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4654 Pleasant Hill Rd.
Perrysville, OH 44864
419 938-3715

Employment Opportunities
Thank you for considering Pleasant Hill for summer employment. We are located in the heart of Mohican Country in Northeast Ohio. While towering hardwoods, scenic Mohican hills, natural streams and ponds define our property landscape, a busy program schedule, facilitated by a quality staff define each of our summer camp programs.

We offer a variety of camps that include activities such as horseback riding, archery, marksmanship, crafts, canoeing, climbing tower, and so much more. Programs and activities however, will only rise to the level of the staff that facilitate them. Our goal at Pleasant Hill is to strive for excellence in everything we do. Therefore we are searching for a spiritually and emotionally mature college age staff to help make our programs the best they can be.

As you weigh your options for this summer we ask you to consider the following:

Each potential staff member will be evaluated based on some key criteria. Here are a couple of the most important:

• Commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and willingness to mature and grow as a Christian
• Good self-concept reflected in appearance, behaviour and relationships with others.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible
• Ability to work well with others

Employment dates for the summer of 2010 are:
June 1 - August 6, 2010

Support
Positions Available
Compensation

Support
Pleasant Hill believes strongly that by providing support to each summer staff member the best possible results for our program growth and for the staff member's personal growth can be achieved. We are genuinely concerned that our staff have a dynamic growth filled experience. We provide the following resources for all summer staff:

• Staff Builders
  Daily morning gathering of staff for devotions and prayer.
• Staff Nite
  Weekly recreational and social gathering of staff. Usually involves food!
• Training
  Each staff member receives an extensive orientation and training before even one camper arrives. CPR/ First Aid, emergency procedures, counselling skills courses, and practical experience in all phases of the camp operation are some of the areas we cover.
• Open Office
  The camp office is always open for staff to meet with the Camp Administration for support, advice and encouragement.

Positions Available
We are currently accepting applications for the following positions:

• Counselors
  Share cabin responsibilities with a co-counselor or CIT. Responsible for the care of each camper in their cabin. Teach daily activity areas, teach a daily devotional to their cabin, participate in evening fireside skits and programs, other duties as assigned. No prior experience necessary.
• Cooks
  Prepares meals under the supervision of the food service manager, cleans after meal service, provides program support through special events requiring food such as the Luau, or Moonlit Hoedown, chuck wagon breakfast etc... Dining room upkeep. No prior experience necessary though applicants should have a genuine like for food service.
• Lifeguards
  Provides for total care and supervision while campers are at the lake. Upkeep of beach front and lifeguard equipment, canoes, sail boat etc... May be able to combine with counselling duties (increased pay) for the right person. Lifeguard certification through Red Cross or YMCA required. CPR/ First Aid certification provided by camp if needed.
• Maintenance
  Assists the Maintenance Manager with grounds and buildings upkeep. Also provides program support to the program staff. Mowing, landscaping, building maintenance. Must be able to operate power equipment. Prior experience helpful but not required.
• Program Directors/ Interns
  Implements the program of Pleasant Hill with great care for detail. Recommends program enhancements and implements them if asked. Provides support and encouragement to the counselling staff. Handles logistical details of the camp program. Maintains good communication with counselling staff. Keeps the Director informed of issues that require attention. Previous experience in Christian Camping required.
• Horsemanship Specialist
  Teaches riding instruction, cowboy skills instruction and works with trail rides. Care of horses and barn maintenance is not a part of this position. Good driving record is required and past experience and competence in horse knowledge and background is essential. This position will be the face of the PHOC horsemanship program, teaching campers and providing an atmosphere of education and FUN.
• CIT (Counselor in Training) -Volunteer
  Assists the lead cabin counselor in providing for a safe and fun camp experience for every camper in their care. Assist in teaching daily activity areas, and daily devotionals to their cabin, participate in evening fireside skits and programs, other duties as assigned. No prior experience necessary. CITs serve on a voluntary basis and are non paid.

Compensation
Pay is afforded to each summer staffer based on current Ohio wage laws. Currently, staff are receiving a starting wage of $150 per week in addition to room and board. Though we make the committment to compensate each paid summer staffer, as a non profit organization we ask that all paid summer staff participate in a camp fund raiser to help offset the cost of payroll. Summer staff will be given details on the fundraiser program during the interview and hiring process. Workman's compensation coverage, is provided to each summer staffer.

As you review your opportunities for service this summer we hope that Pleasant Hill will be high on your list of considerations. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. We always enjoy conversations with potential staff!

Decisions will be made on every application as soon as possible. Phone interviews will be required of each applicant where personal interviews are not possible.

Need to Know More?

Contact Ben at:
program@phoc.org