Part of the Knox Camp Lead Team, the Youth Coordinator is a team leader who advocates for and oversees all aspects of the Youth program (ages 12-14) at Knox Camps. Additionally, the Youth Coordinator will lead the LIT (leader-in-training) program during the first week of camp. Able to multi-task, Coordinators are innovative, organized, personable 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 from a curriculum, plan games, and write skit scripts
- Work together with the other coordinators to plan Junior & Senior leader training
- Purchase supplies with the budget allotted to Youth 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
LIT Training Week | 1 Week
- Lead LIT training sessions and activities (plans and resources will be provided)
Day Camp | 6 Weeks
- Participate in morning devotionals and afternoon debrief meetings
- Ensure that all aspects of the Kinder Camp program are organized and run smoothly
- Lead Youth camp activities planned during program planning weeks
- Provide leadership opportunities and support to Junior and Senior leaders
- Be punctual, prepared, and purposeful in all the program aspects you are part of
- Be a resource for other leaders and be an effective team member
- 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 4-5
- 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 youth
- Positive Christian atmosphere and mentorship opportunities
This role begins May 29, 2023 and concludes August 25, 2023
*Pending approval from Canada Summer Jobs