Knox Camp Coordinator

Knox Camps

Camp Coordinator

• Begins May 12, 2025 and concludes by August 22nd, 2025


• Build leadership skills
  


• Positive Christian atmosphere and mentorship opportunities
  


• 1 week paid staff training


• Compensation is $17.20/hour + 4% vacation pay with 37.5 hours per week

About Knox Camps

Knox Camp is a ministry of Knox Presbyterian Church. It is a community-focused program designed to be accessible and affordable for families of all income levels and backgrounds in the local neighborhood. Over the course of seven weeks each summer, we provide a safe, enriching, and high-quality experience for children between the ages of 4-14.

Role Summary

As part of the Knox Camp Staff Team, the Camp Coordinators are young adults who plan and oversee all aspects of the programs at Knox Camps. They co-lead a squad of kids each week with a Camp Leader. Coordinators are passionate about camp, love working with kids, creative, organized, adaptable and accountable. Coordinators report to & are supported by the Camp Director. 

Responsibilities

Program Planning

• Attend and be punctual for all lead team training days (dates to be provided at interview)
  


• Plan daily Bible lessons using a curriculum, plan large group games, and write skit scripts
  


• Collaborate with other Coordinators and assist in their planning as needed
  


• Work together with the other Coordinators to plan Camp Leader training
  

Training Days 

• Assist in the training of Camp Leaders by leading assigned training sessions 
  


• Facilitate and participate in team building activities
  


• Be a resource to other staff members
  

Day Camp 

• Model compassion, humility and love in all actions
  


• Teach campers and staff about following Jesus
  


• Attend and participate in morning devotions/prayer and afternoon debrief meetings
  


• Work with the camp team to ensure that all aspects of the Camp program are organized and prepared for
  


• Participate in all camp activities and support teammates
  


• Lead Bible lessons, activities, and wide games 
  


• Lead a squad of up to 12 campers; ages 4-5 (Kinder), 6-11 (Kids), or 12-14 (Youth)
  


• Support Camp Leaders during small groups, activities, and game time
  


• Be punctual, prepared, and engaged in all aspects of the program 
  

Post-Camp 

• Participate in debrief meetings with the lead team
  


• Update 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 is an asset


• Has a personal relationship with Jesus and a dedication to serve Him