Summer Staff Employment
The goal of Eagle Lake Camp is to inspire Christ-centered love and commitment, through counselor relationships, in the midst of exciting outdoor experiences.
Click to view Summer Staff slide showThe single-most important factor in a camper's experience is the counselors - those hand-picked men and women who will be a camper's biggest fan, friend, and spiritual coach. Our staff are trained to meet campers wherever they may be spiritually, and then to engage them in relevant and relational conversation concerning the Jesus of the Bible.
Recruited primarily from The Navigators collegiate ministries (over 90 campuses across the country), young men and women (many former campers themselves) will invest their lives in our Eagle Lake campers as part of our summer staff. Our staff is exposed to a philosophy of a hands-on ministry approach that emphasizes excellence, wholeheartedness, and faithfulness in all areas, with plenty of feedback, evaluated experience, and personal care from our full-time staff...
Each of our staff members is carefully screened with three character references, FBI checks, past-employer references, an in-depth application, and a personal interview. Once accepted, they each take part in a customized 9-day orientation (3 weeks for Excursion staff), during which they are trained and prepared for the upcoming summer of ministry.
Staff development continues throughout the summer in the form of weekly inductive Bible studies, Nav speakers, one-on-one mentoring and accountability from experienced leadership and deep relationships with 80 other like-hearted college-aged students.
Application Process
Staff hiring begins in January 2010, with final hiring decisions made no later than April.
Step 1: To apply for a summer staff position, click here to download your application. Once your application is complete, you may return it by email to: registrar.el@navigators.org, or by mail to: Eagle Lake Camps, PO Box 6819, Colorado Springs, CO 80934.
Step 2: After we have received and processed your application, we will call you for a preliminary interview. Depending on the results from the preliminary interview, we will set up a second interview. The second interview takes approximately 30 minutes - 1 hour.
Step 3: After contacting your character and past-employment references, we will let you know the status of your employment with Eagle Lake.
Available Summer Staff Positions
Due to the unique nature of the program, Eagle Lake can only offer summer staff positions to individuals able to make a full-summer commitment. There are no half-summer positions available. Summer staff receives a base salary for their service, as well as room and board. In addition to a salary, there are opportunities to raise additional support through personal fundraising. Available positions include:
Dates of employment vary depending on the position (see position descriptions below for details). All summer staff must be at least 19 years old, or 18 with one year of college completed.
Rez Counselors - (Dates: May 26 - August 14, 2010)
We're looking for college-aged students with the know-how to handle the Word of God accurately combined with real life experiences and a love for kids to serve with us as one of our Rez counselors. There's no better place to put into action the ministry skills you'll need to be an effective influence in people's lives. It helps to be a little nuts, too.
Equestrian Counselors - (Dates: May 26 - August 14, 2010)
We're looking for people with a heart for kids and experience with horses to come serve on our Equestrian staff. You will be able to grow in and use your skills to teach kids the basics of horsemanship as well as the more finesse tricks of the trade as their experience increases. Every day you’ll lead campers in quiet times, Bible studies, and meeting one-on-one with them. You’ll be responsible for horse and tack care as well as some facility upkeep of our barn, riding ring, and round pen.
Day Camp Counselors - (Dates: May 26 - August 14, 2010)
Eagle’s Nest Day Camp is run on our beautiful sister property, the Glen Eyrie Conference Center. You will lead 7-12 year-old campers in fun activities such as sports, crafts, hiking, biking, high ropes course and Bible studies. Each week you will travel with campers on field trips up to Eagle Lake as well as other exciting locations around Colorado. Enjoy fun-filled days with campers, evening Bible studies and hang outs with your fellow day camp staff, as well as weekends with
the Eagle Lake staff.
Excursions Counselors - (Dates: May 21 - August 14, 2010)
We are looking for people who love God, like working with kids, and have a taste for adventure and hard physical work. Excursion programs vary; some are facility-based, multi-sport activities while others are backpacking-based. Each staff member is required to make a two-summer commitment. Staff will get to participate in an exciting and intense 4-week orientation to prepare them for the amazing adventures they will lead during the summer (Wilderness First Aid/CPR needed).
Excursions Staff Trip Outfitter - (Dates: May 21 - August 14, 2010)
The Trip Outfitters (TO) are the summer staff who work behind-the-scenes of our Excursion Camp programs. The TOs pack meals for the trail, maintain, clean, and repair equipment, and provide logistical support for all Excursion programs. TOs receive training in the wilderness programs (backpacking, rock climbing, etc) and may occasionally have an opportunity to be a co-counselor. They will also be called upon to facilitate ropes courses, lead hikes, and provide other logistical assistance to the various excursions programs. The TO is a vital position and requires someone who is highly organized, detail-minded, and task-oriented.
Crew Counselors - (Dates: May 21 - August 14, 2010)
An extended work/discipleship program for high school students, our Crew program requires staff who know how to work hard and have fun while equipping kids in their walks with God. Weekend activities include campouts, beach days, hiking, and hanging out with some pretty amazing high school campers who have given up half of their summers to be part of the Crew. Whether on our Service Crew, Horse Crew, Office Crew, or Kitchen Crew, if you have heart to pour into high school students who are eager to learn and grow, this is a perfect fit.
Kitchen Assistant - (Dates: May 21 - August 14, 2010)
This seasonal position requires a two-summer commitment, which allows for the Kitchen Assistant to return the following summer as the Food Service Director. The Kitchen Assistant will acquire a basic knowledge and understanding of food service skills including: food prep, cooking, ordering, and inventory. A heart for excellence and flexibility is a must. This is a great opportunity to learn new skills and get involved with camp through discipleship,Bible studies, quality food, fun and so much more.
Medical Staff - (Dates: May 26 - August 14, 2010)
Registered nurses, nurse practitioners, nursing students…you name it, we need you! With hundreds of kids attending our summer programs, we need many skilled hands! As part of our Medical Staff, you’ll have ample opportunity to be a hand that fixes the hurts and heals the hearts of every kind of kid you can imagine!
Videographer - (Dates: May 26 - August 14, 2010)
Not only will you be the most adored person in camp, you’ll have quite a collection of video footage to fulfill that college internship requirement! Each week, you’ll shoot 8-10 hours of footage and then edit it all down into a 10-minute DVD that kids will take home and treasure forever. We even provide a state-of-the-art Final Cut digital editing system and Canon digital camera, Apple G-5 and all the training you’ll need for success.
Transportation Coordinator - (Dates: May 21 - August 14, 2010)
Be the first to welcome excited campers as they step off the plane on their journey to Eagle Lake. Airport runs, wilderness pick-ups, random daily errands…it’s all part of this very strategic role at Eagle Lake. Here’s your chance to use that driver’s license for more than driving- you’ll be helping make an impact on the lives of children for eternity! Must be 21 years or older and have a clean driving record.
