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ZONE GRADUATES

We recognize that many of our high school graduates are ready for more responsibility.  The Graduate position is a hybrid of the Foreman and Crew positions.  Our Zone Graduates are given more responsibility in the service areas, and are given charge of a group of high school Crew to lead. We expect them to cultivate a Christlike servant atmosphere when serving at Sky Lodge. Graduates are considerate when working with all types of people. However, while we still encourage our Graduates to be examples to our younger high school staff, less is required of them in the discipleship aspects of the program.
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Qualifications
  • Completed high school by the summer
  • Has a personal relationship with God in which their love for Him is evident in daily life. 
  • Dedicated to their spiritual growth and submitted to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. 
  • Shows a strong work ethic and has a desire to do good work.
  • Willing to forego personal rights for the common good of the Sky Lodge community. 
  • Willing to stand by the philosophies and policies of Zone at Sky Lodge Christian Camp. 
  • Willing to be stretched intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually.
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Each summertime Graduates we hire are assigned to a specific realm of camp that becomes their space to lead and train. Below are brief descriptions of the service areas at Sky Lodge.
Service Areas
  • Barn Foreman
    The Barn staff work hard to care for our herd and to provide wonderful horse experiences for campers at Sky Lodge. Primarily, this crew works closely with the six weeks of specialty horse camps Sky Lodge offers throughout the summer. We hire one or two Barn Foremen to maintain good attitudes and safety in our barn area and out on the trails. We need them to be capable of teaching/training others how to properly work with horses. Qualifications: Needs horse experience. Should have barn skills, including grooming, saddling, and riding. Should be good with people and be able to effectively communicate a knowledge of horses. Special Requirements: You will be interviewed by our Zone Staff Director AND our Barn Director. We may ask you to come up to Sky Lodge during the interview process in order for us to get to know you and for you to get a better understanding of our horse program.
  • Camper Park
    Our Camper Park Foreman/Graduate works hard helping lead our Maintenance Crew during the week and handling all the weekend responsibilities at Sky Lodge. They take care of a lot of the outdoor projects around Sky Lodge, like mowing, garbage runs, and pumping. This person works an alternate schedule than the rest of our staff in order to be available at the Front Desk over the weekend for our Camper Park guests. Qualifications: Must be able to deal with questions/concerns/criticisms in a positive and poductive manner. Enjoys working with their hands, physical labor, and problem solving. Good phone and people skills. Experience in handling money responsibly. Special Requirements: The Camper Park Foreman/Graduate must be Lifeguard and CPR certified. We offer a course at Sky Lodge at the beginning of the summer.
  • Kitchen Foreman
    Our Kitchen staff works hard to prepare, serve, and clean up after our meals here at Sky Lodge. We hire a two to four Foremen to be managers of the high school Crew in this fast-paced service area. Usually the first ones in and the last ones out, our Kitchen Foremen are an admirable force that we appreciate and depend on all summer long. Qualifications: We are looking for those who are capable of following AND giving out directions. Those who know how to hustle and will be dedicated until the finish. Those we can rely on to have a resiliently positive attitude. Experience in food service is a bonus! Special Requirements: None!
  • Program Foreman
    Our Program staff work hard to meet the specific needs of our guest groups here at Sky Lodge. We hire two Program Foremen who are gifted in communication to take the lead in this service area. They will lead the dining room during meals, run fun activities for our campers, and often work our Front Desk in the evening hours. They will be cross trained in a variety of the fun areas at Sky Lodge. Qualifications: We’re looking for those with great communication skills. Someone self-motivated, diligent and flexible. Special Requirements: You will need to be a Red Cross certified lifeguard with current CPR certification. You'll need to take the Challenge Course Training to be able to facilitate our climbing activities. All of these courses are offered here at Sky Lodge at the beginning of the summer. You also may be asked to go through Counselor Training in order to be a Counselor for some of our Sky Lodge camps.
  • Utility Foreman
    Those in this role will work the majority of their summer as a Counselor for our youth camps at Sky Lodge. During non-counseling weeks, we will fit you into the Zone structure based on our guest group needs and your abilities. Qualifications: We are looking for those who know how to have a good time with kids! Someone with experience working with children. Someone who can keep others on schedule and cultivate a fun environment. Someone eager to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. Special Requirements: You will be expected to go through a Red Cross certification course for lifeguarding and CPR, a Challenge Course Training, and Sky Lodge's Counselor Training. All of these courses will take place here at camp at the beginning of the summer.
  • Lifeguard
    Our Lifeguard Crew works hard to keep our pool safe here at Sky Lodge. We hire a Foremen/Graduate to be a leader and the best example of diligence in this service area. This person is trained to be well versed in pool guidelines and rescue procedures, as well as to maintain the pool's cleanliness and to make sure we adhere to state code standards. Qualifications: We want someone who is good with people and able to communicate clearly. Somebody who is patient and meticulous. Someone who can handle both the big picture and the tiny details. They will also need to be 18 or older. Special Requirements: We’re looking for a Red Cross certified lifeguard with current Red Cross CPR certification. If you aren’t currently certified but are interested in the position, we offer a training at Sky Lodge at the beginning of the summer.
  • Maintenance Foreman
    Qualifications: Enjoys working with their hands, physical labor, and problem solving. Special Responsibilities: -Keep storage areas clean, make sure everything is put away after it is used -Report anything broken or damaged to the Executive Director -Keep the lawn areas mowed and trimmed -Remove burnable trash to the burn pile and recyclables to the storage area -Empty outside trash barrels and pop receptacles all around the camp -Help in other areas of the camp as requested and as time permits
  • RA (Resident Assistant)
    The RA's job is to make sure all the rules and polices are being enforced. They also organize events, answers questions about camp life, and help crew members with personal problems. The RA is best person to go to if staff have any questions or clarifications on the Bible. The best part of the job is learning how to take control of a situation calmly and confidently. That means making decisions quickly and standing by them.

In March we will review applications and send out acceptance emails and contracts.

The earlier you apply the better!

Interested in a Zone Graduate position? Here are the steps to take:
1.

Pray and seek the Lord's will regarding His plans for you this summer.

2.

Read through the descriptions of The Zone discipleship program to make sure you understand the heart of this program

3.

The digital application is a spreadsheet.  You can use Microsoft Excel or Google sheets to fill it out, then either return it by email or mail. 

4.

Finally, be sure to read through our Zone Staff Handbook to understand what is expected from our summer staff at Sky Lodge.

Graduate online application
Thanks for applying to serve in 
The Zone!
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