.
  • Coordinate daily arts and crafts program.
  • Supervise Counselors in execution of program.

  • Take and post pictures on the camp website along with a written daily update.
  • Responsible for taking, ordering & distributing all-camp photo and cabin photos.
  • Organization, chronicling and maintenance of photos and photo archives.

  • Become familiar with multimedia software used for video production and updating website.
  • Shoot video of daily events and edit into a 30-45 minute session video to be shown on the last night of the session and sold to campers to remember their days at camp.
  • Create promotional videos to be used throughout the year.

  • Previous experience/training required.
  • Prior to camp, complete all required trainings.
  • Maintain the highest standards of safety at Challenge Course.
  • Supervise facilitators in execution of program.
  • Coordinate scheduling with other Program Coordinators.

  • Develop and implement CIT program.
  • Plan and organize CIT meetings, lessons/activities.
  • Routinely evaluate the performance of the CITs and offer insightful feedback.

  • Prior to camp, work with supervisor to develop 12 evening activities for use during each session, with rain plans.
  • Prepare materials and equipment for each activity.
  • Supervise Counselors in execution of program.

  • Maintain inventories and order of all food service areas.
  • Oversee operation and inventory of Gimme Shop.
  • Assist executive chef in ordering food and supplies.
  • Assist food specialist with coordination of off-site meals.

  • Daily preparation and distribution of meals for campers with food allergies and/or special dietary needs.
  • Communication as needed with nursing staff and families of campers with food allergies and/or special dietary needs.
  • Responsibility for preparation and maintaining inventory for meals related to the Challenge Course and Overnight Programs.
  • Supervise food-related programs with campers such as holy bread baking, established ethnic meals (i.e., rolled grape leaves), etc.

  • Responsible for planning components of Staff Training Week and ongoing Counselor education throughout the summer.
  • Handle Camper issues brought by Counselors, and supervise Counselors and Campers throughout the day.
  • Routinely evaluate the performance of the counselors and offer insightful feedback.
  • Plan and organize Staff Activities.

  • Fulfill job requirements as outlined by Kitchen Manager
  • Assist with meal preparation, serving, and cleanup
  • Assist with general cleanliness and order of kitchen and dining hall

  • In cooperation with supervisor prior to camp, plan camp’s Christian Education lessons and Morning Program Activities.
  • Plan and implement Morning Program training week.
  • Supervise Counselors in execution of program.
  • Set up daily morning schedules.

  • Assist Camp Nurse with care of campers and maintain general cleanliness of Health Center.
  • Assist in Health Center with management of medication calls.
  • Perform as-needed tasks under supervision of Camp Nurse.

  • Assist supervisor with day-to-day office functions.
  • Manage office and camp inventories and ordering of supplies.
  • Communicate with campers and families regarding forms and payments.

  • Coordinate schedule of cabins for overnights.
  • Train and supervise Counselors in execution of program.
  • Maintain and care for all equipment and supplies.
  • Coordinate preparation of food for program.
  • Plan and lead session hikes for oldest campers.

  • Coordinate, supervise, and schedule volunteers.
  • Manage and maintain operation of Camp Bookstore.

*Assist with airport runs throughout summer.

+Maintain accurate equipment inventories, orders, and budgets

How to Apply

1. Review the Following

Please review the following information before applying:

2. Apply Online

Please use the following link to complete our online application. A completed application is due by end of the day January 15th, 2025.

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