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