Greetings from Delta Lake Bible Conference Center! Thank you for your interest and for taking the time to go through our 2017 Summer Staff Application. Enclosed are all the necessary forms that need to be completed to be considered for a position here this summer.
As you go through these forms I ask that you do two things. First, please be in prayer about what God wants from you this summer and how you can be used to impact His kingdom. Second, ask yourself the question, “Why do I want to work at Delta Lake this summer?” I believe these are two very important things to consider. If God calls you here we want you on our team. If you are here we want you to be an active participant in our community and a dedicated worker.
Our theme for 2017 is based on 2 Corinthians 5:17:
“Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone;
a new life has begun!”
So often we allow outside influences to determine our identity. Scripture is clear that when we become a Jesus follower we have been given a new identity in Christ. We are new creatures. This summer we hope to see new identities realized as campers and guests experience the life-changing redemption that only comes through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Every summer staff position is crucial in the success of our summer programs. So, if selected to be on our team, it doesn’t matter what role you fill…it will be important to the success of the ministry.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. I’ll be in touch with you once I’ve had an opportunity to review your application.
In His service and yours,
Steve
Steve Clark
Executive Director
6420 Pillmore Drive, Rome, NY 13440 (315) 336-7210
2017 Summer Staff Application
Date Received at Delta Office: ______
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Education
Institution Major Degree Dates of AttendanceCheck Institution: Highschool College
Check completed year: Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior
Employment History
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Employment History Contacts
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Christian Commitment - On a separate sheet of paper, please type your personal testimony. Include specific details concerning your current: 1) personal devotional life, 2) Christian fellowship and accountability, 3) how God is presently using you (your ministry to others), and 4) how you can serve the Lord at Delta Lake Bible Conference Center (your vision).
Religious Beliefs and Values
What is your participation in your home church?If you were to stand before God and He were to ask you, “Why should I let you enter heaven?” what answer would you give?
What does it mean to be a servant leader?
Character References
Give names and addresses of 3 persons other than relatives and peers who have knowledge of your character, ability, and Christian experience. (the enclosed reference forms are in addition to, not to be included in these)
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Name Complete Address Phone Number
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Name Complete Address Phone Number ______
Name Complete Address Phone Number
Have you ever been a victim of an act of domestic or other violence or been a victim of child pornography, child
abuse or child molestation? Yes_____ No_____
Have you ever committed an act of domestic or other violence or perpetrated or engaged in child pornography, child abuse, child molestation or any crime related to persons? Yes_____ No_____
Do you suffer from any contagious or infectious disease or condition that could be transmitted to others in the
work you will perform at Delta? Yes_____ No_____
Position Applying For* Availability
Choice #1 ______When you can arrive ______
Choice #2 ______Can stay until ______
Choice #3 ______
*Look at the following page for a list of positions and job descriptions
Areas of Service
While on staff this summer at Delta Lake, you may be hired to work a specific position, but understand there may be times you will be asked to work in another department or do another job. That’s part of what it means to be on a team and to serve in this community. Another quality of a good team member is that you commit to serve your fellow staff members. That means that while on this team you strive to build each other up and not gossip or tear one another down. Each staff member should show God’s love in their jobs. These are traits we are looking for in every department and every staff member!
Youth Camp Program:
Counselor (minimum 18 years old) – oversee a cabin of campers for a week-long overnight program; typically a 1 to 6 ratio; lead discussions & Bible studies; be involved in camp activities and may lead some games
Activities Coordinator – plan and lead youth camp activities; the energetic leader who is comfortable being in front of people; maintain and service equipment
Haven Camp Program:
Counselor – care for special needs camper in a week-long overnight program; typically a 1 to 2 ratio; provide coaching and teaching in daily life skills including monitoring and support of basic hygiene needs, ensure care plans are followed as given by the Nursing staff and Director, provide support and encouragement to meet each camper’s needs.
NightWatch – stay up through the night to oversee the Main Lodge; check on campers; assist campers as needed; call Haven Directors in cases of emergency
Support Staff Positions:
Lifeguard – oversee the maintenance and safety of the waterfront (swim & boating area); lead & oversee waterfront activities; responsible for some cleaning around camp as scheduled; responsible to help in other areas of camp like snack shop
Waterfront Director (minimum 21 years old & 3 seasons of previous waterfront experience) –oversee the waterfront operations; manage the lifeguards
Kitchen (minimum 18 years old) – basic food preparation; responsible for meal service; responsible for cleaning dishes/pots/pans & kitchen
Maintenance (minimum 18 years old) – involved in a variety of projects around camp, everything from painting to yard work and cleaning buildings to hammering nails
NightWatch (minimum 21 years old) – stay up through the night and oversee the grounds; make rounds and handle any issues; call Director in cases of emergency
Nurse (minimum 21 years old) – must have current RN license in NYS; must have current CPR/AED; assist in camp’s general healthcare operation; respond to emergencies; process and maintain health records
Office Assistant/Bookkeeping Intern–clerical work like typing, filing and answering phones; assist our bookkeeper with basic accounting work; oversee the camper and staff bank
Photographer – take pictures and video of camp programs, staff and campers; have experience in photography, photo and video editing
Childcare – responsible to be a nanny for 4 kids whose mom is on staff.
*Certifications–A copy of all certifications (ex. Lifeguard/Nurse) should accompany your application
Weeks of Camp in 2017
June 12 – 16:Haven 1 (will have a brief 1-day training on Satuday, June 10th)
June 19 – 23:Haven 2
June 25 – June29:Staff Orientation (REQUIRED)
June 29 – July 8:Family Bible Conference
July 9 – 15:Senior High Camp/Haven 3
July 16 – 22:Junior High Camp/Haven 4
July 23 – 29:Elementary Camp/Haven 5
July 30 – August 5:Camp Shiloh Seniors (support positions needed)
August 6 – 12:Camp Shiloh Juniors (support positions needed)
August 13 – 17:Haven 5
August 18 – 26:Rental Groups (support positions needed)
Application Process: We must receive your full application, references and completed background check required by the New York State Health Department before we can officially accept you on staff. It is important that your references come from people who know you personally. Once we have your application, references, and social security number we will notify you as to whether or not you have been accepted on staff, and, if you are accepted, the nature of your service at Delta Lake. If you have not heard from us in a reasonable time, there is a very good chance that your application is incomplete. It is your responsibility to see that your application is completed in a timely manner. If accepted, two copies of your contract will be sent to you. You will need to sign and return one copy; the other is for your records. If you decide at this point you will not be available to work for us, please mark that on the contract and return it to us. If you have any questions about the status of your application, or problems with the application or application process, please feel free to contact the office by phone or e-mail.
Return your application to:
Delta Lake Bible Conference Center **Please note you may also
6420 Pillmore Drive apply online at:
Rome, NY 13440-7336
Fax: (315) 338-0909
Phone: (315) 336-7210
Statement of Purpose
Delta Lake Bible Conference Center exists for the purpose of presenting programs which foster Christian spiritual birth and growth in individuals and families, both younger and older. These programs encompass the areas of worship, instruction, service, and fellowship, all flavored by the distinctives of the Christian and Missionary Alliance.
Here at Delta we want everyone to "...attain to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ." Eph 4:13 This we endeavor to accomplish through the medium of retreats, conferences, and camping experiences.
The Alliance is committed to world missions, stressing the fullness of Christ in personal experience, building the Church, and preaching the Gospel to the ends of the earth.
As an integral part of the Northeastern District of the Christian and Missionary Alliance we stand on the same Statement of Faith as follows:
Statement of Faith
There is one God, who is infinitely perfect, existing eternally in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Jesus Christ is true God and true man. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He died on the cross as a substitutionary sacrifice, and all who believe in Him are justified on the ground of His shed blood. He arose from the dead according to the Scriptures. He is now at the right hand of the Majesty on High, as our great High Priest.
The Holy Spirit is a divine person, sent to indwell guide, teach, empower the believer, and convince the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment.
The Old and New Testaments, inerrant as originally given, were verbally inspired by God and are a complete revelation of His will for the salvation of men. They constitute the divine and only rule of Christian faith and conduct.
Man was originally created in the image and likeness of God; he fell through disobedience, incurring thereby both physical and spiritual death. All men are born with a sinful nature, are separated from the life of God, and can be saved only through the atoning work of the Lord Jesus Christ.
It is the will of God that each believer should be filled with the Holy Spirit and be sanctified wholly, being separated from sin and the world and fully dedicated to the will of God, thereby receiving power for holy living and effective service. This is both a crisis and a progressive experience wrought in the life of the believer subsequent to conversion.
Provision is made in the redemptive work of Christ for the healing of the mortal body. Prayer for the sick and anointing with oil are taught in the Scriptures and are privileges for the church in this present age.
The Church consists of all those who believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the Head of the Body which has been commissioned by Him to go into all the world as a witness, preaching the gospel to all nations.
There shall be a bodily resurrection of the just and of the unjust: for the former, a resurrection unto life; for the latter, a resurrection unto judgment.
The second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ is imminent and will be personal, visible, and premillennial. This is the believer's blessed hope and is a vital truth which is an incentive to holy living and faithful service.
My signature below indicates my agreement with the attached purpose statement and statement of faith. The information given in this application is true and correct. I authorize Delta Lake to contact all former employers and to further inquire as to any information given by me on this application.
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Applicant
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Parent/ Guardian if minor
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, physical or mental handicap.