Camp SunSparrow Team Leader 2026

Description

SUMMARY

The SunSparrow Team Leader is responsible for ministering to the spiritual, emotional, relational, and physical needs of counselors, campers, and volunteers (high school-adult) at Camp SunSparrow. The person in this position shall demonstrate leadership and organization in all Camp SunSparrow functions and activities for the utmost gratification of the campers, parents, staff, and volunteers. Overnight stay in camp lodging and 24-hour leadership is essential for this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes the following; other duties may be assigned:

1. Have ability and desire to disciple and supervise Camp SunSparrow staff and volunteers (ages 15+) in their various camp activities and responsibilities; provide necessary instruction to the staff, volunteers, and campers.

2. Direct and oversee all Camp SunSparrow activities including, but not limited to crafts, recreation, drive the train for camp rides, provide support at check-in/check-out.

3. Prepare for and provide supervisory assistance to Camp SunSparrow Leadership in staff orientation, meetings, and functions.

4. Have ability to creatively schedule, organize, and implement programs, facilities, staff, and volunteers.

5. Oversee program components; communications with Camp SunSparrow Nurses, Chaplains, Counselors, Small Group Leaders, special events and guests, campfires and circle-ups, music, chapel, and skits.

6. Ability to assist with camper care and support (i.e. toileting, dressing, feeding, etc.)

7. Facilitate mealtimes; assist with and organize the serving line, assist and oversee camper and volunteer eating habits.

8. Be willing and able to replace or supplement staff and volunteer team members in an emergency.

9. Keep Camp SunSparrow volunteers accountable in performing their ministry via teaching, training, coaching and supporting.

10. Supervise, organize, and implement evening volunteer programming. Open and close amenities at the start and end of each day.

11. Work cooperatively with Camp SunSparrow staff and volunteers and maintain healthy staff and volunteer relations through exercising principles of love, forgiveness, reproof, and honest communication.

12. Maintain integrity of camp standards and support Camp SunSparrow in any staff, volunteer, or camper discipline.

13. Possess ability to observe staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce camp rules and policies, safety regulations, and emergency procedures.

14. Have ability and desire to lead and support campers with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (ages 15+) in all camp related activities and functions. 

15. Lead or co-lead staff and volunteer meetings with other Team Leader(s) and Developmental Disabilities Ministries Coordinator.

16. Be a positive role model for the staff, volunteers and campers in his/her spiritual walk, self-respect, love, and consideration of others, enthusiasm, and work ethic.

17. Obey and enforce all camp safety rules and regulations. Report information regarding unusual behaviors, rule infractions, medical issues, etc. to the Developmental Disabilities Ministries Coordinator daily (immediately if emergency).

18. Other duties may be assigned.

MINISTRY STATEMENT

Warm Beach Camp Ministries exists to share the hope and love of Christ through camping ministries and experiences in the Pacific Northwest.

At Warm Beach Christian Camps and Conference Center, we exist to provide

Christ-centered environments, experiences, and resources to draw people to God through camping ministries, conferences, and events.

CLASSIFICATION

This is a seasonal contract position.

Requirements

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Camp SunSparrow Team Leader is responsible for supervising volunteer Small Group Leaders and Hospitality Team Members.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Growing relationship with Christ and demonstrated ability to provide spiritual leadership to the ministry.

· Demonstrate leadership ability and present with a team-oriented demeanor.

· Servant’s attitude, teachable and flexible. 

· Positive attitude, sociable, clear, and effective communicator. 

· Demonstrates a heart for ministry and committed to upholding the mission and values at Warm Beach Camp.

· Must be at least 18 Years of age. 

· Have a desire to serve and lead indiv