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Job Title: Camp Leader
Location: Toronto Jaffray Chinese Alliance Church
Number of Positions: 6
Date Posted: April 10, 2025
Hours: 40 hours/week, 7 weeks
Pay: $17.30/hour
Effective Dates: June 22, 2025 – August 9, 2025
Job Description PDF: https://tjcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Camp-Leader-Posting-2025.pdf

Organization Profile
TrailMix VBS is a summer camp at Toronto Jaffray Chinese Alliance Church (TJCAC). It exists to guide children to know and intentionally follow Jesus Christ through connections with experienced and well-trained camp staff, and through camp programming. TJCAC is a member of the Christian & Missionary Alliance whose mission is to guide people to know and intentionally follow Jesus Christ. Working with this ministry is more than just a job. It is a commitment to be a part of a team working towards the same vision of becoming a family of loving communities that intentionally follow Jesus Christ and sacrificially expresses His transforming presence in our world.

Position Summary
The position of Camp Leader is a full-time position starting June 22nd. During June, the Leader is responsible for preparing lessons, crafts, songs, decorations for camp; the training of volunteers (July 2-11); and assisting the Coordinator with plans for all camp programming (registration, field trips, budgeting).

From July 14th to August 1st, the 3 weeks of camp, the Camp Leader is responsible for leading the camp programming in conjunction with the rest of the camp staff. Once camp has completed, the Camp Leader will work alongside other staff to organize the Family BBQ Celebration Day on August 9. As well as the organization and storage of all camp supplies and materials. This is a leadership position that will shape our summer experience for campers, families, camp staff and volunteers during our TrailMix Camp weeks.

In conjunction with all staff, the Camp Leaders will ensure the effective operation of all camp programs on a day-to-day basis during camp weeks. He or she will be responsible for the supervision of campers and the ongoing training of volunteers; the implementation and upholding of safe practices to ensure camper and staff safety before, during and after camp hours; the successful coordination of activities and before/after care programs; overseeing the Family BBQ Celebration Day at the close of camp.

Qualifications
• 15-30 years old
• Passionate to work with children
• Possesses an engaging, enthusiastic, and energetic personality
• Skilled in organization, communication, and time management
• Self-motivated, creative, works well with a team
• Administrative skills: Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Calendar Scheduling
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Versed in conflict resolution with the ability to mediate challenging circumstances
• Cleared police background check

Job Description
• Assist Camp Coordinator with miscellaneous tasks prior to camp start date
• Prepare camp lessons, materials, songs, and decorations within the framework of curriculum, assigning tasks to volunteers during training week
• Prepare and execute volunteer training week (July 2-11), ensuring volunteers are well-prepared for camp start
• Maintain the function of all TrailMix VBS programs in conjunction with the camp staff
• Identify camper intellectual, dietary and/or medical needs where applicable, and communicate with parents (guardians) to ensure the child receives informed care for a quality camp experience
• Monitor camper safety and behaviours to prevent accidents and enforce compliance with camp rules
• Support planning and participate in all camp related meetings and training sessions, including First Aid training day and Plan 2 Protect
• Identify, solve, and report any incidents or health and safety concerns to the Pastor
• Oversee Family BBQ Celebration at the end of camp (August 9)

Please submit your Resume and Cover Letter to Pastor Gabriel Ng (children.tjcac@gmail.com) no later than April 27, 2025. We will be interviewing suitable candidates as soon as possible.

Toronto Jaffray Chinese Alliance Church
9950 Sheppard Avenue East
Scarborough, ON
M1B 5R6