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Kids Camp Coordinator
Kids Camp Coordinator
Company: Knox Camps
Contact Person: Gillian Brouwer
Email: camp@knoxtoronto.org
Location/Address:
630 Spadina Ave
Toronto, Ontario , M5S 2H4
Toronto, Ontario , M5S 2H4
Website: https://www.knoxcamps.ca
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