Junior Cabin Leader 1 (JC1)

These staff members provide leadership in campers’ cabins under the mentorship of a Sr. Cabin Leader. They work to encourage spiritual growth in their campers through building relationships and leading discussions about life, faith, and Jesus during cabin times. Junior Cabin Leaders will run two skill activities each day, help with free time supervision, and participate in camp wide games. This position is considered a development role.

Remuneration

  • The Junior Cabin Leader (JC1) position is a commitment of 2 - 7 weeks in the summer. Some priority is given to those that can make longer commitments. An ideal commitment would be for 4 weeks.

  • This position has a $150/week honorarium.

Organization

  • Jr. Cabin Leaders (JCs) report to the Program Coordinators and are matched with a new Senior Cabin Leader on a weekly basis.

Qualifications

  • Exhibit growing spiritual maturity and a desire to be a good Christian role model.

  • Have a desire to become a cabin leader and work directly with a cabin group of campers.

  • Have completed a camp leader in training (LIT) program, or similar development program, or similar experience.

  • Have some experience working with and leading children and youth.

  • Enjoy and connect well with people of all ages, especially youth and children.

  • Have a heart for evangelism and missions.

  • Outgoing and high energy.

  • Willingness to be outdoors in all types of weather.

Expectations

  • Adhere to the Camp Kadesh Staff manual and the MPSM Code of Conduct.

  • Be involved in staff meetings, leadership clusters, one-on-ones, and community groups.

  • Contribute in a positive manner to the Kadesh community.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise a group of 8 - 13 campers, creating a positive and safe cabin atmosphere, under the direction of a Senior Cabin Leader.

  • Cultivate spiritual growth within the cabin group through daily prayer, cabin & chapel group discussion and continual lifestyle example.

  • Lead program activities as assigned by the Program Coordinators.

  • Conduct end of week camper paperwork.

  • Report any damage or safety issues to the Coordinators or Directors.

  • Other duties as assigned.

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