A plumbline is a string with an object attached, used for finding the depth of water or determining the vertical on an upright surface. Everyone at Citikidz is on the leadership team. However, there are a few distinct team members with added responsibilities regarding staff, athletics, programs, safety, etc. We call them Plumbline, and they are responsible for coaching, challenging, training, and impacting staff with the Gospel of Jesus Christ through using their gifts, encouraging staff in theirs, serving without complaint, and having fun the entire time. These employment opportunities include the following roles.
Are you a college student or post grad looking for an extremely fun summer job? Do you love Jesus and youth ministry? Do you enjoy sports, competition, outdoor Recreation, multi-media, photography, checklists, or serving the task needs of others? Then, you’re in the right place! If you are looking be a part of something special by allowing Christ to use you to eternally impact the hearts and minds of youth, adults, and peers, then we would love to have here!
Summer’s Best Two Weeks Citikidz is a Christian sports camp dedicated to building Christian character through competitive athletics for students ages 8-18. We carefully select and recruit staff from a pool of applicants at colleges and universities. At least two trained collegiate or post-grad aged staff will live with approximately 10 campers in a cabin. We have several positions that we hope peak your interest.
Apply by clicking the Online Application button above. Contact Jesaiah Reed (jreed@citikidz.org), our Director of Staff Development, with any questions.
The Summer Staff Directors oversee the scheduling and operations of the Plumbline staff of SB2W Citikidz Camp so as to carry out the mission, vision, purpose, philosophy, strategy and core values of Citikidz. In essence this means that the Staff Directors must assure that SB2W Citikidz develops the finest possible experience for all staff, campers, and kaleos to produce a sports camping platform for the presentation of the Gospel within the approved capital and operating budgets. The Staff Directors will work with the staff in a way that best helps them serve and assist all who come as they seek to share the benefits of Christian sports camping with urban youth. All of these responsibilities are to be carried out in a manner that will glorify Jesus Christ and adhere to SB2W’s policies and purpose statement as well as to the highest standard of excellence possible. The Staff Directors keeps camp Professional.
Responsibilities
As a Staff Director you can expect to…
– Train and encourage staff
– Build Christian character through service and hospitality – scheduling organized team activities (Koinonia)
– Schedule regular daily meetings for Yo’s and Plumbline Staff
– Schedule and facilitate Yo/Co meetings and one-on-one’s with staff
– Schedule staff at clinics and competitions
– Review incident reports, complaint intake forms, and maintenance request forms, as well as facilitate follow up on those items
Requirements
As a Staff Director we expect you to have…
– A relationship with Jesus Christ
– A heart to serve people
– A healthy and active lifestyle
– Patience and reliability
– Active listening skills
– Organizational and communication skills
– An energetic and positive attitude/personality
– Humility and a willingness to be a servant leader
– The ability to work as part of a team
– The willingness to receive feedback that leads to greater faithfulness in work & life
– The willingness to serve as a role model
– The ability to meet the physical demands of the job
Preferences
As a camp, we prefer applicants who…
– Have full summer employment availability
– Have a High School Diploma/GED (or equivalent)
– Have experience or education with hospitality, industrial engineering, business management, or related experience
– Have the spiritual gift of Helps, Service, Administration, Discernment, or Justice/Mercy Showing
– Have a calling/ passion to train, help, and serve people
– Have a calling/passion to work in college ministry or with young adults
– Have a desire to help people understanding loving God from behind the scenes.
C.R.E.W. stands for Christ Requires Excellent Work and specializes in hospitality management, including dining and guest services by preparing and serving healthy and appetizing food in a hospitable, caring environment with clean restroom facilities. The C.R.E.W. Directors, in particular, nurture the spiritual formation and environment of C.R.E.W. members that diligently shape their work ethic as they serve kaleos, counselors, campers, guest, and visitors. You will work with a team of young people to help create and maintain a beautiful, safe, and clean camp property! Responsibilities include cleaning, event set up, luggage, transport, etc.
Responsibilities
As the C.R.E.W. Director you can expect to…
– Train and encourage C.R.E.W.
– Build Christian character through service and hospitality
– Assist in food service (preparation, service, and clean-up)
– Service restroom facilities (Cleaning and sanitizing)
– Meet regularly with for Bible Study and prayer
– Facilitate luggage pick up and drop off on Opening and Closing Day
– Clean common areas and most often used/touch surfaces
Requirements
As the C.R.E.W. Director we expect you to have…
– A relationship with Jesus Christ
– A heart to serve people
– A healthy and active lifestyle
– Patience and reliability
– Active listening skills
– Organizational and communication skills
– An energetic and positive attitude/personality
– Humility and a willingness to be a servant leader
– The ability to work as part of a team
– The willingness to receive feedback that leads to greater faithfulness in work & life
– The willingness to serve as a role model
– The ability to meet the physical demands of the job
Preferences
As a camp, we prefer applicants who…
– Have full summer employment availability
– Have a High School Diploma/GED (or equivalent)
– Have experience or education in Hospitality Management or Leadership
– Have the spiritual gift of Helps, Service, or Justice/Mercy Showing
– Have a calling/ passion to disciple, teach, and train incarnationally
– Have a calling/passion to work in college ministry or with young adults
– Have a desire to help people understanding loving God from a service role.
The Athletic Director, in particular, oversees all sports, competitions, clinics, meets, and the record keeping thereof.
Responsibilities
As an Athletic Director at Citikidz, you can expect to…
– Grow in intimacy with Christ
– Attend staff training events
– Train and encourage the coaching staffs
– Oversee camp wide competitions, including Competition Night, Tournament Night, the Wrestling Meet, the Heptathlon, daily competitions and clinics, etc.
– Follow weekly/daily schedules
– Nurture holistic development
– Steward people and possessions with the best of care
– Inventory/Purchase equipment
– Follow any and all safety rules and protocol of Citikidz Playbook
Requirements
As an Athletic Director at Citikidz, we expect you to have…
– A relationship with Jesus Christ
– A desire for Biblical Soundness
– A desire to work with youth, especially those from urban communities
– A healthy and active lifestyle
– Competitive experience in sports, academics, or outdoor recreation as a player or coach
– A mindset bent toward redeeming sports for God’s glory
– Active listening skills
– Organizational and communication skills
– An energetic and positive attitude/personality
– The ability to meet the physical demands of the job (strength and stamina to follow strenuous activities like hiking, running, jumping, etc.)
Preferences
As a camp, we prefer applicants who…
– Have full summer employment availability
– Have First Aid or CPR certification
– Have a High School Diploma/GED (or equivalent)
– Play/played multiple sports in high school and/or in college whether for the varsity team or intramural
– Have a calling/ passion to work with youth from urban communities
– Have a calling/passion to work in youth ministry or with children
– Have a calling/passion to work in the wide world of sports
– Participate in college ministry on campus
– Have a heart to see sport and competition God’s way
The Program Directors, in particular, oversee all coordinating and overseeing of programming elements of the camp experience, including arranging resources used to promote the overall theme of the summer.
Responsibilities
As a Program Director at Citikidz, you can expect to…
– Grow in intimacy with Christ
– Attend Preseason staff training
– Plan and execute all facets of camp program
– Create skits, share videos, and give campers the best times of their summer
– Follow any and all safety rules and protocol of Citikidz Playbook
– Demonstrate cultural relevance and programmatic sensitivity
Requirements
As a Program Director at Citikidz, we expect you to have…
– A relationship with Jesus Christ
– A desire for Biblical Soundness
– A desire to work with youth, especially those from urban communities
– A healthy and active lifestyle
– Competitive experience in sports, academics, or outdoor recreation as a player or coach
– A mindset bent toward redeeming programmatic events for God’s glory
– Active listening skills
– Organizational and communication skills
– An energetic and positive attitude/personality
– The ability to meet the physical demands of the job (strength and stamina to follow strenuous activities like hiking, running, jumping, etc.)
– Social awareness and an understanding of youth culture
Preferences
As a camp, we prefer applicants who…
– Have full summer employment availability
– Have First Aid or CPR certification
– Have a High School Diploma/GED (or equivalent)
– Play/played multiple sports in high school and/or in college whether for the varsity team or intramural
– Have a calling/ passion to work with youth from urban communities
– Have a calling/passion to work in youth ministry or with children
– Have a calling/passion to be an influence or content creator
– Participate in college ministry on campus
– Have a background in video, photography, marketing, or all of the above
The Safety Directors, in particular, oversee the safety and well-being of all campers, kaleos, and staff at SB2W Citikidz Camp by upholding and enforcing the set standards that help prevent unwanted/unnecessary crises, as well as encouraging the staff by protecting everyone from that which causes serious injury. The Safety Director must assure that all staff know, uphold, maintain, and enforce the Citikidz standards in three key areas: camper safety, camp stewardship, and conduct of staff.
Responsibilities
As a Safety Director at Citikidz, you can expect to…
– Grow in intimacy with Christ
– Attend Preseason staff training
– Be present during all times of transition throughout the day
– Follow any and all safety rules and protocol of Citikidz Playbook
– Catch staff doing “RIGHT,” and praise them for compliance so that any conversations about infractions have had proper and adequate positive frontloading of encouragement.
– Collect lost and found (daily organize and distribute lost and found.
– Lead your peers.
– Apply disciplinary action
– Stay up late and wake up early
Requirements
As a Safety Director at Citikidz, we expect you to have…
– A relationship with Jesus Christ
– A desire for Biblical Soundness
– A desire to work with youth, especially those from urban communities
– A healthy and active lifestyle
– Competitive experience in sports, academics, or outdoor recreation as a player or coach
– A mindset bent toward compliance with standards and expectations
– Discernment with impartial judgment capability
– The ability to meet the physical demands of the job
Preferences
As a camp, we prefer applicants who…
– Have full summer employment availability
– Have First Aid and/or CPR certification
– Have a High School Diploma/GED (or equivalent)
– Have a calling/ passion to work with youth from urban communities
– Have a calling/passion to work in youth ministry or with children
– Participate in college ministry on campus
– Have a background in security or safety or desire to work in law enforcement or policy making.
We have a team that cares for campers in cabins, coaches the Roman and Galatian teams, encourages positive influences, empowers courageous leadership, and equips next generation leaders for service in God’s kingdom. We carefully acquire talent from a pool of applicants at colleges and universities to become our front line of camp counselors.
Counselors build relationships with campers through a variety of shared experiences, including high adventure initiatives, one-on-one time, mealtimes, Bible study, and cabin devotionals following evening programs.
At least two trained collegiate or post-grad aged staff will live with approximately 10 campers ages 8-18 in a locker (cabin).
Responsibilities
As a counselor at Citikidz, you can expect to…
– Grow in intimacy with Christ
– Attend Preseason staff training
– Seek to understand before seeking to be understood
– Facilitate outdoor recreational activities and sports for groups of campers
– Follow weekly/daily schedules
– Lead recreational and educational activities
– Nurture holistic development in campers and staff
– Lead small group Bible study
– Steward people and possessions with the best of care
– Resolve occasional conflicts between campers and address behavioral concerns starting with the heart of the matter
– Follow any and all safety rules and protocol of Citikidz Playbook
Requirements
As a counselor at Citikidz, we expect you to have…
– A relationship with Jesus Christ
– A desire for Biblical Soundness
– A desire to work with youth, especially those from urban communities
– A healthy and active lifestyle
– Competitive experience in sports, academics, or outdoor recreation
– Patience and reliability
– Active listening skills
– Organizational and communication skills
– An energetic and positive attitude/personality
– The ability to meet the physical demands of the job (strength and stamina to follow strenuous activities like hiking, running, jumping, etc.)
Preferences
As a camp, we prefer applicants who…
– Have full summer employment availability
– Have First Aid or CPR certification
– Have a High School Diploma/GED (or equivalent)
– Play/played multiple sports
– Have a calling/ passion to work with youth from urban communities
– Have a calling/passion to work in youth ministry or with children
– Participate in college ministry on campus
John Wooden used to say, “It takes 10 hands to make a basket,” and we certainly understand that. There is a special group of folks working behind the scenes to help us accomplish all that needs to happen for a the best experience of the summer. Those job opportunities are as follows:
We carefully acquire talent from a pool of applicants at colleges and universities to serve the called, connected, and committed leaders in churches, communities, and corporate spaces in the city. We call these leaders kaleos. At least four trained collegiate or post-grad aged staff will encourage, lead, and nurture the growth, development, and refreshment of the urban leaders that attend Citikidz.
Responsibilities
As a kaleo shepherd at Citikidz, you can expect to…
– Grow in intimacy with Christ
– Attend Preseason staff training
– Facilitate leadership and community development training
– Follow weekly/daily schedules
– Participate in small group Bible study
– Follow any and all safety rules and protocols of Citikidz Playbook
– Facilitate debriefing exercises, activities, and team building exercises
– Fellowship with adult leaders from all over the country
– Glean ministry experience from seasoned leaders
– Serve as a liaison between kaleos and the counseling staff
– Enforce Citikidz policies and procedures, as well as perform necessary administrative and operational task needs
– Model holistically healthy choices
Requirements
As a kaleo shepherd at Citikidz, we expect you to have…
– A relationship with Jesus Christ
– A desire for Biblical Soundness
– Must be at least 18 years of age
– Level of confidence and comfort sharing with individuals of diverse ages, ethnicities, cultures, and backgrounds
– Reliability to accomplish tasks on time and as directed
– Strong active listening, organizational, and reading comprehension, verbal, and written communication skills
Preferences
As a camp, we prefer applicants who…
– Have full summer employment availability
– Have a calling/passion to lead leaders, most specifically in leadership and community development
– Have a calling/passion for holistic health and wellness
– Have a calling/passion to serve in urban communities and a desire to build leaders through encouragement and biblical soundness
– Have graduated from college or completed over half of their secondary education (or are older than 20 years of age)
– Have spiritual gifts of exhortation, teaching, pastoring, evangelism, leadership, service/helps, administration, encouragement…
– Have an ability to work independently, as well as in groups
The Photographers capture images for promotional material such as brochures and magazines. We seek to hire two photographers to cover the male and female sides of camp, capturing images of all God is doing here to teach, train, and transform urban America, including capturing campers, the adult leaders that bring them here, and the staff that serves in action. The photographers will seek to inspire others as we tell the story of who we are, how we are, why we are, and what we do. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then we want the message loud and clear.
Responsibilities
As a Photographer at Citikidz, you can expect to…
– Grow in intimacy with Christ
– Attend Preseason staff training
– Capture quality photos throughout each session
– Take group photos and camper cabin photos each session and prepare these for printing in order to send every group, camper, staff, and adult leader home with photos of their new friends and family
– Participate in small group Bible study
– Post the best photos to social media platforms daily, as well as compile a summary of photos to post at the conclusion of each session
– Maintain and manage Audio/Visual equipment
– Assist in creating, implementing, and managing a multimedia schedule (photography, video editing, graphic design,etc.)
– Compile the best photos of the summer to create to a Summer Highlight slideshow that chronicles the story of God’s work at Citikidz over the summer and His continuing work through Citikidz beyond the summer.
Requirements
As a photographer at Citikidz, we expect you to have…
– A relationship with Jesus Christ
– Knowledge of/experience with Video Production software (i.e. Final Cut Pro X, Premiere, Filmora, etc.)
– Knowledge of/experience Video Production equipment (i.e. Camera, microphones, computer, etc.)
– Ability to use a DSLR camera
– Ability to upload photos and use social media platforms (such as Instagram, Facebook, etc.)
– Ability to edit photos and complete deadlines on time and as directed.
– An eye for storyboarding and documenting sports
– Active listening, organizational and communication skills
Preferences
As a camp, we prefer applicants who…
– Have full summer employment availability
– Have a calling/passion to work in entertainment or journalism (television, news, media, movie, short film, documentary, etc.)
– Have a calling/passion to use photography as the medium to communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ and/or as an entrepreneurial endeavor
– Final Cut Pro X proficiency
The Videographers capture footage for promotional material such as highlight videos and interviews. This position is intended to allow complete freedom for the full process of video production. We seek to hire two videographers to cover the male and female sides of camp, capturing images of all God is doing here to teach, train, and transform urban America, including capturing campers, the adult leaders that bring them here, and the staff that serves in action. The videographers will seek to inspire others as we tell the story of who we are, how we are, why we are, and what we do.
Responsibilities
As a Videographer at Citikidz, you can expect to…
– Grow in intimacy with Christ
– Attend Preseason staff training
– Capture quality footage throughout each session
– Participate in small group Bible study
– Maintain and manage Audio/Visual equipment
– Conduct interviews to identify potential stories
– Storyboard, edit audio, color grade/correct, etc.
– Assist in creating, implementing, and managing a multimedia schedule (photography, video editing, graphic design,etc.)
– Compile the best footage of the summer to create to a Summer Highlight Video that chronicles the story of God’s work at Citikidz over the summer and His continuing work through Citikidz beyond the summer.
Requirements
As a photographer at Citikidz, we expect you to have…
– A relationship with Jesus Christ
– Video capture and editing experience
– Ability to use a DSLR camera
– Ability to edit videos and complete deadlines on time and as directed.
– An eye for storyboarding and documenting sports
– Active listening, organizational and communication skills
Preferences
As a camp, we prefer applicants who…
– Have full summer employment availability
– Have a calling/passion to work in entertainment or journalism (television, news, media, movie, short film, documentary, etc.)
– Have a calling/passion to use videography as the medium to communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ and/or as an entrepreneurial endeavor
– Adobe Creative Cloud proficiency
We are looking for a C.R.E.W. to help steward the kitchen and facilities. C.R.E.W. stands for Christ Requires Excellent Work and specializes in hospitality management, including dining and guest services by preparing and serving healthy and appetizing food in a hospitable, caring environment with clean restroom facilities.
Responsibilities
As a C.R.E.W. member you can expect to…
– Assist in food service (preparation, service, and clean-up)
– Service restroom facilities (Cleaning and sanitizing)
– Meet regularly with CREW Director for Bible Study and prayer
– Facilitate luggage pick up and drop off on Opening and Closing Day
– Clean common areas and most often used/touch surfaces
Requirements
As a C.R.E.W. member we expect you to have…
– A relationship with Jesus Christ
– A heart to serve people
– A healthy and active lifestyle
– Patience and reliability
– Active listening skills
– Organizational and communication skills
– An energetic and positive attitude/personality
– Humility and a willingness to be a servant leader
– The ability to work as part of a team
– The willingness to receive feedback that leads to greater faithfulness in work & life
– The willingness to serve as a role model
– The ability to meet the physical demands of the job
Preferences
As a camp, we prefer applicants who…
– Have full summer employment availability
– Have a High School Diploma/GED (or equivalent)
– Have experience or education in Hospitality Management
– Have been employed by a restaurant or food service company
– Have a calling/ passion to work with youth from urban communities
– Have a calling/passion to work in youth ministry or with children
– Have a desire to help people understanding loving God from a service role.
Our maintenance team helps steward our facilities for the glory of God and the good of the people, including cleaning and maintaining common areas and restroom facilities.
Responsibilities
As a maintenance team member you can expect to…
– Service restroom facilities (Cleaning and sanitizing)
– Meet regularly with Maintenance Director for Bible Study and prayer
– Assist in property and/or facility maintenance
– Facilitate luggage pick up and drop off on Opening and Closing Day
– Clean common areas and most often used/touch surfaces
Requirements
As a maintenance team member we expect you to have…
– A relationship with Jesus Christ
– A heart to serve people
– A healthy and active lifestyle
– Patience and reliability
– Active listening skills
– Organizational and communication skills
– An energetic and positive attitude/personality
– Humility and a willingness to be a servant leader
– The ability to work as part of a team
– The willingness to receive feedback that leads to greater faithfulness in work & life
– The willingness to serve as a role model
– The ability to meet the physical demands of the job
Preferences
As a camp, we prefer applicants who…
– Have full summer employment availability
– Have a High School Diploma/GED (or equivalent)
– Have experience or education with landscaping and lawn care, janitorial services, bike repair, carpentry, plumbing, and/or construction
– Have a calling/ passion to work with youth from urban communities
– Have a calling/passion to work in youth ministry or with children
– Have a desire to help people understanding loving God from a facilities role.
We are looking for talented people who would love to serve the task needs of our staff, campers, kaleos, and guests in our office and camp store as administrators.
Responsibilities
As Office staff at Citikidz, you can expect to…
– Grow in intimacy with Christ
– Attend Preseason staff training
– Answer phone calls and e-mails
– Participate in small group Bible study
– Fellowship with adult leaders from all over the country
– Make photocopies of important documents
– Aid staff in preparation for Opening and Closing Day
– Operate the camp store
– Model hospitality and helpfulness
– Administrative: Data entry, organizing, handling of confidential documentation
Requirements
As Office staff at Citikidz, we expect you to have…
– A relationship with Jesus Christ
– A desire for Biblical Soundness
– Administrative skills
– A level of confidence and comfort sharing with individuals of diverse ages, ethnicities, cultures, and backgrounds
– Reliability to accomplish tasks on time and as directed
– Strong active listening, organizational, and reading comprehension, verbal, and written communication skills
– Attention to detail
Preferences
As a camp, we prefer applicants who…
– Have full summer employment availability
– Have a calling/passion to be servant leaders behind the scenes
– Have a calling/passion for leadership and administration
– Have a calling/passion to work in retail
– Have graduated from college or completed over half of their secondary education (or are older than 20 years of age)
– Have spiritual gifts of leadership, service/helps, administration, mercy, etc.
– Have an ability to work independently, as well as in groups
– Have experience working in a Filemaker Database or in general with computer information systems
