Summer Residential Staff 2024_Ojai Valley

4 weeks ago

Oak View, United States Forest Home Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: Ca Camp Resident

JOB SUMMARY: 

 

The Forest Home OJAI VALLEY Summer Resident Position is a summer live-on camp position with housing and meals provided. The position runs from the last week of May to mid-August. There are 6 available spots. The ideal candidate for this position can be described as follows:

  1. They love Jesus Christ.
  2. They love being in community and HAVING FUN.
  3. They love serving others.


We are located 15 minutes from some of best beaches in Southern California, surfing, body boarding, and beach days are not required, but highly encouraged


Our summer residents will go through a summer staff curriculum that focus’ on spiritual growth and professional development. Summer residents will grow spiritually and professionally during their time with us. They will be cross trained to serve in various departments on camp, although they will have a primary department a majority of the time. 

 

This position exists to ensure guests groups experience excellent service during their time on our camp.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  •  Possesses knowledge of and applies all information stated in the staff manuals
  •  Provides for the safety, care, nurturing, and supervision of each guest group
  •  Sets a personal example worthy of ’guests emulation
  •  Participates in all camp staff activities
  •  Demonstrate concern about the spiritual life of fellow staff 
  •  Demonstrates a teachable spirit and attitude
  •  Maintains relationships with fellow staff throughout the week by spending appropriate time with each other
  •  Establishes friendly exchanges with guest group leaders and campers
  •  Demonstrates flexibility and customer service when serving in all capacities (hosting, recreation, food service, etc.)
  •  Maintains a positive attitude toward activities, staff, and guest groups
  •  Performs other duties as assigned


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:  

  •  High school diploma (or equivalent)
  •  Excellent customer service skills
  •  Ability to provide service with integrity
  •  Good verbal and written communication skills


QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Uphold and support the Mission, Vision and Core Values of Forest Home
  • Agree with and sign the Statement of Faith
  • Ability to hear from God and pray for people
  • Actively support and participate in the staff community life activities
  • Responsible, focused and aware of surroundings
  • Must be comfortable and confident in possible high stress situations
  • Demonstrates the ability to perform high quality work
  • Assume responsibility for initiating a pleasant atmosphere by displaying a professional attitude through performance, appearance, and demeanor
  • Excellent people skills, must provide respectful communication at all times
  • Regular, timely attendance
  • Work weekends and nights, varied shifts
  • Able to lift heavy objects up to 30 lbs. on a daily basis
  • Has reliable means to be able to get to Forest Home in all types of weather conditions  


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, which requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate office machines. Requires medium to heavy physical work; some lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 30 pounds. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers, as well as speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone. 

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud at times.

FOREST HOME EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All terms and conditions of Forest Home’s at-will employment, duties, and responsibilities are subject to the Forest Home Employee Handbook.

 

FOREST HOME CORE VALUES

 

Surrender to Christ (Romans 12:1-2)

  • Abide with the Lord daily through study of His Word and prayer
  • Surrender to the Lord daily through obedience to His Word
  • Worship the Lord with the Forest Home Community
  • Commit to grow in your faith through regular attendance at a local church
  • Prioritize God, Family, and Work appropriately
  • Be prepared to share your testimony with staff or guests
  • Walk in Biblical purity (1 Timothy 4:12) by rejecting one’s sinful nature 

 

Love (I Corinthians 13)

  • Display the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control (Galatians 5:22)
  • Be respectful to others
  • Demonstrate compassion


Serve (Philippians 2:3-11)

  • Give generously to God and others through time, talent and treasure
  • Seek to put others’ needs above your own
  • Demonstrate humility in both spirit and deed
  • Actively look for ways to serve


Walk in Integrity (Titus 2:11-12, Proverbs 4:23-27)

  • Show loyalty to others, even when they are not present
  • Do the right thing, even when others are not present
  • Extend trust and seek to believe the best in others
  • Ask for forgiveness quickly when necessary
  • Be truthful and transparent with others


Strive for Excellence (Colossians 3:23-24)

  • Demonstrate accountability with time and resources
  • Request and receive training
  • Desire to improve, and challenge others to do the same
  • Commit to exceeding guest expectations
  • Refuse mediocrity


Engage in Community (I Thessalonians 5:11-13)

  • Seek first to understand before being understood
  • Communicate clearly, empathetically and respectfully
  • Work through conflict Biblically (Matthew 18-15-17)
  • Participate in intentional and purposeful community activities
  • Partner with teammates for the goal of unity and team effectiveness
  • Play and appreciate “campy” fun
  • Faithfully pray for one another


Innovate (Ephesians 3:20-21)

  • Dream Big
  • Proactively seek solutions
  • Think outside the box
  • Dream, plan and execute new ideas
  • Acknowledge and trust that all things are possible through Jesus Christ our Lord (Matthew 19:26)


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