Position Description

Position: Chaplain

Job type: Full time, seasonal 

Reports to: Camp Director

Dates: May 3 - August 21

Wage: $600/week + meals and accommodations 

The Chaplain will be required to provide biblical teaching as a part of the overall Harbour Ridge Camp program, prepare evening devotions for the campers, and be available throughout the camp for spiritual counsel and support. The Chaplain will also immerse themselves in the camp program, and help facilitate staff training and meetings. The Chaplain plays a key role in the spiritual mentorship of Cabin Leaders and campers.The chaplain will serve as a Sr. staff member and be a role model to all younger camp staff.

Responsibilities/Expectations: 

• Prepare and provide Biblical teaching for all Harbour Ridge Camps
• Prepare devotions for staff meetings and bed time devotions for overnight camps
• Run the Jr. Youth Program for Family Camps
• Play a key role in the development and discipleship of staff
• Mentor campers and staff
• Be responsible for the general health and safety of campers
• Establish an atmosphere in which campers feel secure, happy, and included
• Build relationships with campers and staff
• Be involved in all areas of camp program
• Ensure campers adhere to camp rules
• Act as a positive role model
• Participate in all camp activities 
• Other duties as assigned 

Requirements:

• At least 20 years old
• 3+ years experience working with Children/Youth
• First Aid/CPR (asset)
• Strong desire to share the gospel 
• Spiritual maturity 
• A natural ability to love and work with Children and Youth
• flexibility , patience, endurance
• Agree and adhere to the Free Methodist Church in Canada Statement of Faith

Work conditions:

Long hours, including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with minimal breaks during camps. Regular interaction with employees, management, campers, parents/guardians, and the general public. Physically demanding, standing and moving for long periods of time. Environments can be extremely loud. Working in extreme weather (heat, wind, rain, etc.). Prolonged standing, bending, walking, hiking; requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate outdoor equipment and camp activities; requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate camper/activity programs and the ability to lift up to 20lbs; willing to work in camp setting and work irregular hours with limited or simple equipment and facilities; and with daily exposure to sun, heat, bugs, etc.

About Harbour Ridge:

Harbour Ridge is a Christ-centered summer camp focused on planting and nurturing seeds of a spiritual life by engaging children, youth and their leaders in active and fun experiences, which develop a sense of community and growth. Harbour Ridge is a ministry of Wesley Acres. Wesley Acres is a Christian Retreat Centre and Campground in association with the Free Methodist Church in Canada. Wesley Acres serves with excellence, the spiritual, educational and recreational needs of all people equipping them for Christian service to their family, church, and community