COUNSELORS VIDEO

SPECIALISTS VIDEO

KITCHEN STAFF VIDEO

Age Requirements:

  • Director must be 21 by June 1st.
  • Assistant Directors and Kitchen Director must be 20 by June 1st.
  • Counselors and Specialists must be 19 by June 1st (or high school graduate of 1 year).
  • Assistant Cook must be 18 by June 1st.
  • Kitchen Staff Employees must be 16 by June 1st.

All applicants must be willing to commit to full attendance on the following dates:

  • March 23: All day staff training
  • April 27: All day staff training
  • May 18: All day staff training
  • May 27 – May 31: Pre-Camp Week (move in May 26)
    (KD’s whose last week of school conflicts with these dates should still apply)
  • June 3 – August 10: Camp Open
  • The week of June 30 – July 6 Oakcrest will be closed

Job Positions/Descriptions

Director

Salary: $9,300

  • Oakcrest experience required.
  • Must be at least 21 years old by June 1, 2024.
  • Must have at least two years of post-high school work, college, or mission experience.
  • Must be able to make difficult decisions and handle difficult situations.
  • Must be patient and communicate well with others.
  • Must be willing to delegate.

Job Description:

The Director is responsible for planning and organizing an effective camp program for approximately 270 girls each week. She works together with two Assistant Directors, as well as members of the Women’s Committee and the Oakcrest Executive Committee. She reports to and counsels with the Camp Administrator.  Duties include planning the summer theme, weekly themes, and other camp activities, while staying within the budget. She assists with hiring, training, and supporting the staff and campers. This requires the ability to listen to and counsel with staff and campers who need direction working through any problems that may arise. She is also responsible for preparing and teaching gospel lessons.

 

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Assistant Director

Salary: $7,800

  • Oakcrest experience preferred.
  • Must be at least 20 years old by June 1, 2024.
  • Must have at least one year of post-high school work, college, or mission experience.
  • Must be able to make difficult decisions and handle difficult situations.
  • Must be patient and communicate well with others.
  • Must be willing to accept direction from the Camp Director.

Job Description:

Two Assistant Directors help the Director to plan and organize an effective camp program for approximately 270 girls each week.  Duties include planning the summer theme, weekly themes, and other camp activities, while staying within the budget. They assist with hiring, training and supporting the staff. Under the guidance of the Director, they listen to and counsel with staff and campers who may need counsel and support working through any problems that may arise. They are also responsible for ordering supplies, maintaining camp cleanliness, helping with registration, and other leadership responsibilities, including teaching gospel lessons.

 

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Kitchen Director

Salary: $7,800

  • Oakcrest kitchen experience preferred.
  • Must be at least 20 years old by June 1, 2024.
  • Must have at least one year of post-high school work, college, or mission experience.
  • Must be willing to report to and accept direction from the Camp Director.
  • Must be able to make difficult decisions and handle difficult situations.
  • Must be patient and communicate well with others.
  • Must work well under pressure.

Job Description:

The Kitchen Director serves under the direction of the Camp Director and is responsible for the entire kitchen staff. She is responsible for their spiritual training as well as organizing and directing the kitchen. She is responsible for meal preparation for approximately 350 people per week. The kitchen director plans the meals, orders the food keeping an ongoing inventory and rotation. It is her responsibility to plan quality meals that are well-balanced and sufficient in quantity. She also ensures that food is being prepared in accordance with Utah Health Code guidelines.

 

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Assistant Cook

Salary: $6,750

  • Oakcrest kitchen experience preferred.
  • Must be at least 18 years old by June 1, 2024.
  • Must be a high school graduate.
  • Must have at least one year of work experience.
  • Must be patient and communicate well with others.
  • Must be willing to accept direction from the Kitchen Director.

Job Description:

The two Assistant Cooks help plan and prepare meals. Other responsibilities include organizing the kitchen and supervising the kitchen staff. They will also carry out specific responsibilities as assigned by the Kitchen Director.

 

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Counselor

Salary: $6,750

  • Must be at least 19 years old by June 1, 2024 (or high school graduate of 1 year).
  • Must have at least one year of post-high school work or college experience.
  • Must have a positive attitude.
  • Must have a love for working with young women and an understanding and testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
  • Must be able to follow directions, as well as clearly give instructions to others.

Job Description:

Counselors are responsible for groups of 10-12 young women (ages 12-13) each week. They serve under the direction of the Director and Assistant Directors. Duties include planning counselor directed activities, teaching basic camping skills, giving instructions for activities and maintaining a safe environment, increasing campers’ gospel knowledge through meaningful gospel lessons and activities, and keeping their counselor groups on schedule.  Other important responsibilities include promoting unity within the counselor group, striving to get to know each girl, strengthening her self-worth, and testifying of the role of Jesus Christ in her life.

 

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Craft Specialist/Counselor

Salary: $6,750

This is a dual-role position.  Some weeks you will work as a Craft Specialist and other weeks you will work as a Counselor.

  • Must be at least 19 years old by June 1, 2024 (or high school graduate of 1 year).
  • Must have at least one year of post-high school work or college experience.
  • Craft experience preferred but not required.
  • Must be enthusiastic and patient.
  • Must be able to follow directions, as well as clearly give instructions to others.

Job Description:

Craft Specialists teach various crafts to approximately 270 girls each week.  Four counselors are assigned as Craft Specialists, but only two of them work as Craft Specialists at a time.  Craft Specialists spend part of their summer as specialists and the other part as counselors. Besides teaching crafts and inspiring creative expression, responsibilities include taking inventory of the crafts and supplies, counting money, and preparing a deposit at the end of the day. During the week, Craft Specialists also work with a member of the Directorship teaching gospel classes to a group of 100 campers at a time.

 

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First Aid Specialist/Counselor

Salary:  $6,750

This is a dual-role position.  Some weeks you will work as a First Aid Specialist and other weeks you will work as a Counselor.

  • Must be at least 19 years old by June 1, 2024 (or high school graduate of 1 year).
  • Must have at least one year of post-high school work or college experience.
  • First aid/medical experience preferred but not required.
  • Must be able to maintain a calm demeanor in high stress situations.
  • Must be able to make clear decisions while caring for others.
  • Must be organized, compassionate, and patient.

Job Description:

On the weeks you work as a First Aid Specialist, you will need to be prepared to help with all medical and first aid needs for the camp 24 hours a day. You will work with another First Aid Specialist. It will be your responsibility to give first aid to sick or injured campers and staff. You will spend most of your time helping, supporting, and problem solving with homesick campers. Your duties will include collecting, storing, and scheduling all campers’ prescription medications, as well as maintaining the medical records for the camp. You will monitor the inventory of medical supplies, first aid kits, and medicines. You will receive specific training in regard to all your responsibilities in addition to the general staff trainings. You will work closely with the Directorship and assist them as needed. During the week, you will also work with a member of the Directorship teaching gospel classes to a group of 100 campers at a time.

 

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Range Master/Counselor

Salary:  $6,750

This is a dual-role position. Some weeks you will work as a Range Master and other weeks you will work as a counselor.

  • Must be at least 19 years old by June 1, 2024 (or high school graduate of 1 year).
  • Must have at least one year of post-high school work or college experience.
  • Some gun experience is preferred but not required.
  • Must be able to be assertive in making sure safety protocols are followed at the pellet gun range and other camp activities.
  • Must be in good physical condition.
  • Must be self-motivated and punctual in making sure equipment is set up each morning, taken down each evening, and kept in good repair.

Job Description:

We hire two Range Master Specialists/Counselors each year.  They will alternate with each other throughout the summer, serving as the Range Master for half of the weeks and as a camp counselor the other half.  The Range Master’s primary responsibility is to oversee the pellet gun range as she instructs campers on gun safety and how to properly shoot a gun. She is also responsible for the daily set up and take down of the equipment for the pellet gun and archery ranges (air rifles, pellets, bows, and arrows), zip lines (harnesses and helmets), and giant swings (harness and helmets).  She will help train staff members on safety procedures and use of those activities and will inspect the equipment, making sure it is in good repair.  A love for adventure is helpful, as the Range Master may be asked to climb the 40′ giant swing pole a few times throughout the summer to perform maintenance (harnessed in and following all safety procedures, of course). The Range Master also has the opportunity to team up with a member of the Directorship each week to teach gospel topics in a mountain setting to the campers.

 

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Family Search & Service Specialist/Counselor

Salary: $6,750

This is a dual-role position. Some weeks you will work as a Family Search & Service Specialist and other weeks you will work as a counselor.

  • Must be at least 19 years old by June 1, 2024 (or high school graduate of 1 year).
  • Must have at least one year of post-high school work or college experience.
  • Family Search experience helpful.
  • Must be patient and able to clearly give directions to others.

Job Description:

Two counselors will be hired to take turns as the Family Search & Service Specialist.  They will be in charge of the Oakcrest Service Room and the Oakcrest Family Search Room. Responsibilities in the Service Room include teaching counselor groups the skills necessary for the various service projects and organizing and taking inventory of supplies. Specialists will also prepare the computers and television in the Family Search Room for the counselors and their campers. The specialists will lead campers in using the Family Search Website to explore fun activities involving themselves and their family members and to guide them through the necessary steps to reserve baptism/confirmation ordinances for their deceased relatives (or others). At certain times during the week, they will work with a member of the Directorship teaching gospel classes to a group of 100 campers at a time.

 

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Kitchen Duty Specialist

Salary: $5,250

  • Must be at least 16 years old by June 1, 2024.
  • Kitchen experience preferred but not required.
  • Must be able to follow directions.
  • Must have a good attitude and work well with others.

Job Description:

Kitchen Duty Specialists (KD’s) help prepare meals for approximately 350 people per week. This job requires long hours of standing and working, while preparing three meals a day.  KD’s work under the direction of the Kitchen Director and Assistant Cooks. It is their responsibility to keep the kitchen clean and follow Utah Health Code guidelines.

When they have completed their duties in the kitchen, each KD will be assigned to work with a counselor and her campers. She will assist her as needed with activities.

KD’s are allowed 2 1/2 days off during the summer to attend their own church camp or trek only.

 

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How staff members described their job as a counselor:

“I helped girls learn the gospel and I showed them their worth. I helped them with great activities and was there as an example, leader, and friend. It was the best, but hardest thing I have ever done.”
“When people have asked me this summer what it is that I do I usually tell them that I get paid to play with 12 and 13 year-old girls! And I do! I have a testimony and it’s my job to share it and teach about it. I help my Heavenly Father to bring about miracles.”
"I testify of our Savior Jesus Christ all day everyday. I am like a mentor, sister, best friend and mom to girls each week. I play fun games with them and have spiritual moments as well. I truly help to spark the fire of testimony.”

What staff members said they liked about working at Oakcrest

“It has been the most rewarding, spiritual, fun, and amazing experience I have ever had.  I am so blessed!”
“I've loved so many things!  Constantly feeling the Spirit, meeting amazing young women, working with incredible ladies and coming closer to my Savior!”
“I have absolutely loved it!  The activities were great, the Spirit was incredible, and the staff is amazing."
“It has prepared me for my career as an educator and mother.  It's FUN!  Who wouldn't want to get paid to go down the foam slide every week?”
“Best thing I’ve ever done in my 20 years of living!”
“Being away from the world, having so many opportunities to serve, the habits I've developed, the friends I've made and the spirit I've felt."
"I’ve learned to trust in and rely on Christ, patience, how to teach by the spirit, the importance of prayer, and how to love unconditionally.”