Camp Spirit 2026
Position: Team Lead
Reports to: Regional Minister Camp Spirit
CAMP SPIRIT
Rooted and Growing in Love
CAMP SPIRIT VISION
In partnership with local United Church congregations, Camp Spirit provides equipped leaders to nurture
the spirit of each child, in order to support children and families to live lives of faith, hope, and
compassion in the world.
PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE WORK
The TEAM LEAD will work with FAITHQUEST LEAD to plan and implement the Summer 2026 Camp Spirit
program the Pacific Mountain Regional Council. Team Lead will manage one of 3 Camp Spirit Teams for
Summer 2026. The TEAM LEAD is responsible for the smooth running of Camp Spirit at each site –
ensuring the safety of participants and staff. The TEAM LEAD will be the director at each of the Camp
Spirit sites and will play a significant role in the training, support, and evaluation of staff and youth crew.
They, along with FaithQuest Lead, are also responsible for ensuring alignment of the program with the
vision and values of Camp Spirit.
The Camp Spirit TEAM LEAD will work in collaboration with the Camp Spirit Regional Minister, Camp Spirit
Coordinator, Site Hosts and Summer Staff Team.
1. Lead the Staff Team:
o Support FaithQuest Lead, Guides and YouthCrew in their roles.
o Co-facilitate Camp Spirit Guide training prior to the summer.
o Lead scheduled Staff Team meetings for planning, debriefing, reflection, and evaluation.
o Facilitate teamwork and effective communication between FaithQuest Lead, Guides, Youth Crew, Site
Host and Volunteers at each of the Camp Spirit sites.
o Resource and empower Staff Team and YouthCrew in expanding strategies for engaging children.
o Mentor staff team in leadership skills, offer reflection and support.
o Meet with each staff team member individually at least once a week as part of supervision duties.
o Provide team building, ongoing skills development and support to Staff Team as required throughout
the summer.
2. Plan and Implement Camp Spirit weeks at up to 7 sites:
o Communicate with Camp Spirit Coordinator and Summer Administrator regarding logistics for each
Camp Spirit site.
o Liaise with the Camp Spirit Coordinator and Summer Administrator regarding registration updates,
participant information, travel details, and newsletter information for each week of Camp Spirit.
o Build relationships and liaise regularly with the Site Host at each site prior to their week of Camp
Spirit.
o Develop a thorough knowledge of the Camp Spirit 2026 Curriculum (theme, stories, resources, and
recommended activities) and work with the Staff Team to bring the curriculum to life.
o Work with FAITHQUEST LEAD to provide resource and planning support to Guides for the program
components of Camp Spirit.
o Provide lists of required supplies and resources to each site in ample time for the local site organizers
to prepare.
4. Emergency and Safety Planning:
o Ensure the physical, emotional, and spiritual safety of all people involved in the Camp Spirit program.
o Examine and adapt or create (as needed) emergency and safety plans for each site.
o Ensure that staff are appropriately informed and trained in emergency and safety policies and
procedures.
o Ensure that participants and volunteers are appropriately informed of emergency and safety policies
and procedures for each site.
5. Communication, Evaluation and Documentation
o Maintain ongoing and consistent correspondence with staff, parents, and Site Hosts – email, phone,
and newsletter information.
o In partnership with FAITHQUEST LEAD, provide the Summer Administrator with content to be shared
on Camp Spirit social media.
o In consultation with the Staff Team, ensure a thorough evaluation of program, facilities, and
leadership.
6. Additional Duties as required
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
o Capacity to communicate Camp Spirit values
o Open and curious enough to have deep conversations about biblical and theological concepts
o Recognize and appreciate the way Jesus shows radical love and inclusion
o Ability to organize and be attentive to detail
o High level of ability to adapt and implement curriculum or children’s program
o Able to work in an environment where interruptions are frequent
o Proven communication skills with individuals and groups
o Confident with speaking to and directing large groups of people
o Willingness and ability to provide leadership for and to work in a collaborative team
o Capacity to be healthy and centered during multiple and varied work demands
o Demonstrated ability to work in an ordered and organized manner as well as a capacity to be
spontaneous, flexible, and to take initiative
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
o Significant experience in ministry with children, youth, and young adults
o Previous experience with Camp Spirit is an asset
o Experience in collaborative team leadership
o Experience in supervision and training of staff
o Experience in a faith-based environment
o Experience in a summer camp environment is an asset
o Computer skills are an asset
CERTIFICATION:
Applicants must have up-to-date certifications or be willing to complete certification prior to starting work
for summer 2026.
o Standard/Intermediate First Aid
o Mental Health First Aid (for People Working with Youth)
o Commit to Kids
o YMCA Responsible Adult
THE TEAM LEAD WILL BE REQUIRED TO
o Travel both local and longer distances
o Sign the First Third Ministry Leadership Code of Conduct
o Provide Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector Check (applies to those staff 19 years
and older)
o Have a valid Driver’s License (a significant asset)
o Have access to a vehicle (a significant asset)
o Work occasional evenings and weekends, including but not limited to those listed below. Days in lieu
will be planned accordingly.
○ Start Date – May 19th, 2026
○ Travel to and attend Sr. Staff Training – location TBA – May 31st, 7:00 pm – June 5th, 3:00 pm, 2026
○ Travel to and attend All Staff Training – location TBA – Saturday, June 27th 7:00 pm – Thursday, July 2nd 4:00pm, 2026
COMPENSATION
The remuneration for this salaried position will be based on the applicant’s experience, and between $24-
$28 per hour. This position is 40 hours per week from May 19th
until August 28th, 2026.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications will open December 15th, 2025, and close January 15th, 2026. Apply here.