Ox Lake Employment – Overview

Help high school campers find their people and their purpose – under the pines and around the campfire. At Ox Lake, we keep things intentional and small so connection comes first. As Roots staff, you’ll lead cabins and activities, spark honest faith conversations, and turn everyday moments – meals, games, worship, skits – into practice for real character: community-mindedness, resilience, and gratitude.

You’ll set a tone of belonging, guide simple reflections that help campers feel seen and supported, and jump in wherever the team needs you to keep the community strong.

If you believe connection changes lives, love the outdoors, and can bring calm and joy when plans shift, apply to Ox Lake Roots. Let’s build the kind of camp every high schooler deserves to belong to.

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Summer Details

Ox Lake Summer Staff

The Ox Lake summer staff work schedule is twelve weeks which includes two weeks of staff training, ten weeks of camp including a week off.

Campers – Grades 9-12

Staff Training – May 30 – June 10

Summer Program – June 12 – August 19

Staff Size – About 20(18 years and older)

Summer Wage – Pay scale starts at $300 a week, $325 for First Aid staff

Weekly Schedule – 1pm on Sundays to 5 pm on Fridays

Time Off – Weekends off and an hour off daily Monday-Thursday

All LWLBC employees are subject to a background check. LWLBC is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, age, or ancestry. Read our full non-discrimination policy here.

Ox Lake Summer Staff Positions

All summer staff jobs include the following:

Essential Job Functions:

Physical elements include frequent walking or standing for long periods of time, lifting 20-30 pounds, receiving a minimum of 6 hours of sleep a night, and being willing to be in front of large audiences. Mental elements include organizing and coordinating schedules, problem solving, managing a financial budget, communicating with peers, creating written communication, having knowledge and/or willingness to learn scripture and Christian faith, and be able to help with difficult situations such as discipline, conflict resolution and homesickness. Equipment elements include being able to use a computer, copier, walkie, and telephone. Working conditions include being outdoors the majority of the time, which range from low 50’s to high 90’s during the summer season.

Supervisors:
Ox/Wapo Program Director
Benefits:
Covered in employee manual, which can be seen when offered a position.
Health Insurance:
Is not provided by LWLBC and is expected to be covered by the employee.
Workman’s Compensation Insurance:
Provided by LWLBC at no cost to the employee.
Housing:
Provided on-site & at Camp Wapo

Program: Roots Summer Camp
Minimum Age: 18 years old (by June 1st of year applying)
Position Requirements: High School Diploma or GED and experience/passion to work with middle and high school aged youth. First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguard Certification may be required (training provided prior to or during staff training).

Job Description: Ox Lake Counselors will be directly living in community with campers (7th-12th grade) at the Ox Lake site throughout each week. Counselors will lead and facilitate Bible studies, worships, chapels, cabin activities, all camp games, challenge course activities, and assists with all aspects of the summer program. The ratio of counselors to campers is between 1:7 (7th-8th) and 1:10 (9th-12th).  Most importantly, a counselor serves as a mentor to campers. Counselors should feel comfortable working with youth independently and in various settings such as small and large groups or staff and campers.

Program: Roots Summer Camp
Minimum Age: 20 years old (by June 1st of year applying)

Position Requirements: High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and basic cooking skills.  First Aid, BLS, CPR certification, and Lifeguard Certification may be required (training provided prior to or during staff training). Applicant is preferred to have worked previous summers and positions at a camp.

Job Description: The Program Coordinator(s) will work closely with the Program Director in overseeing, facilitating, and assisting in all areas of need for daily programing.  Daily responsibility may consist of leading all staff meetings, assisting in cooking, meal preparation, delegating responsibilities, leading games, set up and take down of programmed activities, communicating scheduling changes and/or taking on additional program roles and duties. Program Coordinator(s) will also be responsible for supporting staff members (mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually) and promoting staff community to the best of their abilities. These individuals must possess strong motivational, communication, organization, and relational skills.

Program: Roots Summer Camp
Minimum Age: 18 years old (by June 1st of year applying)

Position Requirements: High School or GED, First Aid, BLS, & CPR certification or any other equivalent certifications (WFR, EMR, etc.), and a valid driver’s license.  First Aid, BLS & CPR training will be provided before/during staff training for those who are not currently certified.

Job Description: First Aid Staff are responsible for assisting with camp registrations, keeping accurate records of all care that is given to campers and staff and documenting corresponding incidents, keeping the first aid facility clean and functional, distributing prescribed medications, and when needed responding to emergency situations. The First Aid Staff are also responsible for responsible for providing health care to campers and staff within the limits of their certification along with the established health care guidelines within the Ox Lake Standing Orders & Health Care Policies and will seek the guidance of the Wapo First Aid Supervisor when in need of guidance.

Program: Roots Summer Camp
Minimum Age: 19 years old (by June 1st of year applying)
Position Requirements: High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license and skills/knowledge to take, upload and edit photos.  First Aid, CPR certification, and Lifeguard Certification may be required (training provided prior to or during staff training). Applicant is preferred to have worked previous summers and positions at a bible camp.

Job Description: The Media Specialist will be responsible for taking/uploading photos and managing the Roots Summer Camp Program blogs for parents to see and read about their children’s daily experience at camp. The Media Specialist should have strong computer skills and enjoy taking pictures, as well as having skills surrounding social media applications. All needed equipment such as a computer, camera, and SD cards will be provided by Ox Lake Bible Camp.  The Media Specialist will also be called upon to assist in other program areas/duties when needed.

Program: Roots Summer Camp
Minimum Age: 19 years old (by June 1st of year applying)

Position Requirements:High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license and musical and/or worship experience.  First Aid, CPR certification, and Lifeguard Certification may be required (training provided prior to or during staff training).  Applicant is preferred to have worked previous summers and positions at a camp.

Job Description: The Worship Coordinator is responsible for planning and leading chapel worship, campfire worship, and special music activities throughout the week. The Worship Coordinator will be the leader of the worship specialty team, and they must be able to delegate responsibilities and lead when necessary.  Additional responsibilities include creating music binders/slides, incorporating campers into worship, teaching song actions, etc. The Worship Coordinator will also be called upon to assist in other program areas/duties when needed.

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