Summer Assistant Camp Director

Summer Assistant Camp Director

Lutherdale Bible Camp | Residential Summer Position | Wisconsin

Position Overview

Lutherdale Bible Camp is seeking Summer Program Coordinators to join our leadership team for Summer 2026. This is a high-impact, residential leadership role ideal for college students pursuing education, ministry, recreation, youth development, nonprofit leadership, social work, or related fields.

As a Summer Program Coordinator, you will supervise and mentor summer staff, lead daily camp programming, manage logistics, and help create a safe, Christ-centered community where campers grow in faith, confidence, and belonging.

This is a challenging and deeply rewarding leadership experience that builds transferable skills in supervision, conflict management, public speaking, organization, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Supervision
• Supervise and mentor cabin leaders and support staff
• Conduct weekly one-on-one mentor meetings
• Provide encouragement, feedback, and performance support
• Model professionalism, integrity, and faith-centered leadership
• Serve as a liaison between summer staff and administrative leadership

Program Management

• Oversee daily camp schedule and activities
• Coordinate morning devotions, worship elements, and all-camp games
• Manage activity sign-ups and weekly staff assignments
• Help facilitate Sunday registration and camper check-in
• Ensure smooth transitions between activities and meals
• Conduct nightly rounds to ensure camper safety

Conflict Resolution & Community Care

• Mediate conflicts between campers and/or staff
• Facilitate restorative community-building conversations
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Escalate concerns appropriately when needed

Administrative & Organizational Tasks

• Create weekly staff responsibility sheets
• Organize camper “village” groupings
• Collect and organize evaluations
• Support communication between departments

What You’ll Gain

• Direct supervisory experience
• Real-time conflict management training
• Public speaking and group facilitation experience
• Event and schedule management skills
• Experience in restorative justice practices
• Mentorship and team leadership development
• Strong résumé-building leadership experience
• A summer immersed in Christian community and ministry

Qualifications

• Completed at least one year of college preferred
• Previous camp experience strongly preferred (but not required)
• Experience in leadership roles (RA, team captain, student org leader, etc.)
• Ability to manage conflict and make decisions under pressure
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Commitment to Christian faith and comfort leading prayer and worship
• Ability to work long, active days in an outdoor setting

Work Environment

• Residential summer position (housing and meals provided)
• Early mornings and late evenings
• Active outdoor environment
• Fast-paced, team-oriented setting
• No traditional daily “time off,” but built-in personal care windows
• Does not sleep in cabins with campers

Ideal For Students Studying

• Education
• Youth Ministry
• Social Work
• Psychology
• Recreation & Leadership
• Nonprofit Management
• Outdoor Education
• Theology

About Lutherdale

Lutherdale Bible Camp is a ELCA Lutheran summer camp and retreat center committed to fostering faith development, leadership growth, and meaningful community experiences for campers of all ages.