Remember
beside the campfire...
so near the waters blue...
that you belong to
Camp Wakeshma...
and Wakeshma belongs to you!
Camp Wakeshma- where everybody knows your name
Wild Campers In The Woods!
Thank you for your interest in working at Camp Wakeshma! Since 1925, Camp Wakeshma has earned the deserved reputation for conducting a balanced program of recreation and learning experiences. We provide the perfect atmosphere for children to cultivate an appreciation for nature, develop skills, build friendships and create memories that will last a lifetime! The variety of camps offered provide excellent opportunities for boys and girls with specific or general interests.
Our qualified and dedicated staff is committed to making the experience at Camp Wakeshma a significant contribution to each child's personal growth. We are currently seeking individuals that believe in the possibilities and strengths of today's youth. If you can serve as a role model, have lots of fun, work cohesively in a team/family environment, have sound judgment, enjoy being silly and goofy, and prioritize safety you are invited to apply to join our community and make a difference in the life of a child!
To Apply for a Staff Position at Camp Wakeshma: Review the available staff positions for our 2010 summer season (listed below) and determine which one (or two) would best suit you and what you are looking for in a summer job. Then carefully read the application instructions.
Application Instructions:
Below you will find three documents to download, print out, complete and return to the address provided. Please complete each document in black pen. On the application form, you are asked to complete a "Personal Profile" (question portion). Please type this portion of the application and send in along with the other documents. Be sure to provide four references in the "Reference" section. Do not use family members or current Camp Wakeshma staff members as your references. Please do not staple the documents together. You must also provide us with
3 letters of recommendation. Once your application, background check form, applicant availability form and letters of recommendation have been received and reviewed by camp administrators, qualified applicants will be contacted.
Mail to...
Camp Wakeshma
59149 Camp Wakeshma Road
Three Rivers, MI 49093
Available Staff Positions at Camp Wakeshma 2010
All staff members are required to live on camp grounds during the sessions they are scheduled to work. Unit leaders, health officer, lifeguards and kitchen assistants are considered permanent staff members, meaning they are hired for the entire length of our summer season. Counselor, Jr. Counselor and Dishwashers are hired as part time (select sessions) or full time (entire summer season).
CampHealth
Officer
Starting Salary: $430 per week
Immediate Supervisor: Executive Director
Position Type: Permanent Staff
Responsible for the health and safety of all campers and
staff. Current RN, LPN, Paramedic, EMT or Advanced First Aid/CPR required. Previous
experience working with children in a health care setting preferred. Must be 21
years of age or older. Personal summer housing provided in a spacious staff
cabin complete with living room, bedroom and full bathroom.
CampOffice
Secretary
Starting Salary: Please contact camp
Immediate Supervisor: Executive Director
Position Type: Permanent Staff (option of living on or off
camp grounds)
Responsible for maintaining a functional and well organized
camp office. Individual must be friendly and dependable. Basic computer skills
required. Must be 21 years of age or older. Previous office experience
preferred.
CampStore
Director
Starting Salary: $225 per week
Immediate Supervisor: Executive Director
Position Type: Permanent Staff
Responsible for the run of the Noggle Shop (camp store) and
Arts and Crafts room. Maintain a clean store and storage room, keep an updated
store inventory of merchandise, balance camper store accounts and order store
merchandise and crafts. Basic bookkeeping and excellent organizational skills
are required. Summer housing provided in a staff cabin. Position includes one
day off per week.
Program Director
Starting Salary: $415 per week
Immediate Supervisor: Executive Director
Position Type: Permanent Staff
Responsible for supervision, development and evaluation of
summer counseling staff. Supervises and evaluates staff during program time and
supervises all camp activities. Responsible for creation, implementation and
evaluation of all camp activity components. Position also includes scheduling,
Jr. Counselor program development, program creation and implementation. Must be
21 years of age or older with camp, supervisory, and team building experience.
Position includes one day off per week. Summer housing provided in staff cabin.
Unit Leader
Starting Salary: $225 per week
Immediate Supervisor: Program Director
Position Type: Permanent Staff
Responsible for leading counseling staff and campers in
daily activities. Facilitate evening programs and other special activities.
Assist and mentor counseling staff. Previous
CampWakeshmastaff experience is
preferred. Applicants must be out-going and have exceptional leadership skills.
Summer housing provided in a staff cabin. Position includes one day off per
week.
Maintenance Assistant
Starting Salary: Please contact camp
Immediate Supervisor: Maintenance Director
Position Type: Permanent Staff (option of living on or off
camp grounds)
Assist Maintenance Director in maintaining a safe and
functional camp. Basic maintenance skills such as lawn care, painting, and
carpentry, mechanical and electrical are required.
Lifeguard
Starting Salary: $200 per week
Immediate Supervisor: Waterfront Director
Position Type: Permanent Staff
Monitors waterfront area during free time periods and during
all other waterfront activity periods. Assists in daily program implementation
and serves as all camp support. LGT, First Aid/CPR required. Waterfront experience
and 16 years of age or older required. Summer housing provided in a staff
cabin. Position includes one night off per week.
Counselor
Starting Salary: $200 per week
Immediate Supervisor: Unit Leader and Program Director
Position Type: Part-time or Full-time
Directly responsible for a cabin of campers. Ensures
implementation of camp goals and objectives through small and large group
activities. Assists with all program areas. Must be at least 17 years of age.
CampWakeshma experience preferred. Applicants
are required to be energetic, friendly, responsible, creative and have a
genuine interest in working with kids.
Junior Counselor
Starting Salary: Counselor-in-training position (volunteer
status)
Immediate Supervisor: Program Director
Position Type: Part-time
Responsible for assisting counseling staff. Must be 16 years
of age. Preference is given to applicants that have completed a Camp Wakeshma
Junior Counseling Course.
Dishwasher
Starting Salary: $120 per week
Immediate Supervisor: Kitchen Director
Position Type: Part-time
Responsible for kitchen assistance and clean up. Must be at
least 16 years of age.
CampWakeshma
experience is preferred.
