Knox Camp Leader

Knox Camps

Camp Leader

• Begins on June 22, 2025 and concludes by August 15, 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

Camp Leaders are part of the ‘front line’ of Knox Camp — in charge of loving and caring for campers. They are enthusiastic and creative in leading squads of up to 12 campers, cultivating a camp environment that is formative, fun and memorable. Camp leaders report to the Camp Director and are supported by the Camp Coordinators.

Responsibilities

Camp Program

Training Days

• Attend and be punctual for all staff training days (dates to be provided at Interview)


• Plan weekly activities to lead during the camp weeks
  

Day Camp

• Model compassion, humility, and love in all actions


• Teach campers about following Jesus


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


• Participate in all camp activities and support teammates: plan and lead small groups, active games and choice activities (sports, drama, or crafts), skits, etc


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


• Clean up after camp activities


• Be a mentor to LITs (leaders in training) during their service weeks
  

Qualifications

• Applicants must be aged 19 and over
  


• Current, clear Vulnerable Sector Screening


• Experience working with children


• Positive, team-minded attitude


• Enthusiastic, creative and flexible leadership


• Previous experience working in a camp environment is an asset


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