Cabin Leader

Overview

Responsible to: Head Cabin Leader
Position Type: Paid Seasonal Position – some fundraising required for wage
Start Date: June 19th, 2026
Must attend cabin leader training

Qualifications & Skills:

• Must be a born again Christian in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, modeling Jesus’ example in all aspects of work and life, both on the job site and in your personal life.
• Possess a solid understanding of the Gospel and basic Christian theology.
• Experience working with children.
• Preferred Education: First Aid

General Responsibilities:

• Ensure that each individual has a well–balanced camping experience emotionally, mentally, physically, spiritually and socially, building relationships with those under your care.
• Ensure your campers are receiving adequate rest, food and individual care, and that they remain healthy and safe.
• Provide opportunities for campers to develop in their relationship with God, pray for and with them.
• Personally prepare yourself emotionally, mentally, physically, spiritually and socially for camp.
• You will be looking after a group of children, sleeping in the same cabin with them, sitting at meals with them and overseeing their care throughout the day.

Specific Responsibilities:

Camp Training

• Prepare teacher lesson plans from the Discovery material provided.
• Read the materials and complete all required projects received from the Camp.
• Participate in skill training, learning how to run activities as well as how to interact with different types of groups.
• Participate as a team player, showing respect and care to other members.
• Become fully acquainted with facilities, grounds and emergency procedures.

During Camp

• Your primary responsibility is the well-being of your campers. You will support and care for each camper individually, as well as foster a positive and cohesive cabin environment.
• Support your campers through normal camper concerns such as homesickness.
• Provide leadership and expertise to your cabin group while being patient, loving and kind.
• Teach skills, lead activities and supervise as assigned by the Program Director.
• Lead daily cabin Bible Studies and devotions, participate in chapel services and attend and contribute to all staff meetings.
• Participate in the whole program with a positive attitude and a desire to learn.
• Use your personal time to care for yourself so that you are more prepared to care for kids.
• Assist in accomplishing other tasks as directed by the Site or Program Director

After Summer / Camp

• Complete and submit all required evaluations and reports related to your cabin group
• Assist in the summer–end clean up of the property.