Staff Positions and Job Descriptions
Staff Application Procedure
1. Carefully read all items in the staff application packet.
2. Prayerfully consider if God is calling you to be a part of Piedmont Valley Youth Bible Camp.
3. Complete the staff application and mail to: PVYBC: 444 Hartland Oak Dr, Rapidan, VA 22733.
All Staff Positions
Qualifications
1. Acceptance of Jesus as a personal Savior and Friend.
2. An ongoing, daily, abiding relationship with Jesus Christ.
3. Willingness to submit to the will of God and to deny self.
4. Willingness to follow and support camp policies and standards.
5. A desire to work for the salvation of young people.
6. Willingness to help wherever needed, even when the task does not match your expectations or preferences.
7. Good health and high energy.
8. Willingness to work with a group and to accept and follow direction and advice.
9. Seventh-day Adventist Christian.
Responsibilities:
1. Support and follow the philosophy, goals, and standards of the camp.
2. Read and become thoroughly acquainted with ALL orientation literature before camp time.
3. Adequately prepare, prior to camp, any classes or activities for which you are responsible.
4. Attend staff orientation meetings as requested.
5. Maintain a daily devotional experience.
6. Read the daily Camp Bulletins, and attend all applicable staff meetings, including prayer times.
7. Assist other staff members whenever possible.
Staff Selection Process
1. Applicant must have dedication to spiritual welfare of young people.
2. Must have demonstrated spiritual maturity and commitment to camp goals.
3. Must have qualification for available position(s).
4. Must be available to attend staff orientation, serve for multiple weeks, etc.
Counselor
Qualifications:
1. At least 18 years of age, or 17 with previous experience as an assistant counselor and recommendation of head counselor.
2. Ability to love campers, even the “unlovable.”
3. Ability to discipline with love and firmness.
4. Stamina and patience.
Responsibilities:
1. Supervise a group of up to eight campers from the time they arrive to the time they leave.
2. Be responsible for the well being of every camper assigned to you, including mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects.
3. Lead your campers to a closer walk with Jesus.
4. Serve as an instructor in a class or other additional responsibility as determined.
5. Cultivate opportunities to personally counsel with each camper in your unit.
6. Attend counselor prayer sessions.
Camp Doctor / Nurse
Qualifications:
1. Be a currently licensed MD or RN.
2. Have a good working knowledge of natural remedies.
3. Be available to counsel and treat campers as needed.
Responsibilities:
1. Be present at registration to conduct camper health screening.
2. Operate a well-stocked primary first aid center.
3. Provide primary care for illnesses or accidents.
4. Determine who needs treatment outside of camp, and make necessary arrangements.
5. In the event of any significant illness or accident, communicate with camp director and parents.
6. Keep appropriate health records for each camper, and maintain a medical log of any treatments performed.
Class Teachers
Qualifications:
1. Solid knowledge of subject being taught.
2. Ability to enthusiastically communicate skills to campers.
3. Ability to organize lesson plans for a successful class.
Responsibilities:
1. Prepare lesson plans in advance and provide camp director with a written outline of material you plan to cover in class.
2. Well in advance of class, provide camp office with a written request for any supplies, vehicles, assistants, or special facilities you will require.
3. Be responsible for all equipment and supplies used in your class.
4. Communicate with assistants prior to class, so they will know what you need and expect.
5. Maintain good discipline in class at all times.
6. Leave the class area tidy at the end of class each day.
7. Clean and put away all equipment and supplies used at the end of class.
Camp Trumpeter
Qualifications:
1. Be able to play the trumpet well.
2. Ability to be consistently punctual.
Responsibilities:
1. Play “Reveille” and “Taps” from memory.
2. Choose a central location to play.
3. Be in position a few minutes before that time, and play at exactly the time specified each day.
4. For Sabbath hours, play appropriate sacred tunes instead of
“Taps” and “Reveille.”
Choir & Orchestra Directors
Qualifications:
1. Good knowledge of music with ability to read musical scores.
2. Thorough understanding of the elements of good music.
3. Ability to direct young people in a musical group.
Responsibilities:
1. Select appropriate music well in advance of camp.
2. Know selected music well.
3. Direct camp choir or orchestra each day or as needed.
4. Conduct choir or orchestra for weekend presentations.
5. Leave practice area tidy at the end of rehearsal each day.
6. Put away all music and supplies at the end of camp.
Driver
Qualifications:
1. Valid US drivers license.
2. Ability to drive and back up a large van with attached trailer.
Responsibilities:
1. Pick up/drop off campers and staff at Washington/Dulles.
2. Pick up supplies in town as needed.
Facilities Director
Qualifications:
1. Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
2. Ability to keep camp facilities organized.
3. Good maintenance and repair skills.
Responsibilities:
1. Before camp, make sure that the entire camp is in readiness, including classrooms, kitchen, dining area, cabins and/or tents, grounds, and campfire area.
2. Make arrangements to rent, pick up, and return any equipment that must be rented, such as extra chairs, tents, etc. 3. Oversee all fires needed, including campfires. Make sure that sufficient wood is available, and that the fire will be going well by the time it is needed.
4. Make sure that fire safety precautions are enforced, and that all fires are adequately controlled after use.
5. Make arrangements to obtain materials and equipment needed for classes, as requested by teachers and speakers. Make sure items are put away afterwards.
6. Organize daily camp cleanup activities. 7. Superintend cleanup of outdoor facilities after camp.
8. At the end of camp, make sure all equipment, etc. is returned to the appropriate location.
Facilities / Housekeeping Assistant
Qualifications:
1. Willingness to work hard.
2. Ability to follow directions and stay focused.
3. Attitude of service.
Responsibilities:
1. Help housekeeping and/or facilities directors as requested.
2. Report for duties faithfully and without being reminded.
3. If duties are finished early, report to supervisor for additional instructions.
Food Service Director
Qualifications:
1. Experience in overseeing quantity food service.
2. Flexibility in working in less than ideal conditions.
3. Ability to coordinate and supervise food service staff.
4. Ability to produce healthful, tasty meals on a schedule.
Responsibilities:
1. Review menus in conjunction with the camp administration.
2. Review Food Service Handbook; request needed updates.
3. Oversee advance preparation and food ordering.
4. Inform camp coordinator of personnel needs.
5. Oversee the production of healthful, tasty meals during camp and staff and counselor orientation.
6. Ensure kitchen cleanliness and oversee cleanup.
7. Make sure all foodstuffs and supplies are properly stored or disposed of at the end of camp.
8. Ensure that the kitchen is kept clean and sanitary.
Food Service Meal Supervisor
Qualifications:
1. Ability to produce healthful, tasty meals on a schedule.
2. Flexibility in working in less than ideal conditions.
3. Ability to coordinate and supervise food service staff.
Responsibilities:
1. Review menus with the food service director.
2. Oversee the production of healthful, tasty meals during your shift.
3. Coordinate workload with the food service assistants assigned to your shift.
Food Service Assistant
Qualifications:
1. At least 18 years of age.
2. Previous kitchen experience.
3. Willingness to work hard.
Responsibilities:
1. Food service duties as assigned by food service director.
2. Plan to work a minimum of 8 hours per day, as assigned.
Housekeeping Director
Qualifications:
1. Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
2. Ability to keep camp facilities clean and organized.
3. Good working knowledge of cleaning methods and sup- plies.
Responsibilities:
1. Before camp, supervise staff to make sure all camp facilities are cleaned and ready to use, etc.
2. Keep rest rooms/showers clean and stocked with toilet paper, paper towels, soap, etc.
3. Superintend daily cleaning and straightening of meeting and class areas.
4. Oversee trash removal from dining area and rest rooms.
5. Superintend campers in Sabbath preparation tasks.
6. Superintend indoor cleanup at end of camp.
7. Take care of any necessary laundering during camp (e.g. kitchen towels, wet beds, emergencies, etc.).
Program Coordinator
Qualifications:
1. Ability to organize and delegate.
2. Skill in people motivation and interpersonal relationships.
3. Previous experience with the Piedmont Camp program.
Responsibilities:
1. Plan and coordinate all special activities, including daily special activities and Friendship Feast.
2. Provide description of planned activities well in advance of camp.
3. Make sure all materials are prepared in advance and are available when needed.
4. Be responsible for cleanup at the conclusion of each activity.
5. Pack up all remaining supplies and deliver them to the camp office.
6. Arrange for camper participants for worship and campfire programs.
7. Instruct participants in proper procedures.
8. In advance of each worship and campfire, make sure that all participants are ready and that they know what to do.
9. Keep a list of all camper participants in the worship programs, and make sure that all campers have been involved.
10. Coordinate Sabbath Services, including the bulletin and Sabbath afternoon activities.
Photographer / Videographer
Qualifications:
1. Good working knowledge of equipment.
2. Ability to pay attention to detail.
Responsibilities:
1. Take photographs of camp activities as requested.
2. Take videos of camp worships, classes, and Sabbath programs as requested.
3. Make sure all necessary supplies are ready in advance of when they will be needed.
4. Make sure PA equipment is ready in advance.
5. Additional video responsibilities may be needed, as arranged.
6. Properly store any camp equipment used.
Transportation Coordinator
Qualifications:
1. Ability to pay attention to detail/organize.
Responsibilities:
1. Coordinate transportation needs for airport runs.
2. Coordinate transportation for Sabbath afternoon outreach.
3. Arrange transportation needs for any classes that require transportation during the week.
Food
Camp food is vegetarian, dairy-free, and low in refined sugars and fats. Campers with food allergies or sensitivities must take personal responsibility to avoid such items. Anyone needing to bring specialized food items to accommodate their dietary needs must clear this in advance with camp administration. No food items may be stored in camper lodgings.
Social Relations
During camp, there will be opportunities to form and renew friendships with many young people. Boyfriend and girlfriend relationships are not permitted. All exclusive friendships, even with members of the same gender, are not compatible with camp goals.
Clothing
Camp Attire: Bring sturdy clothing and shoes suitable for outdoor camp activities. Tops should not be sleeveless, low cut, or see-through. Avoid questionable, offensive, or suggestive images, lettering, or logos. No shorts. A modified dress code is acceptable for specified activities, but should not be worn during regular classes, line call, meals, etc.
Especially for Guys: Shirts should be tucked in. Hats should not be worn backward or sideways and should be removed inside a building and for all prayers.
Especially for Girls: Everyday wear for most camp activities is modest skirts and dresses. Skirts should cover the knee when standing or sitting, and allow a full stride. Slits must end below the knee. Tops must be long enough to cover bare skin when reaching or bending over. For designated activities, fingertip-length tops or tunics over pants are acceptable.