Summer Staff

Staff Member responsibilities at Ionian Village include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Direct supervision of a cabin of 12 to 18 campers with one or two other staff members.
• Supervision of all aspects of the campers’ day: prep times, chapel, cabin clean-up, meals, daily and evening activities, and at all times during excursions.
• Assignment to a specific department, including ideation, planning, and execution of activities and events.
• Assignment to and execution of specific duties on trips.
• Other duties as assigned by the Admin Staff.

Expectations of our Staff Members include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Be able and committed to working the entire summer program.
• The acceptance of all Staff Members is contingent on a background check.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times, recognizing that we are guests of the Greek Government and representatives of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
• Be a positive Orthodox Christian role model for campers and others, which includes adhering to camp policies and rules, maintaining cleanliness, punctuality, sportsmanship, proper dress attire and Orthodox faith and morality.
• Be willing, open, and able to work with teenagers.
• No alcohol, drugs or illegal substances while in Greece.
• No acting out of any kind.
• Ensure the physical, emotional, spiritual health and safety of the campers.
• Execute and support the camp policies and procedures.
• Work well in close proximity with others throughout the summer.
• Be willing to take charge and motivate others.
• Be able to take direction and constructive criticism.
• Exercise extreme care in all interpersonal relationships involving staff members and campers.