Program Coordinator

Join our dynamic team as a Program Coordinator at Kenesserie Camp, where you’ll play a pivotal role in creating an unforgettable experience for our campers. From May to August, you’ll be at the heart of our summer program, ensuring every week is themed and engaging.

There are some things that are unique about being camp staff. Here are some of them: 

• You will live on site during your employment.
  • ​Spring Staff usually work Monday to Friday staying on site during the week.
  • Summer Staff usually work Sunday to Friday, starting at 4:00pm on Sunday and finishing around 6:00pm on Friday
• We feed you
  • ​All staff are fed during their time at camp. Spring staff prepare their meals together with food supplied by camp. During the summer the whole camp eats together in the Dining hall, enjoying 3 meals a day and 2 snacks. Some days it seems all we do is eat!
• Staff Training is paid
  • ​Both the Staff Orientation and the Staff Training Camp are paid days.
• What if I have a weekly commitment or pre-planned event during the camp week?
  • For a one-time occurrence (ex. graduation, prom, anniversary party) we can be flexible and work to accommodate the absence with advance notice. However, a weekly commitment that will take you away from camp regularly is not something we can accommodate. You are expected to be at camp Sunday afternoon until Friday afternoon (for regular camp sessions) with no absences.
• Dietary requirements can be accommodated
  • ​We have great kitchen staff and can accommodate most dietary requirements.

Kenesserie Camp traces our camp’s history back to 1903. Throughout our existence, it has been the commitment of the Board of Directors to provide strong program and leadership for children ages five to fifteen within a safe & caring community. We are looking for staff members that are committed to the mission of the camp and who are interested in serving others. As a staff member at Kenesserie Camp, you will have the opportunity to express and demonstrate your character and example to the campers in your care and through interaction with fellow staff members. Working at Kenesserie Camp is a challenging experience as we work together towards creating positive lifetime memories for all who experience our programs. Please consider the commitment required as you contemplate applying for camp staff.

Job Description:

Length of Tenure:

• May – August 16 weeks
• A contract must be signed before the start of employment at Camp 

Responsibilities:

• Prepare for all themes for each week of the summer and work with staff to integrate them into daily activities.
• Develop a letter to Campers to send out with acceptance package to outline the themes and what to bring with them
• Work with Kitchen Cooks regarding theme related menu.
• Keep an inventory of all program materials
• Communicate to Summer Camp Director the concerns or requirements of Program Specialists
• Ensure resource shed is clean and program supplies are put away after each activity
• Gives verbal day to day evaluations as needed.  Assist Summer Camp Director with written evaluations of required.
• Plan and supervise sessions for campers, with meaningful, purposeful educational sessions, rich with learning opportunities
• Attend and participate in all aspects of program while at camp
• Assist with the maintenance of the camp
• Supervise daily Camp activities
• Act as a Counsellor, role model and consultant to all other summer staff
• Serve as resource to the Summer Camp Director
• Act as director designate when needed
• Assist with night time rounds, rest hour times and morning rounds
• Organize and participate in all evening programs
• Assist with planning of staff training events including leading any sessions as requested by Camp Director.
• Complete end-of-summer report and submit to Summer Camp Director before leaving camp at end of summer.
   

Type of Accountability:

• Working within a team atmosphere to create a positive and supportive atmosphere
• Report directly to Summer Camp Director
• Possess excellent leadership skills
• Possess excellent ability to give clear instructions in various areas.
• Possess outstanding organizational skills
• Is charismatic, creative and able to capture the attention of small to large groups of children.
• Is able to manage children and teenager behaviours
• Familiar with Emergency Procedures and all fire safety equipment
• Willingness to follow all Camp rules and regulations as defined by the Executive Director, The Kenesserie Board of Directors and The Policy and Procedures Manual
• Notify  the Summer Camp Director of any issues
• Relate well to Campers and other staff in a caring, compassionate, respectful and understanding manner
• Be emotionally and spiritually mature in handling conflict and problems that arise. 

Relationship of the position to the goals of the Camp:

• Exhibiting a standard of personal conduct that is consistent with both the Christian goals of the Camp and the expectations of the Summer Camp Director
• Providing the time and care required for each Camper to have a fun and meaningful experience during their time at Camp
• Foster and encourage the mental, physical, social and emotional and spiritual growth of each camper
  Encourage and enable counsellors and campers to use and develop their skills and talents

Job Requirements:

• Leadership Team members should be a minimum of 18 years of age or secondary school graduate.
  Summer camp staff experience would be an asset
• Background in education, child studies, child development, outdoor recreation an asset.
• First Aid and asset
• Required to live onsite during camp sessions from Sunday afternoon to Friday evening
• A police Records Check including vulnerable individuals (or Voluntary Disclosure if under 18)  is required for this position.  The Police Records check must be current. (within the last 1 year)