For the Summer of 2025, Zephyr Point is looking to hire up to 30 qualified candidates to serve as members of our Summer Staff team. Read on to learn more about the 2025 positions.
For the Summer of 2025, we plan to hire for positions on four different teams:
For more information on Summer Staff positions below.
Camp Zephyr is a Monday-Friday day camp for 1st through 8th graders. This program is a ministry to local Lake Tahoe families–a place where their children are safe, cared for, and offered opportunities for recreation and exploration.
The Day Camp Coordinator is the leader and overseer of the Day Camp Team. This team is comprised of 13 Lead Counselors (LC). In addition to managing the Day Camp Team, the Day Camp Coordinator will work closely with members of the Operations Team to coordinate daily camp activities (Crafts, Rec Time, Music, etc). It is the responsibility of the Day Camp Coordinator to ensure that all areas of Day Camp run effectively and meaningfully. This includes managing LC’s weekly assignments and responsibilities, providing support for camper management, overseeing daily camp operations, and any additional support that may arise throughout the camp day.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE: 2025 Day Camp Coordinator Job Description
Salary – $4,750 total for summer
Day Camp Lead Counselors (LCs) serve as the leader of a small group of elementary & middle school aged campers in our Camp Zephyr & Beyond Camp Zephyr program. The focus of this position is to provide the conditions for campers to experience outdoor recreation and cultivate new friendships in a nurturing environment. LCs are responsible for interacting with their campers, engaging in all camp activities, as well as facilitating the transitions from activity to activity. Each week, lead counselors are partnered up with a fellow co-counselor — therefore, an understanding of teamwork and willingness to work together is essential. LCs will also work alongside the Seminary Intern to facilitate daily “Trail Talks” with their groups that stem from a faith-based curriculum. As such, LCs must have an open mind to the Christian faith and the ability to teach and communicate what a life of spirituality in various forms looks like. Applicants must be mature, flexible, and able to multitask and focus throughout shifting priorities as well as manage campers of varying ages and maturity.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE: 2025 Day Camp Lead Counselor Job Description
Salary – $3,750 total for summer
The Youth Camp Team provides leadership for two primary program offerings: Wilderness Adventure Camp (overnight backpacking camp for youth ages 12-17) and Summer Basecamp (overnight residential camp for youth ages 12-17).
The Youth Camp Coordinator is the leader providing administrative and operational oversight of the Youth Camp team. This team is comprised of 3-4 Youth Lead Counselors (YLCs). It is the responsibility of the Youth Camp Coordinator to provide management and oversight of two primary program offerings: Wilderness Adventure Camp and Summer Basecamp (ages 11-17). The Youth Camp Coordinator will work closely with the Program Manager and other Summer Staff Leadership to oversee all administrative and operational details for Youth Programs, serve as the primary point of contact for camper parents, and manage and support the YLCs. The Youth Camp Coordinator must have the ability to relate to and teach youth, as well as adults, and should have experience with team-building initiatives and a wide variety of recreational activities.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE: 2025 Youth Camp Coordinator Job Description
Salary – $4,750 total for the summer
Youth Lead Counselors (YLCs) will serve as camp counselors for two primary program offerings: Wilderness Adventure Camp and Summer Basecamp (ages 11-17). For two weeks the YLCs will serve as backcountry guides for the Wilderness Adventure Camp (WAC), with primary responsibility for supervising, teaching, and facilitating meaningful experiences during multi-day backpacking trips for youth. During the four weeks of Summer Basecamp, YLCs will serve as the primary counselor through a week full of recreational and social activities in addition to providing spiritual mentorship for youth participants. When neither WAC nor Basecamp is in session, the YLCs will either serve as support staff for Day Camp or be on break. The focus of this position is to provide a space for all campers to experience God in new ways, build meaningful relationships with peers and adults, and experience the fullness of Creation, all in a nurturing environment.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE: 2025 Youth Lead Counselor Job Description
Salary – $4,250
The Waterfront team ensures the safety of our guests and campers at Zephyr Point’s beach and docks. Lifeguards guard not only for youth summer programs, but also for adult programs, conference groups, and guests. This team is vital to the safety of all who are on Zephyr Point property. Waterfront teams also facilitate watercraft use and rental as well as support the operations of Day Camp programming.
The Waterfront Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the safety of all guests and campers at the Zephyr Point waterfront. The Waterfront Coordinator will oversee and supervise the Waterfront Team, which includes 3-5 lifeguards. The Waterfront Team is responsible for supervising the marked-off swimming area, maintaining a clean and safe environment throughout the ZP beachfront area, and oversight of ZP waterfront during Day Camp swim hours. The Waterfront Coordinator will also work closely with the Activities and Recreation Coordinator to manage waterfront activities, including kayak and SUP rentals. Red Cross or Ellis Lifeguard Training certificate required. Advanced First Aid and CPR certificates required.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE: 2025 Waterfront Coordinator Job Description
Salary – $4,750
Lifeguards are responsible for maintaining the safety of all guests and campers at the Zephyr Point waterfront. The Waterfront Team provides supervision for the marked-off swimming area, maintains a clean and safe environment on the ZP beachfront area, and oversight of ZP waterfront during camp swim hours. In addition to the safety of swimmers, Lifeguards provide additional support to camp programs such as the Friday Faire, delivering skits for Morning Briefing, and more. Lifeguards must be reliable and have good communication skills, as well as have the ability to cope with stressful emergency events.
Red Cross or Ellis Lifeguard Training certificate required. Advanced First Aid and CPR certificates required.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE: 2025 Lifeguard Job Description
Salary – $3,750
The Operations Team works to provide resources and support across a variety of camp and conference programs. Members of the Operations Team should be ready to work collaboratively with other Summer Staff leaders to ensure the success of all Zephyr Point activities, camps, and conference offerings.
The Operations Coordinator works closely with the Summer Coordinators and the year-round Program office staff to ensure smooth operations for all summer programs. The Operations Coordinator is primarily responsible for oversight of the Operations Team, who collectively oversee office administration, media, crafts, camp recreation, adult program support, site-wide activity offerings, music, and more. The Operations Coordinator is expected to have a comprehensive understanding of all camp and adult program operations as well as manage a heavy task load and a team of 5-6 Operation Leads.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE: 2025 Operations Coordinator Job Description
Salary – $4,750 total for the summer
The Summer Operations Lead is a member of the Operations Team which is responsible for ensuring smooth operations of all summer programs. As a member of the operations team, the Operation Leads are responsible for planning and facilitating a variety of program offerings including crafts, games, activities, adult programs, office administrative tasks, music, skits, and media. The Operations team includes 5-6 leads and 1 coordinator who will work closely to accomplish a large variety of program needs.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE: 2025 Operations Lead Job Description
Salary – $3,750 total for the summer
