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Maintenance (Overnight Summer Camp)

Maintenance (Overnight Summer Camp)

Company: Silver Lake United Church Camp
Contact Person: Emily Cowley
Location/Address:
94 Southline Avenue
Kinloss, Ontario , N2Z 2X5

Position Description

About Our Camp

Silver Lake is a traditional, overnight summer camp, situated on a 225 acre site overlooking a private lake, just outside Kincardine, ON. For more than 50 years, Silver Lake has been providing fun, caring and inspiring experiences for campers and staff alike. We offer programming for children ages 6-18, and host 60-70 campers per session. Our Mission at Silver Lake Camp is to share the joy of knowing Jesus Christ, making Christ central to all aspects of our programs, whether worship or play; seeking to set an example that embodies the value of personal faith in Christ, the importance of community, and commitment to God’s world.

Watch the Video of what a day at Silver Lake is like!

Our staff team is the most important building block of each summer. As such, we seek staff who have a desire to facilitate meaningful and empowering experiences for children and youth; are enthusiastic, excited to try new things, and enjoy working outdoors; and are ready to grow their leadership capacity, all while sharing the love of Christ. If this sounds like you, then we encourage you to consider becoming a part of our team!

About the Position

Position Overview:

The Maintenance person is responsible for keeping Silver Lake’s site and equipment safe, clean and operational. They work with the Camp Directors to ensure the preservation and development of the site. Duties include, but are not limited to, lawn care, general repairs, work projects, and sanitation. When not performing their Maintenance tasks, they assist with camp programming and activities.

Dates of Employment:

June 14, 2024 – August 26, 2024 (full-time; on-site accommodation provided)

Salary:

$324/week

Position requirements:

  • Minimum 17 years of age (by Dec. 31 of the year of employment).
  • Experience in and enjoy working with children.
  • Basic maintenance and repair skills.
  • Experience using basic tools and lawn-care equipment.
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative.
  • Positive attitude and flexibility.
  • Standard First Aid and CPR-C
  • Must hold a G2-class driver’s license or above.
  • Previous camp experience is an asset.

How to Apply

Visit our website to learn more and apply* today! Silver Lake Camp

(*We ask that you please apply via our camp web portal, not the Christian Careers Canada portal, thank you.)

Posted: February 27, 2024 | Expires: May 27, 2024
Posted Under: Camps
Career ID: [ 14912 ]