Summer Staff

Love kids? Love camp? Love Christ? Join us this summer! Camp Ashmere hires staff for a variety of summer seasonal positions. All summer staff members are exceptional, positive Christian role models to all campers and guests.  Enthusiastic summer staff needed in all departments- kitchen, maintenance, office, waterfront (lifeguards and boat drivers), program staff, and full time counselors. All positions are paid positions and also include housing and meals provided on site. General summer staff training beings the first week of July. Application deadline is May 15^th.

Camp Ashmere Position Descriptions:

The AD directly supervises the counseling staff, oversees the spiritual nurture of both staff and campers, and undertakes other tasks as assigned by the Camp Director. The AD is in charge of camp in the absence of the Camp Director. This position reports directly to the Camp Director. The AD must be at least 21 years of age at the start of camp.

The PD supervises the main program areas of camp. He/she is responsible for recreation and the waterfront. He/she supervises the Waterfront Team and the Recreation Team and is responsible for maintenance and use of all program equipment. The PD also acts as the liaison between the Camp Director and other program areas as needed. This position reports directly to the Camp Director. The PD must be at least 21 years of age at the start of camp.

(WD): The WD is responsible for ensuring safe, smooth operation of Waterfront activities. He/she must be present at all Waterfront activities. The WD is also responsible for organizing the boathouse, planning aquatic activities in consultation with the Program Director, and directing any other Lifeguards on duty at the waterfront. The WD may also be called upon to serve in other capacities, including cabin supervision, as needed and as duties allow. This position reports directly to the Program Director. The WD must be 19 years of age and have completed a recognized Lifeguard certification course by the start of camp. 21 years of age and WSI certification preferred.

Waterfront Co-Counselors work with the Recreation Director to ensure a safe, fun, and rewarding waterfront experience for our campers. The Waterfront Team oversees all swimming and boating activities and is responsible for maintaining and organizing all equipment for such activities. Waterfront Co-Counselors must complete American Red Cross or recognized equivalent Lifeguard Certification course by the start of camp.

Counselors are the backbone of our summer ministry at Camp Ashmere. Counselors are the primary leaders of a cabin of campers, sleeping in the cabin at night, leading Bible studies, and creating a physically, spiritually, and emotionally safe environment. Counselors also lead and assist in a variety of activities, including waterfront activates, hikes, games, skills, campfires, and chapel services. Counselors are expected to be focused and attentive whenever they are around campers. Counselors must be at least 18 years of age or have completed one year of college by the start of camp.

Maintenance workers perform vital tasks to keep camp running smoothly. Primary responsibilities include light groundskeeping and maintenance work, cleaning duties around camp, and general awareness of the condition of the camp physical plant. Maintenance staff may also be asked to assist in other areas, including proper preparation and extinguishing of camp fires and set-up or tear-down for special events. This position reports directly to the the Camp Director. Kitchen/Maintenance workers must be at least 16 years old by the start of camp and should be in good physical condition. 

The camp Cook is responsible for food preparation for up to 80 campers and staff per week. The cook oversees the kitchen, including the Assistant Cook. This position includes oversight of the food ordering process and responsibility for maintaining compliance with Massachusetts state food service regulations. This position reports directly to the Camp Director. The Cook must be 21 years old by the start of camp and possess all necessary food service certifications. (Hiring 1)

The Assistant Cook works alongside the Cook to prepare and clean up from meals. This position reports directly to the Camp Cook. The Assistant Cook must be 18 years of age by the start of camp.