Position Description

About Circle Square Ranch Grand River

Circle Square Ranch Grand River is a Christian summer camp ministry of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship of Canada. Our mission is to see young people transformed into fully committed followers of Jesus Christ through intentional community, outdoor adventure, and Christ-centred programming.

Position Overview

In concert with the purpose of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship of Canada — the transformation of youth, students, and graduates into fully committed followers of Jesus Christ — the Impact Team Lead provides leadership, encouragement, and spiritual support to summer staff.

This role focuses on walking closely with Impact Team members through discipleship, mentorship, and intentional relationship-building, while also supporting program flow and staff care throughout the summer. The Impact Team Lead plays a key role in fostering a healthy, Christ-centred staff culture where individuals feel supported, valued, and equipped to serve.

Key Responsibilities

Staff Care & Discipleship

• Provide ongoing encouragement, mentorship, and support to Impact Team members
• Meet weekly one-on-one with each Impact staff member to check in on well-being, placement, and workload
• Offer guidance, prayer, and problem-solving support as needed
• Communicate concerns, observations, and placement feedback to the Director of Program

Staff Engagement & Encouragement

• Coordinate the weekly staff encouragement card system, including posting reminders, collecting cards, and distributing them
• Help cultivate a positive, supportive, and unified staff environment
• Support relational connection and morale throughout the summer

Operational & Program Support

• Collect weekly reports and required paperwork from department heads, including camper surveys, counsellor feedback lists, and incident reports
• Supervise Monday and Wednesday staff dinners, helping maintain a welcoming and encouraging atmosphere
• Provide staff coverage when additional time off is required (approximately 4–5 hours per week)
• Assist with daily routines, transitions, and program facilitation as needed

Leadership Team Involvement

• Participate fully in key camp and ministry times, including devotions, meals, campfire, lantern time, and staff meetings
• Collaborate closely with Leadership, Program and Impact Teams to support smooth camp operations
• Model professionalism, flexibility, and Christ-like leadership in all areas of camp life

Qualifications & Skills

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and alignment with InterVarsity’s Statement of Faith
• A strong heart for discipleship and staff care
• Emotional maturity and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and approach sensitive situations with wisdom
• Strong organization and follow-through
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic camp environment
• Previous camp leadership, mentoring, or ministry experience is strongly preferred

Contract Details

Contract Start Date: Flexible - as early as May 4th, no later than June 1st  
Contract End Date: September 2nd
Spring Schedule (Up to June 27th): Tuesday – Saturday, possible some Sunday mornings
Summer Schedule (June 29th – September 2nd): Sunday 2pm – Friday 8pm.
Compensation: $300 (minimum) weekly honorarium + enrollment in Summer Missions fundraising program.
Room & Board: Included as part of compensation

Application Process

Interested applicants are invited to email Julia Griffin, Director of Program, at  jgriffin@csranch.ca

For more information about Circle Square Ranch Grand River, please visit
www.csranchgrandriver.ca

Employment Conditions

Employment is conditional upon a clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening. The successful candidate must be able to affirm InterVarsity’s Statement of Faith and Behavioural Guidelines.

Circle Square Ranch Grand River welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.