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2026 Camps Summer Staff

Become part of our dynamic summer staff at Miracle Ranch, where you'll create unforgettable experiences and make a positive impact on campers' lives.

Summer Staff members are responsible for the wellbeing of student campers who attend Miracle Ranch. Provide servant leadership, relationships, and teamwork so each camper and guest can experience an unforgettable time and walk away changed. Assist in recreation and program areas. Embody CRISTA’s mission: “To fearlessly declare the Gospel, with Biblical truth and love, leading generations to follow Jesus. Until All Know Jesus.”

Leadership
*Duties listed below are for the Leadership - Summer Staff role.
Lead both campers and summer staff in safety, culture, efficiency, and spiritual growth. Each leadership position has an area of ownership they are directly responsible for but may be asked to lead and serve in other areas as needed.
Staff and Camper Care: Maintain responsibility for physical, emotional, and spiritual care of summer staff and campers.
Spiritual Mentorship: Mentor staff, answer questions related to Christianity and conduct yourself in a way that is consistent with the CRISTA Camps Statement of Faith.
Recreation and Program: Assist in recreation and program areas as needed, such as games, skits, or activities.
Guest Service: Assist with hosting guest groups, meal crews, housekeeping, and other guest service needs throughout the week.
Community: lead, contribute to and participate in the Summer Staff community.
Areas of Ownership: lead summer staff within the areas responsible by specific job descriptions.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers and campers.
Lead Summer Staff and campers within areas of responsibility

Counseling
*Duties listed below are for the Counseling - Summer Staff role.
Camper Care: Maintain responsibility for physical, emotional, and spiritual care of campers in their cabins.
Spiritual Mentorship: Lead small group cabin times, answer questions related to Christianity and conduct yourself in a way that is consistent with the CRISTA Camps Statement of Faith.
Recreation and Program: Assist in recreation and program areas as needed, such as games, skits, or activities.
Guest Service: Assist with meal crews, housekeeping, and other guest service needs throughout the week.
Community: contribute to and participate in the Summer Staff community.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers and campers.

Recreation and Program
*Duties listed below are for the Recreation and Program - Summer Staff role.
Program and Recreation Staff members may have an area they facilitate more frequently but may be asked to serve in other areas as needed.
Activities: Facilitate programmed events and activities, including but not limited to paintball, ropes course, archery, waterfront, rock wall, horseback riding, and outdoor education.
Safety: Maintain responsibility, awareness and adherence of safety standards.
Program: Assist in program areas as needed, such as games, skits, or counseling.
Guest Service: Assist with meal crews, housekeeping, and other guest service needs throughout the week.
Community: contribute to and participate in the Summer Staff community.
Work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers and campers.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Apply today!
https://cristacamps.org/staff/summer-staff

Time:  Full-Time Seasonal
Salary:  Paid
Category:  Counseling

Updated: 1/14/2026 1:01:27 PM