Job Summary

Are you a grade 12 or post-secondary student passionate about youth leadership, spiritual nurture, and inclusive community building?

Camp Spirit (a day camp ministry of the United Church of Canada) is hiring a Camp Spirit Guides for Summer 2027. We are a community rooted in radical inclusion—proudly LGBTQIA+ friendly, affirming of non-binary and gender-diverse staff and campers, and dedicated to creating safe, brave spaces where every child feels welcomed just as they are.

In this role, you will bring our camp curriculum to life through stories, music, crafts, and worship while engaging campers in a supportive, progressive faith environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

● Support and care for children with love and respect.

● Work as part of a team with the other Camp Spirit staff, YouthCrew, Site Hosts, and volunteers.

● Plan and lead program activities with one of the Camp Spirit age groups each week.

● Implement the Camp Spirit 2027 summer curriculum for their age group (generally mornings will be spent in specific age groups led by a GUIDE, with rotation through the FAITHQUEST program).

● Using the curriculum resources provided, prepare and submit a detailed written plan of each week's activities for your group to your Team Lead for approval.

● Lead and assign tasks to YouthCrew working with their age group each week.

● Participate in leadership for large group gatherings and worship.

● Assist in a wide variety of Camp Spirit coordination tasks.

● Ensure that game and activity choices align with the values of Camp Spirit.

● Ensure the safety of the children in their care.

● Model a positive, enthusiastic, and grounded approach to their work with children at all times.

● Maintain safe practices.

● Provide welcome and hospitality to all.

TYPICAL DUTIES

● Prepare and oversee the leadership of program (9am – 3pm Monday – Friday).

● Participate in afternoon and all camp activities as assigned on a weekly basis.

● Lead a small team of YouthCrew assigned to age group each week (provided YouthCrew are available).





● Meet with direct supervisor every week.

● Participate in daily summer staff meetings.

● Some examples of specific daily duties:

○ Set up and clean up age group room.

○ Provide hands on leadership in a variety of ways - including but not limited to:

- Lead opening and closing check in, spiritual practice and prayer with age group, daily.

- Lead art activities, science experiments, games, music, and drama.

○ Gather and prepare resources and materials for each day’s program experience.

● Know the Fire Safety Plan and Emergency Preparedness Plan for each week of camp, both on and off site.

● Communicate effectively with people of all ages: parents, adult and youth volunteers, and children.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

● Experience leading children.

● Previous experience with Camp Spirit is an asset.

● Experience in collaborative teamwork (i.e. sports, school projects, school clubs)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

● Capacity to embody the Camp Spirit values.

● Ability to implement curriculum or programs with children.

● Strong communication skills with individuals and groups.

● Able to organize and be attentive to detail.

● Able to be flexible.

● Open and willing to share and explore Christian faith.

● Capacity to be healthy and centered amid multiple and wide-ranging work demands.

● Able to adopt effective self-care practices while working in a physically and emotionally demanding environment.

Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 10 weeks

Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food

Application question(s):

- Are you currently a grade 12 or post-secondary student (or returning to studies in the fall) looking for a seasonal summer position?
- Camp Spirit is an inclusive, LGBTQIA+-affirming day camp program operating within the United Church of Canada. Are you comfortable working in a progressive faith-based environment that actively celebrates diverse gender identities and sexual orientations?
- Do you have experience leading children's programming or working with children?

Work Location: On the road

📌 Summer Day Camp Guides - Inclusive Youth & Faith Program (Student/Seasonal) (Burnaby)
🏢 Camp Spirit, United Church of Canada
📍 Burnaby