Shiloh Summer Staff Policy Guidelines and Practices
Dear Shiloh Staffer:
Since you have expressed a desire to work with us, we would like to this time to share with you the purpose and work of Shiloh Ministries.Shiloh Ministries is an interdenominational organization whose primary purpose is to transform our inner-city with the love of Christ through sports, arts, and meaningful relationships. We believe that only Jesus Christ can change a person from within; and give meaning, purpose and direction in life.Thank you for considering Shiloh Ministries as a place to use the skills, knowledge and abilities God has given you.
In His Name,
Stephan Moore
Executive Director
Shiloh Ministries
Spiritual Gifts: Shiloh Ministries is an interdenominational ministry. We desire to lift up the name of Jesus and stand unified in Christ. We are open to the fact that God may choose to express Himself miraculously today. The gifts are given sovereignly as God desires 1 Corinthians 12:18. Difference of opinion exists within the Body of Christ over the matter of public displays of tongues and dramatic healing. Shiloh Ministries will not be a place for public display of these acts during Shiloh camps or events. This allows for the use of the gift in public worship or privately for Shiloh representatives in non-work capacities.
Conduct and Character: Because of the nature and purpose of Shiloh Ministries, people tend to judge the entire organization and Christians in general by the lives they see our employees demonstrate. Therefore, indulgence in any lifestyle or pastime that is illegal, scripturally questionable/forbidden,or outside of Shiloh’s conduct policy (sex outside of marriage, drinking, smoking or drug use) may result in termination including those displayed on social network sites like Facebook or Instagram.
Dress/Appearance: Hair must be kept neatly and appropriate for a Christian ministry environment. Sideburns, mustaches, and beards are to be short and neatly trimmed. Appropriate dress for the summer camp environment includes t-shirts, shorts of appropriate length. All body piercing must be removed prior to camp; Tattoos may not be displayed at camp. Excessively sheer clothing, low cut blouses, tight fitting clothing, short shorts, or clothing containing and/or promoting secular artists are not appropriate. Flip flops and open toe shoes are not allowed.
Valuables: Please do not bring valuables to camp. Shiloh will not be responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items at camp including but not limited to cameras, computers, mp3’s, cell phones, jewelry, musical instruments, etc. Also, no weapons (firearms, knives, pepper spray, etc) on premises, including inside vehicles.
Phones/Listening Devices/Computers: Our focus at camp is the campers; therefore summer staff is not allowed to use cell phones, computers, texting devices, email, iPods, radios, CD players,etc. when on duty at camp.
Dates and Lengths of Employment: Summer staff will work 1 or 2 complete terms. Each term consists of 3 camper sessions. Note:Camper Caregivers may work one or more sessions M-F and C.I.T.’s (teen/adult volunteers) may work one or more sessions.
Staff Training Dates: May26h, - May 29th(8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except on Friday- 8am – 9pm) Training required for all paid and volunteer staff.
Term 1: June6th –10th June 13th –17th June 20th – 24th (8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. M-TH, Fri. till 10:00 p.m. camp session days)
Term 2: July 11th – 15th July 18th – 22nd July25th – 29th (8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. M-TH, Fri. till 10:00 p.m. camp session days)
*Certain positions, such as ropes team, may require extra time for preparation, set up, tear down, and training. Please make sure you are available & willing to fulfill that requirement.
ATTENDANCE: Dependability on the job is essential. All employees are to be on time each work day. The employee must call his/her immediate supervisor at the beginning of the work day if he/she will be late or absent on any particular day. Tardiness/absences can result in docking of pay or dismissal from staff. Please check your summer schedule to confirm that you are available for training and an entire summer term. Any planned absence must be pre-approved before signing camp contract.
Because of the intensity of the summer schedule and the role as overseers responsible for children, Shiloh is unable to accommodate absences outside of emergencies. All appointments, etc. must be planned before/after camp or during the 2 weeks between terms.
Commitment Letters: After your interview, you willreceive a letter of commitment to be signed to complete your hiring process. Sign this letter of commitment only if you are in agreement with the policy and guidelines and are able to commit to the terms offered. Copy and send original letter of commitment to Shiloh.
Information/ Medical Release
I hereby grant Shiloh Camp of Oklahoma City, its nominees and agents, unlimited permission to use, publish, and republish for purposes of advertising and trade and for such uses as it may determine, information and reproductions of me or my child's likeness (photographic or otherwise), me or my child's voice, and mine or my child's statements related to mine or his/her involvement as a Shiloh camper or related to the assistance he/she has received from Shiloh or any of its partner agencies, with or without identification of the child by name. I understand that me or my child’s likeness, voice, and/ or statements could be used in or on, but not restricted to, pamphlets, posters, booklets, brochures, radio or television advertising, promotional video, and other forms of printed, video or audio material. I, as myself, or the child’s parent or guardian of a Shiloh Camper, waive any right to prior approval for use of any likeness of the child, their voice, or statements associated with the matters covered by this release. I further waive any claim for compensation of any kind or nature for the use of any likeness of myself or the child in my care, my/their voice, or statements associated with the matters covered by the release.
For the year May 1st, 2016 through April 30th, 2017, I do hereby release, forever discharge and agree to hold harmless Shiloh Summer Camp Inc (hereinafter “Shiloh”) and any and all directors thereof from any and all liability claims or demands and expenses of any nature whatsoever which may be incurred by the undersigned participant that occur while participating in any Shiloh activity or workday, so long as prudent and reasonable care has been maintained and Shiloh is not solely negligent. I do hereby grant permission of Shiloh directors or staff to take said participant to a physician or hospital, and hereby authorize medical treatment including but not limitation to any x-ray examination, anesthetic, medical, surgical or dental diagnosis or treatment, and hospital care. The undersigned shall be liable and agree(s) to pay all costs and expenses incurred in connection with such medical services rendered under this authorization.
Signature of Participant: ______Date: ______
Signature of parent/guardian (Required if under the age of 18): ______
Date: ______