Want to join our team?
YOU WON’T REGRET IT!
Camp Arrowhead couldn’t happen without our amazing staff!
What positions are available? Find out below!
Summer Camp Counselors: Serving campers from rising kindergarten to rising 6th grade helping lead them in their Faith Journey through camp based elements with intentional Faith Fun and Adventure, to help them to grow in their foundations with Jesus Christ.
Criteria:
Have not worked for Camp Arrowhead in the past (Please see Returning Counselor Application)
Rising Freshman-Graduated Seniors of High School
A willingness to be outside at hours at a time
Good with elementary aged children
A Servant Heart Willing to Serve Through Faith
New Counselor
Summer Camp Counselors: Serving campers from rising kindergarten to rising 6th grade helping lead them in their Faith Journey through camp based elements with intentional Faith Fun and Adventure, to help them to grow in their foundations with Jesus Christ.
Criteria:
Has Worked at Camp Arrowhead in Past Summers
Rising Freshman-Graduated Seniors of High School
A willingness to be outside at hours at a time
Good with elementary aged children
A Servant Heart Willing to Serve Through Faith
Returning Counselor
College Aged Summer Camp Counselors: Serving as the leader alongside Co-Counselors in working with an age group of campers from rising kindergarten to rising 6th grade helping lead them in their Faith Journey through camp based elements with intentional Faith Fun and Adventure, to help them to grow in their foundations with Jesus Christ.
Criteria:
Must have completed 1 Year of College or be 1 Year removed from High School
Ability to lead High School Counselors / Co-Counselors + Work well with others
A willingness to be outside at hours at a time
Good with elementary aged children
A Servant Heart Willing to Serve Through Faith
Primary Counselor
Working on Camp Arrowheads Leadership Team helping to manage, organize, and run camp’s programming and schedule on a day to day basis. Lead’s are in charge of certain areas of camp and will be responsible for helping and answering questions/comments within those areas.
Criteria:
Must be 1 year out of High School or 1 year of College
Ability to be a Leader
Ability to Remain Calm in High Pressure Situations
Works well with Others
Take Initiative and Goes Above and Beyond
Lead Counselor
Platform Lead: In charge of executing Rally Programming and scheduling the elements it entails. This ranges from Worship, Messages/Speakers, Games, etc. Additionally will be in charge of helping develop Rally programming ahead of time to help keep all parties involved better prepared. Lastly, will be sharing the Gospel + other teaching text from the stage.
Criteria:
Knowledge of the Bible and Ability to Share the Gospel/Teaching Text
High Energy and an Outgoing Personality + Comfortable/Confidence on Stage
Organized Person + Good with Scheduling
Ability to Communicate with the Necessary Parties such as Tech Team, Speakers, Host, etc
Has initiative to work ahead in Programming and getting all rally elements in place
Game Master Lead: Leads Rec Staff in Facilitating Games for Campers on the Rec Field and Indoor Rally Spaces. Game Master will Debrief Games on the Rec Field Pointing all Activities and Recreation back to Jesus using scripture and that week’s camp teaching text.
Criteria:
Ability to Lead a Team in Successfully Executing Camp’s Recreation Programming
Knowledge of the Bible and Ability to Relate Activities back to God
High Energy and an Outgoing Personality + Comfortable/Confidence on Stage
Able to do Manual Labor (Able to Lift and Carry at least 50 Pounds)
Ability to work in Outdoor Conditions for Long Periods of Time
High Ropes Lead: Leads High Ropes Staff in Facilitating Outdoor Adventures that provide unique camp experiences. This role helps tie in Camps mission of Faith Fun and Adventure in providing a safe and fun experience for our campers using the elements of Adventure. Additionally pointing campers to Jesus through these experiences.
Criteria:
Ability to Lead a Team in Successfully Executing Camp’s Outdoor Programming
Ability to Point Outdoor Elements Back to God
Ability to work at Elevated Height (50 ft Maximum)
Able to do Manual Labor (Able to Lift and Carry at Least 50 Pounds)
Ability to work in Outdoor Conditions for Long Periods of Time
Canteen/Merch Lead: Works with Camp Coordinator in completing daily tasks. Focuses on the upkeep of Camp’s Canteen (Snack Shack) and the Merchandise. Involves keeping inventory of both areas, Restocking/Storing the items, and tracking Sales of items. Additionally creating projections and creating summary reports for
Criteria:
Organized Person
Good with Numbers
Interested in Accounting or Finance
Works well with others
Ability to accomplish task without direct supervision
Admin Lead: Works with Camp Coordinator in completing daily tasks. Focuses on Camp Office Organization, Assisting with Camper Registration Paperwork, and other administrative duties.
Criteria:
Organized Person
Good with Numbers
Works well with others
Ability to accomplish task without direct supervision
Flex Lead: The “Swiss Army Knife” of the Leadership Team. No specific area responsible for, rather has the initiative to step up and help in all areas of Camp as needed. Ranging from assisting with Rally, Canteen, Outdoor team, etc.
Criteria:
Can take initiative + have the ability to recognize areas of needed help without being asked
Positive attitude
Works well with others
Able to do Manual Labor (Able to Lift and Carry at Least 50 Pounds)
Ability to work in Outdoor Conditions for Long Periods of Time
Facilitating our outdoor camp experiences in our wooded property using high rope elements and facilitating games on our rec field. Two groups make up the Outdoor Team, High Ropes Staff and Rec Staff. Both groups will collectively work together to successfully accomplish Camp’s Outdoor Programming and help upkeep and maintain the Camp Property.
High Ropes Staff: Facilitating unique camp experiences using our Giant Swing, Zipline, Rockwall, and more while providing a safe and fun experience for our campers using the elements of adventure. Additionally pointing campers to Jesus through these experiences.
Criteria:
Must be 18 Years or Older
Ability to Point Outdoor Elements Back to God
Ability to work at Elevated Height (50 ft Maximum)
Able to do Manual Labor (Able to Lift and Carry at Least 50 Pounds)
Ability to work in Outdoor Conditions for Long Periods of Time
Outdoor team
Rec Staff: Leading Campers in Stations/Rotations of Games during Rec time while also tying games into our Rally Periods. Using these Games, pointing everything we do back to Jesus using scripture.
Criteria:
Must be 18 Years or Older
Ability to point Rec Games Back to God
High Energy in Leading Games + Ability to Explain Games well and Facilitate them
Able to do Manual Labor (Able to Lift and Carry at least 50 Pounds)
Ability to work in Outdoor Conditions for Long Periods of Time
Content creation through Photography, Videography, and Social Media. Helping to display all elements of camp, creating content during the summer and year round to help engage camp families and community year round.
Criteria:
Content creation experience in any of the fields above
Proficient in editing content
Personal gear required (Laptop, Camera’s, Lenses, Phone)
Outgoing personality and willingness to go above and beyond
Media Team
Frequently Asked Questions
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You need to be at least a rising 9th grader to apply for a counselor position.
Rising 7th and 8th graders can apply for our Counselor-In-Training Program. -
We offer a Counselor In Training program for rising 7th and 8th graders where they are intentionally invested in while learning to be future counselors.
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Nope! We look for counselors who are actively attending any church or involved in a Christian ministry. We look for students who are actively engaged in their christian community and want to continue to be challenged and grow in their faith.
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No, we understand that you may have other commitments during the summer. However, we ask that all counselors work at least 5 weeks and attend the mandatory training week
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Our dates for training will usually be the last week of May. More specific information will be provided if you are hired.
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We ask counselors to arrive at 7:30am. They are dismissed after our daily closing meeting and cleaning procedures are completed. Typically around 4:00-4:30.