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Kids Camp Coordinator

Kids Camp Coordinator

Company: Knox Camps
Contact Person: Gillian Brouwer
Location/Address:
630 Spadina Ave
Toronto, Ontario , M5S 2H4

Position Description

Part of the Knox Camp Lead Team, the 2 Kids Coordinators are team leaders who plan and oversee all aspects of the Kids program (ages 6-11) at Knox Camps. They co-lead a team of 3 Junior and Senior leaders in Kids camp each week. Coordinators are creative, organized, adaptable and accountable. Coordinators report to & are supported by the Camp Director. 

Responsibilities

Program Planning | 4 Weeks

  • Attend and be punctual for all lead team training days (dates to be provided at interview)
  • Plan Bible lessons based off of a curriculum, plan large group games, and write skit scripts
  • Collaborate with the Kinder and Youth Coordinators and assist in their planning as needed
  • Work together with the other coordinators to plan Junior & Senior leader training
  • Purchase supplies with the budget allotted to Kids Camp

Training Days | 1 Week

  • Assist in the training of Junior & Senior leaders by leading assigned training sessions 
  • Facilitate and participate in team building activities
  • Be a resource to other staff members

Day Camp | 7 Weeks

  • Participate in morning devotionals and afternoon debrief meetings
  • Ensure that all aspects of the Kids Camp program are organized and run smoothly
  • Lead Bible lessons and wide games 
  • Support Junior and Senior leaders during small groups, activities, and game time
  • Formally check-in with Junior & Senior leaders bi-weekly
  • Be punctual, prepared, and engaged in all the program aspects
  • Model compassion, humility and love in all actions
  • Teach campers and staff about the Christian faith 

Post-Camp | 1 Week

  • Participate in debrief meetings with the lead team
  • Updating the camp manual for the following year
  • Help with summer-end clean up
  • Attend and assist in leading Knox Camp Reunion (in September)

Qualifications

  • Current, clear Vulnerable Sector Screening
  • Organization, collaboration, and communication skills
  • Enthusiastic, creative, and flexible leadership
  • Previous experience working in a camp environment with children ages 6-11
  • Have a personal relationship with Jesus and a dedication to serve Him

Benefits

  • Compensation is $15.50/hour + 4% vacation pay for 13 weeks of 37.5 hours per week*
  • 1 week paid staff training
  • Gain experience leading staff and children
  • Positive Christian atmosphere and mentorship opportunities

This role begins May 29, 2023 and concludes August 25, 2023

*Pending approval from Canada Summer Jobs

Posted: March 13, 2023 | Expires: May 1, 2023
Posted Under: Camps
Career ID: [ 12378 ]