KSMC Team Member Application

As a Camp We Value...

Putting kids first

Creating a safe environment

Exemplifying God’s love

As a Team We Value...

Loving God and each other

Respecting one another and those in authority

Being punctual to meetings and daily staff arrival times

Having a “Kids First” mentality

Infectious enthusiasm

Having a “whatever it takes” work ethic

We Want Team Members Who...

Are responsible

Are engaged in ministry

Have a solid Christian witness

Are people oriented

Love kids

Are adaptable

Requirements to be a KSMC Team Member

  • A regular attender of Faith Assembly, North Fort Myers (unless approved by Camp Director)
  • Striving to live a life consistent with the high standards of Christian morals and ethics
  • Have a history of engagement in ministry
  • If a minor you must have parent/guardian complete and return a Minor Participation Authorization and Medical Release Form
  • Complete a Team Member Application
  • Be approved by a Faith Assembly ministry leader
  • Pass a Level 2 Background Check – Florida law requires all summer camps to do Level 2 Background Screening, requiring fingerprinting and a photo taken, for all workers over 10 hours per month. Minor workers are not background checked but must be fingerprinted.
  • Attend KSMC Team Member Training – Date TBD

Expectations of KSMC Team Members

  • Wear your KSMC Staff T-shirt each day and at the performance
  • Be punctual to daily team meetings (7:30 am)
  • No off-campus appointments scheduled during the week of camp during your assigned times (if you have appointments already scheduled during this time we ask that you make every effort to reschedule)
  • Eat lunch with campers, assisting with lunches (microwaves and soda machine are not available to campers)
  • Be fully engaged at all times with your assigned campers/tasks/activities
  • Assist with clean up and other duties
  • Serve in your assigned task the evening of the performance

Policies

  • Dress: All team members are required to wear a KSMC Staff t-shirt each day. Shirts are not to be altered in any way. Shorts may be worn but must be a minimum of fingertip length
  • We recommend closed toe shoes for safety
  • Please limit cell use to camp-related use and emergencies
  • No photos or videos of campers are to be posted to social media by KSMC team members unless you are assigned to that role
  • Personal items should be stored in the designated Green Room
Team Member Application

Practical Ways to “Show God’s Love” During Camp

Take Notice

It takes just a few seconds to smile with delight, say a person’s name and give a quick hug or high-five—but that might be the highlight of a child’s week. Pray for the ability to remember kids’ names and notice something special: a new pair of shoes, a favorite sports team (on a t-shirt), etc. It’s simple, but it really makes a difference when kids realize you know who they are and are giving them your full attention, even if just for a moment.

Laugh

Jesus said, “I have come that you may have life, and have it to the full!” (John 10:10)—so every part of the week should be filled with joy. This starts with you. If you aren’t feeling joyful and having fun, the kids will notice. Every day, pray for a joyful spirit. Relax and enjoy the kids. And don’t be afraid to be silly.

Help Them Feel Safe

Boundaries and rules are not about restriction, they are about freedom, respect and safety. Physical safety is very important but emotional safety is equally important. Give no place for cliques, criticism, gossip or poking fun at others. To help kids flourish, let them be themselves in an atmosphere where they don’t worry about failure and ridicule.

Help Them Belong

It doesn’t matter how welcoming the leaders are—if a child doesn’t feel welcomed by other kids, he/she won’t want to come back. Be on the lookout for “loners” and find ways to get them involved with their peers. Jesus’ love and acceptance should be modeled and demonstrated in the attitude and words of every leader and child.

Our number one goal is to help kids know they are dearly loved children of God. The work of the Holy Spirit in a person’s life is mysterious and powerful—and it has nothing to do with age. One of the great joys of KSMC is to see kids transformed as they experience God working in and through them. They might not be able to articulate what is happening, but they know it’s special and makes them long for more.