Dining Hall
Responsible for all aspects of food service, including setting tables, food service (family style), and table cleanliness three meals per day. Dining Hall consists of a crew of nine, including a director. Very fast-paced, customer-oriented job. Strong customer service skills required. Assists age group directors with their programs, day and evening. Work begins early in the morning. Must possess a valid driver’s license - job may include driving camp vehicles. Additional duties paid through room and board.
Kub Korral
Responsible for care and supervision of children (diaper graduates), aged 2-5. A crew of four, including a director. Genuine love of youngsters required. Daily activities include arts and crafts (painting, coloring, and glue projects suitable for this age group), storytelling, music, swimming and recreational play. Day and evening programs. Additional duties paid through room and board.
Maintenance
Responsible for cleaning and upkeep of all camp facilities, including bathrooms and dish washing areas. A crew of eight, including a director. Primary duties include washing meal dishes, garbage handling and removal, bathroom cleaning, recycling, miscellaneous camp repairs and overall camp cleanliness. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Assist age group directors with their programs, day and evening. Must possess a valid driver’s license - job may include driving camp vehicles. Additional duties paid through room and board.
Kub Korral
Supervise the KK crew, organize babysitting service, maintain KK cleanliness, and order supplies when necessary. Organize and plan all activities for children aged 2-5 years. Recommend strong communication skills, ability to exercise good judgment and group control experience. Previous classroom or day care experience strongly recommended. Genuine love of youngsters required. Responsible for care and supervision of children, aged 2-5. Activities include arts & crafts (painting, coloring, and glue projects suitable for this age group), storytelling, music, swimming and recreational play. Day and evening programs. Additional duties paid through room and board.
Age Groups
All age group directors plan, organize and supervise age appropriate activities, including, among many other things, arts & crafts, athletics, pool parties, nature projects, campfires, music, boating, fishing, hiking, dances and movies. Day and evening hours required. Maintenance and inventory of supply is required. Age groups are divided as follows: 5 to7 year olds; 8&9 year olds; 10 to12 year olds; 13&14 year olds; and 15 to 17 year olds. Recommend strong communication skills, ability to exercise good judgment and group control experience necessary. Previous classroom or day care experience strongly recommended. Must be able to state and enforce camp rules. Must possess a valid driver’s license - job may include driving camp vehicles. Additional duties paid through room and board.
Art
Provide instruction to campers of all ages in ceramics (wheel and hand building), bisque ware, lanyards, textile painting and tie-dye. Organize materials, maintain inventory and cleanliness of materials and facilities. Lead multiple kiln firings each week. Constant interaction with campers of all ages. Strong customer service and/or teaching background necessary; flexibility, patience and diplomacy all vital requirements. Duties extend beyond regular program hours. Additional duties paid through room and board.
Dining Hall
Lead camper food service effort three times a day. Serve as liaison between cooks and campers. Direct and schedule Dining Hall crew. Responsible for overall Dining Hall appearance and cleanliness. Prepare side dishes for service. Excellent customer service a must. Must have strong organizational skills and leadership experience. Must be willing to begin work early in the morning. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must possess a valid driver’s license - job may include driving camp vehicles. Additional duties paid through room and board.
Maintenance
Supervise maintenance crew; responsible for organization of crew and delegation of individual tasks. Monitor and manage all maintenance duties, Maintenance Shed, Maintenance Vehicles, tool use and inventory of required supplies. Assist age group directors with day and evening programs. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must possess a valid driver’s license - job may include driving camp vehicles. Additional duties paid through room and board.
Athletics
Supervise and instruct tennis, softball, volleyball, basketball and other camper team sports. Organize and supervise tournaments for all ages, including posting results and awarding trophies. Daily cleaning and maintenance of all athletic facilities and surrounding areas, including monitoring equipment needs. Make recommendations for replacement of equipment as necessary. Officiate camp athletic events. Knowledge of sports rules required. Relate well to adults. Additional duties paid through room and board.
Hiking/Naturalist
Organize and lead camper hikes in surrounding areas. Must have a basic knowledge of Sierra flora and fauna. Must relate well to adults, have extensive hiking experience, outdoor safety awareness, and encourage an appreciation of the environment. Food preparation skills recommended. Good physical health required. Must possess a valid driver’s license - job may include driving camp vehicles. Additional duties paid through room and board.
Lifeguard
Responsible for operation and daily supervision of the pool and pool area, maintenance of equipment and deck furniture. Lead group-swimming lessons (and private as scheduled), lead water aerobics, lifeguard and supervise recreational swimming. Previous lifeguarding and instruction experience strongly recommended. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must have current Senior Lifesaving certification. Water Safety Instruction a plus. Must be willing to begin work early in the morning. Additional duties paid through room and board.
Store
Manage the Lair Store, which sells snacks, sundries and clothing. Operate cash register, balance daily receipts, maintain Store cleanliness, and display merchandise. Very fast-paced, customer-oriented job. Constant interaction with campers of all ages. Strong customer service background, flexibility, patience and diplomacy all vital requirements. Lead cashier for food and drink sales at the Burger Shack. Duties extend beyond regular program hours. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Additional duties paid through room and board.
Lodge
Manage the day-to-day operations of the camp lodge. Keep lodge clean on a daily basis. Prepare and serve coffee early (7:00 am) each morning. Prepare and serve continental breakfast each day. Manage Burger Shack each evening. Duties include: manage rotating staff in Burger Shack, operate cash register, maintain supplies, clean and organize Burger Shack to state health code standards. Food service experience preferred.
Music
Assist in musical and technical aspects of all camp shows and productions. Oversee auditions and organize acts for camper talent show and staff acts for Hootenanny: hosts both shows. Develop and lead Sunday morning Creekside program, and all ages in camper sing-a-long programs. Guitar skills and vocal skills required. Demonstrated peer leadership, established supervisory skills, and stage presence/public speaking important. Additional duties paid through room and board.
Program
Veteran staff position only. Produce Saturday Night and Friday night staff shows (including writing, casting, rehearsals, directing, and securing of props, costumes and technical equipment). Works closely with Manager as chief monitor and evaluator of camp programming. Also works with the Manager to help maintain staff morale and discipline. Must be able to state and enforce camp rules. Manage staff area cleanliness daily. Announce softball game, pool show and make mealtime announcements. Introduce guest speaker and organizes weekly adult dance. Chair weekly staff meeting. Demonstrated peer leadership, established supervisory skills and experience in a large recreational environment required. Good physical health required. Must possess a valid driver’s license - job may include driving camp vehicles. Undertakes special projects as determined by the Manager. Additional duties paid through room and board.
