8 to 10 Weeks of Employment

Several positions are needed from June 6 to August 14. All staff are needed from June 13 through August 14. Conflicting school schedules can be accommodated in some cases. Campers range from ages 8-13.

Everyone has the opportunity to be involved with kids and the program.  Everyone will have the option to get involved with evangelism, skits, song leading, camp-outs, and bunking with cabin groups as time permits. We like to have as many of our staff as possible certified in CPR and Standard First Aid (CPR and First Aid training is required for most instructor positions).

Minimum Qualifications for all Frontier Ranch jobs:

• A person who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, integrity and good moral character.
• 19 years old or 1 year of college completed (with the exception of LIT's).
• Experience working with students ranging from 4th through 9th grades.
• A passion to love people & have patience in dealing with them.

COUNSELORS: Now accepting applications.

(18 female positions, 15 male positions):

• Responsible for physical, mental, and spiritual well being of a group of 8-9 campers each week.
• Ability to lead inductive Bible studies, have one-on-one interactions with campers, and actively participate in recreational activities.
• Must be in good health and be prepared for a physically and emotionally challenging summer.
• Current First Aid and CPR training preferred. Lifeguard training helpful.
• Apply Now!

TEAM COUNSELORS: Now accepting applications.

(2 female, 2 male positions - College graduate preferred):

• Responsible for mentoring, supporting, and encouraging all summer staff.
• Organize and lead morning staff devotions and occasional weekend outings.
• Must have leadership skills in order to help in the general running of camp and in making daily decisions.
• Previous camp counseling experience preferred.
• Apply Now!

PROGRAM TEAM: Now accepting applications.

(1 female, 1 male position - College graduate preferred):

• Responsible for being up front and running our morning chapel and evening campfire programs as weel as all meal times.
• Provide leadership in implementing theme, skit organization, staff involvement, and spiritual focus throughout camp.
• Must be willing to take charge, have good communication skills, and a sense of humor.
• Apply Now!

PROGRAM ASSISTANT: Now accepting applications.

(1 Position)

• Responsible for scheduling activities, cabin assignments, and other administrative tasks relating to overall program of Frontier Ranch.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for morning chapel and evening campfire programs.
• Must be detail oriented, have strong computer skills, and excel at delegation.
• Apply Now!

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Now accepting applications.

(1 Position)

• Responsible for helping with camper registration, financial records, camper money packets, lost and found and other administrative tasks.
• Will provide general administrative support for camp.
• Must have excellent organizational skills, relate well with parents, and have strong computer skills.
• Apply Now!

ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR: Now accepting applications.

(1 Position - PE or Recreation major desired)

• Responsible for designing and running a recreation program for approx. 150 elementary or jr. high students, including mornign and evening games.
• Must have good communication skills in order to coordinate staff to help run games, explain games to campers, and motivate staff and campers for team competition.
• Must also be skilled in large group facilitation and have experience running games for elementary and/or junior high students.
• Apply Now!

LIT COORDINATORS: Now accepting applications.

(1 female, 1 male position – College graduate preferred)

• Responsible for supervising our team of high school LIT’s (Leaders in Training) through Bible studies, discipleship, and encouragement.
• Will work alongside LIT’s in kitchen duties to model servant leadership.
• Will work with counselors to maximize the development of LIT's.
• Must have significant leadership experience with high school students and be willing to lead by example.
• Apply Now!

NURSING TEAM: Now accepting applications.

(2 Positions - Registered Nurse and Health Aid)

Registered Nurse (must have current license-LPN or RN):

• Responsible for camper and staff health and safety.
• Will attend to all illness and injury and refer to local doctors when necessary.
• Administer prescription drugs, keep journal records, maintain infirmary, and transport campers to the clinic (must have clean driving record).
• Must relate well to campers and parents.
• Apply Now!

Health Aid

• Assist the RN in all of the above.
• Must relate well to campers and parents.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Apply Now!

WORSHIP LEADER: Now accepting applications.

(PLEASE NOTE: Our Worship Leader fulfills another position at camp; please indicate on your application other jobs you would like to do.)

• Responsible for leading a variety of songs for our morning and evening chapel services.
• Must have experience leading groups in worship and be able to explain what worship is and why we do it.
• Will also fill another position on staff such as an instructor, support staff or part of the leadership team.
• Apply Now!

MINI BIKE INSTRUCTOR: Now accepting applications.

(2 positions)

• Responsible for organizing and running a safe mini bike program including daily instruction, routine motorcycle maintenance, and track grooming.
• Will participate in and assist with other aspects of camp program including recreation and chapel times.
• Must be extremely patient and able to teach kids how to ride motorcycles, build their confidence, and teach them about God.
• Must have basic mechanical aptitude, some riding experience, and First Aid/CPR certification
• Apply Now!

CHALLENGE COURSE TEAM: Now accepting applications.

(5 Positions)

• Responsible for maintaining, operating, and insuring the safe use of all challenge activities (ropes course, zip line, flying squirrel, climbing tower and other adventure elements).
• Must be encouraging and have an interest in challenge course events and group dynamics.
• Will participate in and assist with other aspects of camp program including recreation and chapel times.
• Must have First Aid/CPR certification.
• Apply Now!

SKATE/SURF INSTRUCTOR: Now accepting applications.

(2 Positions - This job is also part of Challenge Course Team; see above)

• Responsible for developing and implementing a safe skate and surf program for Frontier Ranch.
• Responsible for care and maintenance of all skate and surf equipment.
• Must be patient and able to teach in a positive and encouraging manner.
• Must be proficient at skating and/or surfing to a level appropriate to teach others.
• Must have First Aid/CPR certification, lifeguard certification, and Class B Driver's license.
• Apply Now!

RANCHER: Now accepting applications.

(1 Position)

• Responsible for conducting a hands-on, safe ranching program, which teaches kids how to handle the farm animals (goats, donkey, chickens, ducks, etc.).
• Maintain barn area including feeding of animals and cleaning their pens.
• Must have a heart for animals, knowledge in caring for animals, and a desire to teach campers about animals.
• Will participate in and assist with other aspects of camp program including recreation and chapel times.
• Apply Now!

AUDIO TECH: Now accepting applications.

(PLEASE NOTE: Our Audio Tech fulfills another position at camp; please indicate on your application other jobs you would like to do.)

• Responsible for running sound and lights for evening campfire program as well as set-up, tear down, and proper care of all sound equipment.
• Will work with the Program Team to create a succesful evening program including music selection.
• Will also fill another position on staff such as an instructor, support staff or part of the leadership team.
• Apply Now!

VIDEO TECH: Now accepting applications.

(1 Position)

• Responsible for shooting video throughout each week of camp and editing raw footage into a 10-15 minute camper video to be sold at the end of each week.
• Will maintain and care for all video equipment.
• Must have significant experience shooting video and non-linear editing skills as well as the ability to work well in pressure situations.
• Apply Now!

CRAFT INSTRUCTOR: Now accepting applications.

(1 Position)

• Responsible for designing and implementing an age appropriate craft program for campers. 
• Responsible for ordering equipment and supplies, keeping craft area cleaned and stocked, teaching each craft to campers, and collecting money from campers including tracking weekly money intake.
• Will participate in and assist with other aspects of camp program including recreation and chapel times.
• Apply Now!

LEADER-IN-TRAINING (LIT): Now accepting applications for 2010!

40 positions - (Must be 16 by June 1 or entering junior year of high school) Our goal is to develop leaders through service, ministry and an intentional community. Must be able to commit to 3-6 weeks of camp plus training week. Responsibilities include: helping with camper activities and recreation, food service duties, as well as assisting counselors in cabins. This is a volunteer position that requires raising support. A modest weekly allowance is provided. Ministry-related experience with children preferred. Must be willing to lead by example. See LIT application for more details. Apply Now!