Serving at Solid Rock
At Solid Rock, we believe the counselors are the most crucial part of the camp experience. The counselors are responsible for providing oversight of the campers, from ensuring campers are kept safe to keeping campers engaged in fun and exciting activities all day long. Counselors also lead the campers in a Bible story each day and have the opportunity to have meaningful conversations with their campers throughout the week.
For that reason, we take the process of hiring and selecting counselors very seriously. We are proud to say that we have a high return rate among our staff, which also means we do not hire that many new applicants each year. However, we are always on the lookout for individuals who desire to be a part of our camp staff and pour into the lives of the campers we serve.
If you are interested in working at Solid Rock, we have several ways in which you could fit in:
Senior Counselors
Senior Counselors are responsible for leading the camp group throughout their daily activities and providing a fun and safe environment for their campers. Senior Counselors must be at least 18 years old and have prior experience at Solid Rock Day Camp.
Junior Counselors
Junior Counselors assist the Senior Counselors with the camp groups. Junior Counselors must be at least 16 years old.
Counselors in Training (CITs)
CITs assist Junior and Senior Counselors with the camp groups or perform other tasks as needed around camp. CITs must be at least 15 years old. This is an unpaid position.
For Senior Counselors, Junior Counselors and CITs, there are certain expectations and requirements that anyone looking to apply should meet:
- Individuals must be a growing Christian, who is committed to loving God and loving others.
- Individuals must have a heart to serve and especially have a desire to serve children.
- Preferably, we are looking for individuals committed to working the entire summer (we can accommodate some of those who cannot work the entire summer, although first priority will be given to those who can work the entire summer.)
- Individuals must submit an application and go through an interview process.
- Individuals must be able to pass a background check.
- Individuals should have a recommendation of a pastor or youth pastor/leader who can attest to the individual’s Christian character.
- Individuals must be a positive role model for the campers and other staff, at camp and outside of camp.
- Individuals who are hired must attend and participate in the staff training weekend and/or other training events.
Application Process and Tips
- Review all information on this website. This job is not a good fit for everyone. Make sure you have read through and understand the responsibility and expectations of a counselor or volunteer. Hiring preference is given to staff who are able to work all nine weeks of camp.
- Apply online. Click the link at the bottom of this page to begin your online application. You will be asked to create an account, and you will have the option to save your progress and return to the application to complete it at a later date. We will not review incomplete applications. You must complete and submit your application in order to be considered.
- Contact your references. We ask that you provide four references with at least one reference from each of the following categories: 1) Employer (Preferred) or Family Friend 2) Pastor/Youth Leader and 3) Teacher/Discipler. We cannot accept references from family members or individuals under 18 years old. You must provide contact information for your reference at the time of application, including an email address. It is essential that you contact your references to make them aware that you have completed an application to work at Solid Rock Day Camp. References are sent an email with a reference questionnaire. These must be filled out in a timely manner. If they are not, we may contact you to make sure the reference’s contact information is correct, or to provide a different reference. It is not a good sign if your references are not willing or able to provide a timely response, if you have not provided accurate contact information for your reference, or if your reference doesn’t know who you are well enough to provide a reference for you.
Before applying, please make sure you have read this page in its entirety, that you meet the expectations, and that you feel that working at Solid Rock Day Camp is a good fit for you.
