Cabin Leader (Volunteer & Paid)
Volunteer Cabin Leader
Risk Assessment: HIGH
Qualifications:
Be at least 17 years of age and at least 2 years older than the oldest camper
Be comfortable creating space for children and youth to develop and reflect on their own faith
Comfortable in a Christian ecumenical environment, having developed a solid understanding of the aims and philosophy of the Camp Grafton ministry, as outlined in the camp Mission Statement
Is at ease working in a rustic setting, challenging one’s physical and mental strength
Is in good health
Be youth-oriented and enjoy working in a team environment.
Duties:
Attend at least one pre-camp orientation session
Ensure a full personal understanding of all emergency and safety procedures as covered in staff training.
With fellow Leaders, creates a safe and nurturing environment in which campers’ individual strengths are valued and in which they are able to explore their own faith.
Assumes 24 hour care of 6-8 campers in a cabin group. This includes health, safety, spiritual and emotional development, to the limit of the counsellor’s expertise and abilities.
Participates in all activities with the larger camp group.
Maintains full order amongst cabin mates. Confront and correct campers when necessary.
Leads cabin devotions and quiet time, with guidance from the Director.
Act as a mentor for a Leader in Training, when one is assigned.
Communicate daily with the directors and the staff about any areas of concern and items of praise.
Leads and supervises chore groups, ensures campers attend all meals, and participate in all activities.
Completes a camp evaluation form and submits it to the Director.
Assumes other duties, such as camp cleanup and maintenance, assigned by the director when necessary.
Optional:
Participate in program planning prior to camp opening.
Weekly honorarium available: $300
Paid Cabin Leader
Risk Assessment: HIGH
Qualifications:
Be at least 17 years of age and at least 2 years older than the oldest camper
Be comfortable creating space for children and youth to develop and reflect on their own faith
Comfortable in a Christian ecumenical environment, having developed a solid understanding of the aims and philosophy of the Camp Grafton ministry, as outlined in the camp Mission Statement.
Is at ease working in a rustic setting, challenging one’s physical and mental strength
Is in good health
Be youth-oriented and enjoy working in a team environment
Have basic first aid prior to the start of camp (Any single first aid course between 8-34 hrs that provides provincial or national certification and has a curriculum approved by a medical advisory board (e.g. WCB, OFA, St. John First Aid, Red Cross, NLS, etc.)
Duties:
Participate in required training components and courses as required by the Camp Grafton Society
Participate in camp preparation (two weeks prior to start of summer program)
Participate in program planning prior to camp opening.
Ensure a full personal understanding of all emergency and safety procedures as covered in staff training.
With fellow Leaders, creates a safe and nurturing environment in which campers’ individual strengths are valued and in which they are able to explore their own faith.
Assumes 24 hour care of 6-8 campers in a cabin group. This includes health, safety, spiritual and emotional development, to the limit of the counsellor’s expertise and abilities.
Participates in all activities with the larger camp group.
Maintains food order amongst cabin mates. Confront and correct campers when necessary.
Leads cabin devotions and quiet time, with guidance from the Director.
Act as a mentor for a Leader in Training, when one is assigned.
Communicated daily with the directors and the staff about any areas of concern and items of praise.
Leads and supervises chore groups, ensures campers attend all meals, and participate in all activities.
Completes a camp evaluation from and submits it to the Director.
Assumes other duties, such as camp cleanup and maintenance, assigned by the director when necessary.
Wage: $136/day
Please only apply to this position if you are willing to work for a 6-10 week term