Cabin Leader

Position: Cabin Leader

Job type: Full time, seasonal

Reports to: Program Director 

Dates: June 27 – August 16

Wage: $300/week + meals and accommodations

Cabin leaders will be hired to work directly on the front lines with children and youth. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: leading activities, games, as well as leading cabin groups to and from activities, and caring for campers wellbeing. During overnight camps, cabin leader will oversee their cabin groups during the day, evening and night. During day camps, cabin leaders will be with their groups from 9:00 – 5:00 and have evenings off.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Be responsible for the general health and safety of campers
• Establish an atmosphere in which campers feel secure, happy, and included
• Build relationships with children/youth in your cabin
• Ensure campers adhere to camp rules
• Act as a positive role model
• Participate in all camp activities
• Other duties as assigned 

Requirements:

• At least 16 years old (late birthdays are accepted)
• Experience working with with children (asset)
• First aid/CPR C (asset)
• Strong desire to share the gospel  
• A natural ability to love and work with children
• Flexibility, patience, endurance
• Agree and adhere to the Free Methodist Church in Canada Statement of Faith

Work conditions:

Long hours, including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with minimal breaks during camps. Regular interaction with employees, management, campers, parents/guardians, and the general public. Physically demanding, standing and moving for long periods of time. Environments can be extremely loud. Working in extreme weather (heat, wind, rain, etc.). Prolonged standing, bending, walking, hiking; requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate outdoor equipment and camp activities; requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate camper/activity programs and the ability to lift up to 20lbs; willing to work in camp setting and work irregular hours with limited or simple equipment and facilities; and with daily exposure to sun, heat, bugs, etc.

About Harbour Ridge:

Harbour Ridge is a Christ-centered summer camp focused on planting and nurturing seeds of a spiritual life by engaging children, youth and their leaders in active and fun experiences, which develop a sense of community and growth. Harbour Ridge is a ministry of Wesley Acres. Wesley Acres is a Christian Retreat Centre and Campground in association with the Free Methodist Church in Canada. Wesley Acres serves with excellence, the spiritual, educational and recreational needs of all people equipping them for Christian service to their family, church, and community