Summer Staff

Summer Staff

REPORTS TO:

Summer Staff Manager & Recreation Coordinator  (or Summer Rec Assistant when Recreation Coordinator is off)

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

The purpose of Summer Staff is to facilitate recreation activities and provide exceptional guest service in order to maximize the experience of the guest and the effectiveness of Tejas as a ministry. This individual will serve as a vital member of our staff team, Team Two:Three.  Putting others’ needs before our own, both in our relationships within the team and in accommodating our guests, striving to always count others as more significant than ourselves.  This is done in accordance with Philippians 2:3 “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.” 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This person will serve alongside the Tejas team in fulfilling the Tejas mission of setting the stage for Jesus to transform lives. This is accomplished by exemplifying our core values: 

People: Viewing everyone as an image-bearer of Jesus 

Service: As a means for sharing the Gospel 

Adventure: As a relational catalyst, and 

Safety: as an integral part of People, Service and Adventure

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Summer Staff Responsibilities 
  • Attend all staff meetings to receive allocations and information regarding guest needs
  • Assist in maintaining all recreation areas including the pool, lakes, inflatables lake, one wheels, bazooka ball, axe throwing, boats, gel blasters, z-tag, mudpit, and escape box and notifying the Rec Coordinator of needed supplies or repairs. 
  • Provide a high degree of welcoming, detail-oriented service to guests and staff
  • Provide timely and professional communication for guests and staff needs
  • Serving as both planned and last-minute needs arise 
  • Serve at camp meals as needed
  • Assist all other departments as needed
• Training Responsibilities 
  • Give an honest attempt to obtain and/or maintain Site Specific Challenge Course certification in order to assist in operating our adventure elements for guests
  • Give an honest attempt to obtain and/or maintain Lifeguard and First Aid certifications 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Flexibility and the ability to respond in grace when unforeseen situations require your assistance
• Ability to maintain relationships with all guests and staff
• A thorough knowledge of and effective involvement in ministry
• A desire to grow spiritually and professionally
• An understanding of hospitality and guest experience
• A key eye for detail and reliability