2025 STAFF APPLICATIONS
METROPOLIS SUMMER CAMP 2025
Apply to join us for another year of our exceptional Metropolis Summer Camp ministry for youth and young adults across the Metropolis and Archdiocese. We are looking for staff of all ages, from 19 to 35 years old. We love to have college students, teachers, grad students, young professionals, and more!
2025 SUMMER CAMP DATES
Mandatory Staff Orientation Week: June 30- July 5
Session 1: July 6 - 12
Session 2: July 13 - 19
Session 3: July 20 - 26
RETURNING STAFF APPLICATION
(Have been on staff with us within the past 10 years)
This is for a position as a cabin counselor
PROGRAM STAFF APPLICATION
This is for a position as part of our Program Staff. Some of these position may or may not also be cabin staff. Applicants must FIRST fill out an application above for a RETURNING or NEW STAFF APPLICATION.
PROGRAM STAFF POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
1) Faith & Culture (Leads daily sessions)
2) Arts & Crafts (Leads daily sessions)
3) Lifeguard (Lifeguards at the pool and the lake)
4) Photographer (Takes daily photos and posts them to Flickr)
5) Videographer (Creates weekly camp video)
6) Campfire (Leads 3 campfires)
7) Support Staff (Behind the scenes events staff)
8) Support Staff Coordinator (Works closely with Program Director and Support Staff to ensure daily logistics run smoothly)
9) Assistant Camp Admin (Works directly with the Camp Admin)
10) Evening Activities (Plans and oversees the setup and cleanup of the evening activities)
LEADERSHIP TEAM APPLICATION
This is for a position as part of our Camp Leadership Team. Applicants must FIRST fill out an application above for a RETURNING or NEW STAFF APPLICATION.
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
1) Program Director (Oversees all aspects of the daily program and program staff)
2) Boy's Director (Runs daily staff meetings, oversees male cabin staff and camper issues)
3) Girl's Director (Runs daily staff meetings, oversees female cabin staff and camper issues)
4) Camp Admin Director (Oversees CampDoc registration, schedules, cabin assignments, and more)
REFERENCES
Please email your references this link to fill out on your behalf.
STAFF STIPENDS:
Staff Orientation + 1 session: $200
Staff Orientation + 2 sessions: $500
Staff Orientation + 3 sessions: $800
JOB DESCRIPTION
Metropolis of San Francisco Summer Camp Staff Members...
Are 19 years of age or older.
Come to camp for the campers!!
Make their campers’ safety and well-being their first priority.
Faithfully observe the traditions and teachings of the Greek Orthodox Church.
Know that their example will have a lasting impact on their campers.
Are committed to team work, even in the most difficult circumstances.
Follow the chain of command to make the team work.
Know the joy of faith, friends, and fun in a healthy Christian camp program.
Are a Youth Worker in good standing according to the requirements of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, with passing a background check every other year, and completing the online youth protection training every year.
Staff Member Job Responsibilities
Conduct themselves in accordance with our Orthodox Faith.
Foster a Christian environment in which campers can grow in their faith Attend staff orientation and fulfill the requirements therein.
Work professionally and collaboratively with other staff members.
Provide 24-hour-a-day supervision for the campers assigned to their cabin
Adhere to any stated curfew.
Refrain from drinking alcohol on the property before, during, and after the completion of the program.
Attend all worship services, sessions, and activities with their cabin.
Follow any posted rotation, break time, flex time, or other activity schedules.
Plan and facilitate nightly “devotionals” for their cabin.
Maintain and uphold order in the cabin at all times.
Ensure adherence to camp policy at all times.
Provide a physically and emotionally safe environment for all campers.
Ensure prompt arrival and full participation from campers at all activities.
Participate in all staff meetings.
Report matters of discipline, safety, abuse or possible abuse to the Program Director and/or Camp Director
