Overnight Camp Employment

Every college student needs a summer job, right? Instead of flipping burgers or being stuck in a factory somewhere, what about getting paid to ride a zipline? You have the opportunity this summer to hang with kids for one week in their summer that could change them for a lifetime.

SpringHill Camps has many exciting summer job opportunities at both the Michigan and Indiana locations. Applicants are placed where their talents best fit the SpringHill staff needs, rather based on the camp location.

what are SpringHill Overnight Camps?

Our summer camper program is for kids in 1st-12th grade. We group campers into elementary, junior high and high school and provide them with a unique program that is age-appropriate and relevant to the camper's place in life. We also have a "decentralized" focus. This means that much of our programming and relationship building is in the context of small groups. In addition, the campers enjoy activities, campfires, games and meals right alongside their counselors.

Running our summer camp program requires a wide variety of summer positions that are filled by 750 summer staff. All positions are compensated with a weekly, salaried rate with all housing and food costs covered.

Summer Schedule

Indiana
  • Leadership Training: May 19 - 27, 2008
  • Specialty Training: May 27 - 30, 2008
  • All Staff Training: May 30 - June 8, 2008
  • First Day of Camp: Sunday, June 8, 2008
  • Last Day of Camp: Friday, August 8, 2008
Michigan
  • Leadership Training: May 22 - June 3, 2008
  • Specialty Training: June 3 - June 6, 2008
  • All Staff Training: June 6 - 15, 2008
  • First Day of Camp: Sunday, June 15, 2008
  • Last Day of Camp: Friday, August 15, 2008
  • First Term (MI only) June 15 - July 11, 2008
  • Second Term (MI only) July 11- August 15, 2008

Summer Overnight positions

Counselors
  • Counselor
  • Basketball Counselor Coach (MI only)*
  • BMX Counselor Coach (MI only)*
  • Camp Sport Coach (IN only)*
  • Cheerleading Counselor Coach (MI only)*
  • Dance Counselor Coach (MI only)*
  • Drama Counselor Coach (MI only)*
  • Edge Sport Coach (IN only)*
  • Extreme Adventure Coach (IN only)*
  • Extreme Counselor Coach*
  • Golf Counselor Coach (MI only)*
  • Outdoor Sportsman Counselor Coach (MI only)*
  • Paintball Counselor Coach*
  • Roller Hockey Counselor Coach (MI only)*
  • Special Needs Counselor*
  • Teen Service Team Crew Chief*
  • Tennis Counselor Coach (MI only)*
  • Volleyball Counselor Coach (MI only)*
  • Wrangler Counselor*

    • *must attend specialty training

Qualifications
  • Preferably has completed one year of college
  • Experience in working with children and/or teens
  • Able to develop fun, positive relationships with campers
  • Able to effectively communicate with campers

General Responsibilities
  • Participate in all activities with campers each day
  • Work alongside and support other staff
  • Coaches: Teach a safe, well-rounded curriculum
  • Utilize activities and environment to teach life lessons
  • Share the plan of salvation and give each camper the opportunity to accept it
Activity Staff
  • Aquatics*
  • Aquatics Boat Driver (must be 21 years of age)*
  • Craft Instructor
  • Extreme Instructor
  • High Adventure Instructor*
  • Outdoor Crew (MI only)*
  • Target Sports*
  • Trading Post Clerk
  • Wrangler*

    • *must attend specialty training

Qualifications
  • At least 18 years of age or a high school graduate
  • Able to effectively communicate with campers
  • Skilled or have experience working in specific area

General Responsibilities
  • Perform job responsibilities for specific area
  • Participate in evening events with assigned camper group
  • Make activities exciting, fun and safe
Administrative staff
  • Courier/Receptionist (IN only)
  • Development/PR Intern*
  • Facilities Assistant (MI only)*
  • Finance Assistant*
  • Food Service*
  • Health Officer*
  • Human Resources Assistant (MI only)*
  • IMPACT Assistant*
  • Information Technology Intern*
  • Mail/Lost and Found Distributor (MI only)
  • Mail/Lost and Found/Receptionist (IN only)
  • Photographer*
  • Productions Technician*
  • Registration Assistant*
  • Videographer*

    • *must attend specialty training

Qualifications
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Able to effectively communicate with summer team members
  • Skilled or have experience working in specific area

General Responsibilities
  • Perform job responsibilities for specific area
  • Participate in evening events with assigned camper group


job descriptions

Click here to download a PDF with all the job position descriptions for 2008.

how to apply

  1. Applications will be accepted from September 2007 thru July 2008.
  2. Fill out an application online or download the one below.
  3. In order for applications to be fully processed, each applicant will also need to submit four reference forms.

Reference forms can be completed online or printed via PDF below. It will be the responsibility of the applicant to make sure all four references are submitted in a timely manner.


Pay Rate

The base rate for staff is between $120-$180 per week, along with all housing and food provided, which is a value of $150 each week. You can earn an additional $30/week with our IMPACT program. IMPACT is a relationship-based program that allows you the opportunity to build a team support system for your summer experience at SpringHill Camps.


questions

Please call (231) 734-2616 or email us at work@springhillcamps.com. We would be happy to discuss the summer staff experience with you.


PDF Downloads

Application (pdf)
Reference Form (pdf)