2026 Miracle Ranch Summer Staff

Description

Position at CRISTA Camps

Location: Port Orchard, WA

Employment Status: Seasonal

Compensation: $350 and $450 a week stipend, depending on role/days worked, plus room & board.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

CRISTA Ministries (“CRISTA”) is a Christian church community that exists to exercise and express its Christian beliefs. At the core of our Christian church community is the belief that as Christians, we are part of the priesthood of all believers, set forth in I Peter 2. We believe this priesthood calling rests upon all Christians and is a foundational, spiritual practice of our CRISTA community. This priesthood calling evokes within us the response to view our work as our ministry. We believe that all representatives of our community are ministers of the gospel and play equally important roles in exercising, expressing and teaching our beliefs (I Corinthians 12: 17-23).

CRISTA exists to make known the love of Jesus Christ through demonstrated works of service and ministry. We use every method available so that the people of the world may hear the Gospel, accept Christ as their Savior, and grow in their faith. We are a united family of Biblical Ministries inspired by a shared vision to serve and impact the young through the elderly, all cultures and backgrounds, in our own backyard and around the world through excellence in our service and operations. By leading a healthy and sustainable organization, CRISTA empowers its ministries to serve the needs of the world and share the Gospel, making disciples. Our commitment is to glorify, honor and obey the Lord in all we do through a workforce of ministers: our staff and volunteers who are called, committed, and faithful Christians.

CRISTA leads five distinct ministries in alignment with our calling to draw people into a transforming relationship with Christ. From World Concern’s relief and development efforts around the globe; from CRISTA Media’s stations that broadcast uplifting messages and music through your radio dials to the fireside songs that bring joy to campers year-round at CRISTA Camps; from the young minds equipped with knowledge at King’s Schools to the seniors receiving exceptional care at CRISTA Senior Living. Whether traversing the globe or right in our backyard, the CRISTA family of ministries is empowered to meet the needs of those we serve with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

CRISTA MINISTRIES MISSION AND CISION STATEMENTS 

• Mission Statement: To fearlessly declare the Gospel, with Biblical truth and love, leading generations to follow Jesus.
• Vision Statement: Until All Know Jesus.

CRISTA MINISTRIES CORE VALUES

• Christ-Centered: We approach our work by faith, prayerfully believing God will do the miraculous.
• Servanthood: We serve our world by meeting needs practically and spiritually.
• Uncompromising Integrity: We are honest, transparent, and trustworthy – reflecting Jesus in all we do.
• Holy Stewardship: We honor and maximize the potential of the resources, assets, and people God has entrusted to us.
• Excellence: We serve with excellence knowing that we represent God in our work, words, and actions.
• Excellence: We serve with excellence knowing that we represent God in our work, words, and actions. 
• Unified Team: We are One CRISTA, united in the vision to transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

POSITION SUMMARY

Summer Staff members are responsible for the wellbeing of student campers who attend Miracle Ranch. Provide servant leadership, build relationships, and work as a team so each camper and guest can experience an unforgettable time and walk away changed. Assist in recreation and programs areas as assigned. Embody CRISTA’s mission: “To fearlessly declare the Gospel, with Biblical truth and love, leading generations to follow Jesus. Until All Know Jesus.”

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  

(General overview and may include all details of responsibilities)

Leadership

Duties listed below are for the Leadership - Summer Staff role.

• Lead both campers and summer staff in safety, culture, efficiency, and spiritual growth. Each leadership position has an area of ownership they are directly responsible for but may be asked to lead and serve in other areas as needed.
• Staff and Camper Care: Maintain responsibility for physical, emotional, and spiritual care of summer staff and campers.
• Spiritual Mentorship: Mentor staff, answer questions related to Christianity, and conduct yourself in a way that is consistent with the CRISTA Camps Statement of Faith.
• Recreation and Program: Assist in recreation and program areas as needed, such as games, skits, or activities.
• Guest Service: Assist with hosting guest groups, meal crews, housekeeping, and other guest service needs throughout the week.
• Community: lead, contribute to, and participate in the Summer Staff community.
• Areas of Ownership: lead summer staff within the areas responsible by specific job descriptions. (See list of job descriptions) · Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers and campers.
• Lead Summer Staff and campers within areas of responsibility

Recreation/Program and Counseling

Duties listed below are for the Recreation and Program - Summer Staff role.

• Program and Recreation Staff members may have an area they facilitate more frequently, but may be asked to serve in other areas as needed.
• Activities: Facilitate programmed events and activities, including but not limited to paintball, ropes course, archery, waterfront, rock wall, , and outdoor education.
• Camper Care: Maintain responsibility for physical, emotional, and spiritual care of campers in their cabins.
• Spiritual Mentorship: Lead small group cabin times, answer questions related to Christianity, and conduct yourself in a way that is consistent with the CRISTA Camps Statement of Faith.
• Safety: Maintain responsibility, awareness and adherence of safety standards.
• Program: Assist in program areas as needed, such as games, skits, or counseling.
• Guest Service: Assist with meal crews, housekeeping, and other guest service needs throughout the week.
• Community: contribute to and participate in the Summer Staff community.
• Work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers and campers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Wrangler Support

Duties listed below are for the Wrangler Support – Summer Staff role.

• Wrangler Support Staff members may have an area they facilitate more frequently, but may be asked to serve in other areas as needed.
• Horsemanship: Assist in teaching basic safety and horsemanship orientation. Assist in up-keep of arena and barn areas, care and feeding of horses, and horsemanship activities, such as trail rides and classes.
• Assist in other program areas assigned by the Horsemanship Coordinator.
• Spiritual Mentorship: Lead small group cabin times, answer questions related to Christianity, and conduct yourself in a way that is consistent with the CRISTA Camps Statement of Faith.
• Safety: Maintain responsibility, awareness and adherence of safety standards.
• Program: Assist in program areas as needed, such as games, skits, or counseling.
• Camper Care: Maintain responsibility for physical, emotional, and spiritual care of campers in their cabins.
• Guest Service: Assist with meal crews, housekeeping, and other guest service needs throughout the week.
• Community: contribute to and participate in the Summer Staff community.
• Work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers and campers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

CHRIST CENTERED

• Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
• Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc.).
• Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA.
• Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices.
• Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC).
• Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).
• Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.

EDUCATION 

• High School diploma or GED required.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Excellent customer service.
• Able to communicate clearly to others.
• Able to work collaboratively with all Camps staff and customers.
• Ability to multitask.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

EDUCATION 

• Some college.

EXPERIENCE 

• Past leadership or summer camp experience preferred.  
• Experience working with children aged 5-18.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION 

• Lifeguard Certification (we will provide an opportunity for certification during training week).

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINTATION

CRISTA is a Christian, religious organization that lives out its faith-based mission through five ministries: CRISTA Camps, CRISTA Media, CRISTA Senior Living, King’s Schools, and World Concern.  As permitted by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, CRISTA reserves the right to prefer employees of a particular religion and to require its employees to hold certain religious beliefs, engage in certain religious observances, and engage in or refrain from engaging in certain behavior, based on CRISTA’s religious beliefs. CRISTA’s employees must agree with and support without reservation CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and must conduct themselves in accordance with the religious beliefs and practices that flow from that Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy.

Among those employees and employment applicants who agree with and support without reservation and abide by the Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy, CRISTA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Based on its religious beliefs, CRISTA values and respects the dignity of all persons and appreciates the diversity of God’s creation.