Staff Opportunities

General Ministry Qualifications

  • committed Christian growing in your walk with God and displaying evidence of the fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:22-23)
  • strong sense of calling by God to camping ministry
  • demonstrate a servant attitude toward meeting the needs of campers and the camp program
  • recommendation for ministry by pastor / youth pastor / mentor
  • real love for children and youth

  • team player

Summer Staff Financial Information

Campfire Ministries is a faith-based ministry and all staff, including the Directors, presently raise their own financial support.  We are sorry we cannot pay salaries to our summer staff positions at this time.  We know it is difficult for College and University students to commit to a summer of service without guaranteed remuneration, and we cannot compete on a financial level with the opportunities provided in the work force.  We do believe that if God calls you to serve in camp ministry, He will also provide what you need.  It may not look like what you expect, but He is faithful to look after those He calls into ministry.

Upon request, we will make available to you a Campfire Ministries letter that you can distribute to your church, friends, and family outlining your summer ministry involvement and seeking support on your behalf.

For more information on our financial policy and scholarship application process, see the Sr. Staff Application Form under Forms & Applications.

 

Summer Staff Training

(June 27 - 30, 2012)

One week of basic training will be held for all summer staff, in preparation for July and August's camps.  Sessions include instruction on leading tent devotions and firesides, camp counselling, teaching crafts and activities, camp standards, policies, procedures, and orientation with the camp's facilities and surroundings.  This time of training and growing together is important preparation.  It develops team spirit and confidence as we head into two months of self-giving service, expressing Christ's love to campers.

 

Summer Staff Positions at Camp Bob

PROGRAM DIRECTOR – filled for 2012
To assist the Executive Director in planning, organizing, coordinating and leading the summer programs.  Responsible to the Executive Director

ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR - needed

To assist the Program Director in planning, organizing, coordinating and leading the summer program.  Responsible to the Executive Director and the Program Director

CLT DIRECTORS  - needed
Implement our Campfire Leadership Training (CLT) program for young people aged 14 – 17 including caring, mentoring and discipling of CLTs.  This person or couple must be well organized and able to lead a group of young people in Christian life discipleship, leadership development, team building, servant attitude development, service opportunities & projects as well as interaction & assistance with Camp Bob programs & activities.  Preference will be given to applicants aged 25 or older. Responsible to the Executive Director

COUNSELLORS/TENT LEADERS – 17+ years old - 4 male / 4 female needed
A tent leader will be responsible for a group of 6 - 8 campers, providing spiritual, physical, emotional and social leadership.  Your goal is to ensure health, safety and acceptance of each camper in his/her cabin group; lead devotions, create one-on-one times to invite campers to faith in Christ and to disciple them in their faith; plan activities with tent group and lead or assist in instructing an activity skill.  Your desire should be to live like Christ and seek to demonstrate that to campers and staff. You will also participate in the general operation and planning of the camp program.  You will be leading your campers in meal preparation.  The Tent Leader is responsible to the Head Counsellor.

JR. COUNSELLORS – 16+ years old - 3 male / 3 female needed
Jr. Counsellors will assist the Sr. Counsellors in their leadership with the tent groups of 6 - 8 campers.  

ASSISTANT FOOD SERVICES COORDINATOR  
Assist in buying and delivering food and ice to camp on a once/week basis.

COOK – needed
On-site cook, responsible to cook meals for campers and staff.   Will portion out food to tent groups, who at times cook for themselves as a group.  Also cooking for senior staff during week and on weekends.  Will also work with and supervise CLT participants who help with food preparation, serving and clean up.  Must be Food-safe certified.  Previous experience cooking for large groups preferred.

ASSISTANT COOK - needed
To assist the cook in the preparation, portioning out, and serving of food.  Also responsible for supervision of clean-up.

LIFEGUARD - (Lead Guard 19+ yrs) needed
Responsible for waterfront safety as well as being involved in the overall camp program. This position requires Bronze Cross or NLS certification. The Lifeguard will also help with other camp activities that don’t inhibit their required guarding times. The lifeguard is responsible to the Executive Director.

PHOTOGRAPHER - needed
We are looking for someone who has an interest and talent in photography to capture the flavor and excitement of a summer at camp.

CAMP NURSES - needed
Qualified nurses willing to donate 1 week of the summer (or more!) to stay at camp and help with medical needs as they arise, dispensing medication, monitoring the health and well-being of staff and campers

PRAYER WARRIORS –  needed, no limit to number or age!
We need people to commit themselves to praying for the camp this summer. Pray for safety, strength, unity and that God’s spirit would have free reign this summer and that many campers would come to know Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour.