Summer Staff Team

Applications for 2023 spring/summer staff positions are open!

Application deadline: Apply ASAP.

Main Staff Positions Overview

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More Staff Information

Counsellor Responsibilities (Day and Overnight)

• Provide a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment for all campers and staff.
• Act as a positive role-model for campers, staff, volunteers, and others associated with the camping program.
• Act as a servant leader who is present and attentive to the needs of campers and staff.
• Facilitate the planning of the daily schedule for assigned group.
• Lead activities for assigned group.
• Provide leadership, support and supervision at camp-wide events.
• Bring enthusiasm, creativity and excellence to camp leadership and programming.
• Contribute to the development of faith formation and a supportive Christian community environment
• Instruct campers in emergency procedures.
• Complete all required documentation in an accurate and timely nature.
• Maintain good public relations with campers’ parents/guardians.
• Provide effective communication of information with staff members.
• Supervise campers in overnight program, as assigned.
• Share the workload and responsibilities with fellow staff members.
• Facilitate the learning and growth of other staff members.
• Effectively communicate the needs and concerns of campers and staff to co-leaders.
• Utilize the resources of other members of the staff team and campers.
• Act as a role-model for personal self-care including health and well-being.
• Engages in ongoing skill development.
• Contribute to the planning, facilitating, and providing resources for campers and other staff.
• Take care of equipment and the facility.
• Work effectively with year-round and seasonal staff of Cave Springs Camp.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality when necessary.
• Take responsibility for upholding community norms.
• Follow the policies, procedures, and practices of Cave Springs Camp.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Kitchen Staff Responsibilities

• Accommodate special diets if within the capabilities of Cave Springs Camp kitchen.
• Prepare, cook and serve food according to the nutritional guidelines set out by Canada’s Food Guide.
• Cooperate and plan with the Camp Director for any special programs involving food.
• Assist and/or supervise kitchen clean up: Wash dishes, glasses, pots, pans, and utensils
• Sweep and mop floor Assist and/or supervise the safe storage of food.
• Ensure that all garbage is removed from the kitchen and sent to the appropriate areas (dumpster, compost, recycling)
• Understand and execute Camp Kitchen Policies and Procedures.
• Practice good health habits and maintain personal appearance.
• Assist with Summer Camp Programming when not working in the kitchen.
• Attend and participate fully in all pre-camp training sessions.
• Sets personal goals and engage in on-going self-evaluation.
• Act as a role-model for personal self-care including health and well-being.
• Engage in ongoing skill development.
• Takee care of equipment and the facility.
• Work effectively with year-round and seasonal staff of Cave Springs Camp.
• Maintains professionalism and confidentiality.
• Takes responsibility for upholding community norms.
• Follows the policies, procedures, and practices of Cave Springs Camp.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Camp Maintenance Worker Responsibilities

• Act as a positive role-model for staff, campers, volunteers, and others associated with the camping program.
• Inspect camp facilities daily and report any issues or safety hazards to the Property Manager.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Work on assigned projects, and make appropriate decisions based on work experience and individual skills.
• Maintain the cleanliness of all buildings and grounds on property.
• Cut camp grass.
• Clean camp washrooms daily.
• Clean and re-stock all buildings daily.
• Respond to requests for clean up or general maintenance in a timely manner.
• Assist with pool cleaning and maintenance.
• Perform site water testing.
• Communicate and enforce all Cave Springs rules, policies and procedures in a professional manner.
• Provide support, and assistance with camp activities as assigned.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.