Staff and Volunteer Opportunities
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DO YOU...
NEED A SUMMER JOB?
LIKE WORKING WITH KIDS?
ENJOY THE GREAT OUTDOORS?
WANT TO SHARE YOUR FAITH WITH OTHERS?
If so, then CAMP TANAKO is looking for you!
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All paid Tanako staff members are carefully
screened and selected for their concern for children/youth. They hold
current American Red Cross certifications in First Aid and C.P.R., undergo
background checks, and complete a week long training and orientation
process at Tanako. All aquatic activities are under the supervision of
certified American Red Cross (or the equivalent) Lifeguards. In addition,
a full-time staff person is available to administer medications and assist
with any other medical needs that may arise. Tanako deans and volunteers
are chosen for their dedication and reputation in leading events designed
for children/youth. Both paid and volunteer staff undergo background
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Employment Opportunities
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- Head Counselor
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- Minimum Qualifications
- Desire and ability to work with children and adults outdoors.
- Ability to relate to one's peer group.
- Ability to accept supervision and guidance.
- Ability to instruct/assist a specialty area of camp.
- Good character, integrity, and adaptability.
- Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control.
- Current CPR and first aid certifications.
- Responsible To
- Camp Director/Program Director
- Camp Goals
- Spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ by offering an environment
where all people can experience dynamic retreats and camps.
- General Responsibilities
- Enhance the spiritual development of participants through
the teachings of Jesus Christ and the doctrine of the United
Methodist Church.
- Identify and meet camper needs.
- Apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
- Instruct/assist a specialty area of camp.
- Specific Responsibilities
- Learn the likes/dislikes of each participant.
- Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving
in the group.
- Provide opportunities for group discussions.
- Help each participant meet the goals established by camp
for camper development.
- Awaken campers on time and insure that proper hygiene is
being conducted every day.
- Monitor eating habits of participants.
- Insure that curfews and camp safety regulations are
followed.
- Instruct campers in emergency procedures such as fire
drills, evacuating the cabin, tornadoes, lightning, wildlife
at camp, etc.
- Set a good example for campers and others including
cleanliness, punctuality, sportsmanship, table manners,
sharing, cleaning up, and cabin chores.
- Maintain good public relations with camp families and the
community.
- These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties
may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as
required.
- Essential Functions
- Ability to communicate and work with participating
groups (age and skill levels), in addition to providing
necessary instruction to campers.
- Abilities to observe camper behavior, assess its
appropriateness, and enforce appropriate safety regulations
and emergency procedures.
- Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to
environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
- Lifeguard Staff
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- Minimum Qualifications
- Current lifeguard or other certification as appropriate to
position.
- Training and experience in pool and swimming activities.
- Desire and ability to work with children and adults outdoors.
- Ability to relate to one's peer group.
- Ability to accept guidance and supervision.
- Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control.
- Good character, integrity, and adaptability.
- High school graduate.
- Responsible To
- Camp Director/Program Director
- Camp Goals
- Spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ by offering an environment
where all people can experience dynamic retreats and camps.
- General Responsibilities
- Enhance the spiritual development of participants through the
teachings of Jesus Christ and the doctrine of the United Methodist
Church.
- To assist in the overall operations of the camp facility.
- Specific Responsibilities
- Provide lifeguard services for the pool/waterfront and assist with
their daily operations.
- Assist with minor maintenance and repair for camp facilities.
- Maintain lawns and grounds.
- Assist with the operation of camp canteen.
- Work with head cook in assisting meal service, dishwashing, and
cleaning food service areas.
- Support camp program with required services.
- Participate in staff training and staff meetings.
- Assist in providing a safe and caring environment for all campers
and staff.
- Evaluate the current season and make suggestions for next season.
- These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be
reassigned and other duties may be assigned as required.
- Essential Functions
- Must be able to use equipment and tools.
- Ability to communicate safety regulations and procedures to
staff and campers.
- Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations
requiring first aid and/or CPR.
- Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to
environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
- Abilities to observe camper behavior, assess its
appropriateness, and enforce appropriate safety regulations and
emergency procedures.
- Head Cook
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- Minimum Qualifications
- Experience in a camp or institutional food-service setting.
- Supervisory skills.
- Ability to relate well to others.
- Knowledge of standards of food preparation, serving, and
procedures.
- Desire and ability to work in a camp setting.
- Responsible To
- Camp Director/Food Service Director/Program Director
- Camp Goals
- Spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ by offering an environment
where all people can experience dynamic retreats and camps.
- General Responsibilities
- To plan, direct, and supervise camp food service.
- Specific Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks, kitchen helpers,
and other food service personnel.
- Plan menus and utilize leftovers.
- Train kitchen staff.
- Supervise dishwashing program.
- Estimate needs; order, receive, and store foodstuffs and
supplies.
- Supervise pantry and storeroom.
- Meet with other staff when necessary.
- Maintain and supervise cleaning and cleaning procedures for food
service area.
- Participate in overall camp staff training.
- These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may
be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as required.
- Essential Functions
- Must be able to lift/unload/move food and supplies.
- Must be able to lift dishes to their storage location.
- Use kitchen equipment safely.
- Operate electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Maintain appropriate inventory of food and supplies.
- Operate dishwasher while maintaining appropriate temperature.
- Determine cleanliness of dishes, food contact surfaces, and
kitchen area.
- Assess food condition.
- Cooks Helper
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- Minimum Qualifications
- Desire to work in the food service area.
- Ability to read menus, weights, and measures.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Ability to accept supervision.
- Responsible To
- Camp Director/Food Service Director/Head Cook/Program Director
- Camp Goals
- Spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ by offering an environment
where all people can experience dynamic retreats and camps.
- General Responsibilities
- Assist head cook in total operations of food service.
- Specific Responsibilities
- Assist head cook in preparing food by performing any combination
of the following tasks.
- Wash, peel, etc., vegetables.
- Prepare breads.
- Weigh and measure foods.
- Wash, carry, and store pots and pans.
- Store food.
- Serve food.
- Clean utensils and area.
- Any other functions necessary in food service.
- Assist in any area of the kitchen or dining room, as requested
by head cook.
- Help unload and store supplies.
- Help move supplies around the kitchen.
- Assist in the overall cleaning of the kitchen/dining areas.
- These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may
be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as required.
- Essential Functions
- Must be able to lift/unload/move food and supplies.
- Must be able to lift dishes to their storage location.
- Use kitchen equipment safely.
- Operate electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Operate dishwasher while maintaining appropriate temperature.
- Determine cleanliness of dishes, food contact surfaces, and
kitchen area.
- Assess food condition.
Volunteer Opportunities
If you want more information about volunteering, please call the camp office at 501-262-2600.
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