YOU’LL DEFINITELY WANT TO BECOME PART OF THE SUMMER STAFF TEAM AT KWASIND FOR OUR 2026 SUMMER!

Click to Apply for Summer Staff 2026 Starting November 1, 2025!

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Being a member of our staff team means knowing what it is to have fun, go deeper, serve faithfully and make a difference all together as a team. A Kwasind staff member is being someone who has a love for Jesus, has a desire to serve others, knows how to have fun, is hardworking, and is willing to step up and take initiative.

NOTE: STAFF APPLICATIONS DUE JANUARY 31, 2026 — FREE STAFF HOODIE IF RECEIVED BY DEC 1, 2025

Read all the info below and then click the APPLY button at the bottom.

What is the Staff Application Process?

Begin by asking yourself- Why do I want to serve at Camp Kwasind & Where is God leading me to serve Him this summer?
Read below about the different positions needed to be filled at camp this summer and read their job description by clicking on the title of the role – Contracts/Roles for the various positions range from 1 to 11 weeks in length during the summer.
As Camp Kwasind is owned and operated by the Canadian Baptists of Ontario & Quebec, click here to read about the Statement of Belief and it is there you can download “This We Believe” which gives an overview of Christian faith values and beliefs that those who serve at Camp Kwasind are to align to and live out in their lives.
Click at the bottom of this page the Application Button to start applying for a camp position for Summer 2025. Once you have logged for the first time, as you fill out the section it will be saved so you don’t have to do it all in one setting – so best to at least start it and then come back to complete it.
We will need to have your three references contacted to finalize your application.
Once you application is submitted and it has been reviewed, if you we will be moving forward with you, we will set up an interview time. We will be setting up some interviews this fall/winter – we appreciate all applications, only candidates being considered will be contacted for an interview.
If you are accepted for a staff or volunteer position for Summer 2026, you will be contacted by email to affirmed your desire to move ahead with the position.
TIMELINE: Applications will open Nov 1, 2025, Interviews will on an ongoing basis with decisions about staffing being made on an on-going basis. If you have any questions about this, email register@kwasind.com with the subject title as “Staffing Question”

Key things to know about serving at Camp Kwasind?

As a Christian community we are focused on helping all campers move one-step closer to Jesus we are looking for staff who are followers of Jesus as their Lord & Saviour that are connect with a faith community (a church), who want to serve the needs of others, values servant-leadership, and desire to help others grow closer to Jesus.
We are elevating our summer staff training this year to include online training sessions beginning in March (they will be posted to a google classroom for those who get hired after this point to be viewed later). We will be having an all staff mandatory orientation weekend at Camp Kwasind May 22-24, 2026 and based on your role, you will have Staff Training & Leadership Development week(s) starting either June 15-27 or June 19-27, 2026.
Staff we will be given a Staff t-shirt that they are to wear on all opening & closing days at camp as our uniform.
Police checks will be required for those who will be 18 years or older during their time serving at camp, with those who are 25+ requiring a vulnerable sector check – the cost of this is the responsibility of the applicant.
Each staff member will have a day off . Cabin leaders and select staff will have from Lunch on Saturday till start of Chapel on Sunday, other staff will be needing to take their time during the week as agreed upon with whom they report to and the Managing Director.
Accommodations: Cabin staff will be paired up with another leader and staying in the cabin with campers. Other staff will be in shared accommodation space. All accommodations will have electricity and will require leaving the building to access the closest washroom.
All staff will need to have a completed and signed staff agreement form, a submitted medical form and T4 form.

** Key dates to put on the calendar: May 22-34 (Staff Orientation Retreat), June 15th (Senior Staff & Activity Head Training) & June 19th (All Staff Training begins)

What is it like working at Camp Kwasind?

All positions are seasonal contracts and require residence at the camp during later June, July and August.

Serving at camp in a leadership capacity is a high investment of time matched with a high impact in the lives of campers. Each staff members gets one day off per week. Accommodations are provided in a staff cabin or room shared with 1 or more other staff members / volunteers of the same gender. All meals and snacks will be eaten with the campers and other staff in the dining hall.

While the work that is done as a staff member is important, we hire fully committed followers of Jesus as we are part of a Christian community while at camp, and desire that all staff live in a way that our attitudes, actions and words reflect the person and message of Jesus and Christian faith and values.

Kwasind will invest into your leadership, personal and spiritual growth and well-being!

We create staff lounge in the Kwasind Centre as a place for staff to refresh, renew and build community with one another. While also having the chance to get one and one mentoring and coaching from your supervisor.
There will be an on-site staff to help with mental health as well as have access to online Mental Health experts made available to our staff, along with having a few of our senior staff equipped in Mental Health First Aid.
We will provide top level leadership skill development and support for how camp roles will set you up for success in your career path
There is intentional focus on spiritual growth and care for staff, and we ask all staff to attend and participate in morning prayer & team meetings, be part of daily “faith practise” time with other staff and be at Sunday morning chapel service.
Staff will be spiritual leaders through being with campers during daily chapels, lead in devotional time with campers, make time for their own devotions and share their God story with campers.

Core Staff Values – SO DO IT!

S – Service At Every Opportunity / O – Over & Above

D – Due Diligence / O – Outright Christ-Focused

I – Innovation / T – Teamwork

Great Compensation

Working at Camp Kwasind is a conscious mission / ministry choice. However, as a camp we are also providing a weekly honorarium which was recently increased to starting at $150 per week (note – a few sr staff positions will have increased weekly honorariums). In addition to this, the camp as part of the compensation provides room and board valued at $122.95/week and the opportunity to be part of a great team and you can apply for the Staff Scholarship Fund.

Code of Conduct

All staff members are asked to sign a letter of agreement that is part of the contract for employment. This letter outlines for all staff expected behaviours, code of conduct, attitudes and core values in supporting the mission and vision of Camp Kwasind/CBOQ .

Special Qualifications / Equipment

Certain positions require previous experience or qualifications to be met. This includes waterfront and life guarding certification. Preference will be given to applicants that have experience and additional skills. Certain positions legally require people to be of a certain age before they can be considered for hiring. Some positions require staff members to supply their own specialized equipment which they are responsible for including steel-toed footwear, cameras, computers etc.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF 2026 STAFF POSITIONS

(NOTE: to see job descriptions of each role – click on the title)

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Head of Logistics/Staffing – This role is to provide immediate administrative support to the Director of Operations, provides oversight of staff care & faith development, coordination for cabin management and camper care as they serve along side other Assistant Directors in scheduling, programming and logistically management

Head of Waterfront – ** requires waterfront qualifications AND must be at least 21 yrs old – Responsible for the organization and management of all waterfront and program activities and managing and mentoring all waterfront program staff throughout the summer. This also includes the oversight of camp’s health and safety and risk management in support of the Director of Operations and Medical team.

Head of Program – This position is responsible for overseeing all elements of camp programming and scheduling. This position creates the daily schedule, organizes the thematic and fun elements including wide games/campfires/afternoon games/theme meals etc. Through the use of character, video production and set design this role ensure the implementation of a high quality, fun and meaningful camp activities to reflect and enhance each week’s theme and propel the mission of camp forward.

Head of Maintenance – Responsible for the day to day maintenance of all camp buildings, property, tools and equipment and management and mentoring of the Maintenance staff. This role will ensure the oversight of the maintenance team and hospitality efforts alongside the Site Facilities Manager. This position is also part of the senior staff team.

ADMINISTRATION & LOGISTICS TEAM

(Led by Office Manager & Head of Logistics/Staff Support)

Cabin Leader Coordinators – (Female / Male) – Responsible for the training, support, resourcing and mentoring of all cabin leaders and cabin leader assistants for Sessions 1-7. This position is also part of the senior staff team.

Dining Hall Coordinator – Responsible for managing the Dining Hall providing welcome/care for special guests, sets up and arranges dining hall, oversees management of the meal and offering some additional administrative support to Camp Office Manager as available.

Office & Tuck Shop Coordinator – Responsible for administrative support to Camp Office manager. A key part of this roles is serving as the Tuck Shop Coordinator which oversees the procedures, logistics, ordering, account management and reconciliation of the Tuck Shop.

Spiritual Formation Coordinator – This role is to oversee the Faith Practices/Bible Study for Summer Staff, support staff in their spiritual growth, provide weekly prayer requests to the Kwasind Prayer Team, manage weekend chapels, gather camper stories weekly of life change, assist with office support, and help mentor cabin leaders as needed in support of the Cabin Leader Coordinators.

CABIN LEADING TEAM (Led by the Cabin Leader Coordinators)

Cabin Leaders – MUST BE AT LEAST 17 years old. Provides primary leadership for all campers in cabin during weekly Sessions 1-7 and supervises their activities at all times including meals, group activities, bible studies and devotions, recreation and free time.

Stay Over Camper Coordinator – This role will provide point management and programming for our Stay-Over Camp program along with staying with campers overnight. This role will function from Saturday at 9:00am to Sunday at 3:00pm and aim to provide intentional programming and staff oversight of stay-over campers. (NOTE: You can be in the role for just one weekend or multiple weekends)

Stay-Over Camper Assistant – These role assists the Stay Over Camper Coordinator in caring for campers, assisting in program roll out, staying overnight with campers. This role will function from Saturday 11:00am to Sunday at 2:00pm and aim to provide intentional programming and staff oversight of stay-over campers. (NOTE: You can be in the role for just one weekend or multiple weekends)

PROGRAM TEAM (Led by Head of Program)

Program Coorindator – This role is to serve alongside the Head of Program in the full implementation of the daily program, management of the theme and instructions at meals, campfire and games, and bringing creativity and inspiration to co-leading a memorable program team.

Worship Coordinator – As part of the program team – this role will give focus to the leading of the worship team and the planning of vespers, chapel, and worship at campfire. This role reports to the Program Director and seeks to provide a high quality, memorable and fun program theme flow and tie into all activities, electives, and the weekly teaching.

Program Team Assistants – As part of the program team – this role will give focus to hosting or support programatic elements at meals, camp wide games, and the campfire experience in a way that is clear, fun, memorable and well planned. You will join the Program Director in providing a high quality, memorable and fun program with focus given to the weekly themes, character development, team competitions, dining hall set up, support for camper electives for weekly themes, giving leadership to specific land electives in the arts, sports, and other camp program elements

AV Media Coordinator – This role will oversee the media team (Video and Photography), to support program team, weekly highlight videos, structure social media posting, Bunk1 management, and ensure the organizational management of photo/video capturing. Need to have skills in video editing, photography and social media management.

Program – Audio Video & Photography Team – As part of the program team – the Audio Video team will be led by the Media Communications Manger in partnership with the Program Director in providing a high quality, memorable and fun program theme videos, weekly highlight videos, a staff video and some fun extras all with the purpose to build the weekly themes, character development, encourage healthy team competitions. You will also support in the drama, video, movie making or other electives as needed.

SITE & FACILITIES TEAM (Led by Facilities Manager & Head of Maintenance)

Maintenance Assistant – Works with the Head of Maintenance to attend to the day to day maintenance of all camp buildings, property, tools and equipment as well as looking after small work projects, hospitality care including cleaning of bathrooms, dining halls, and garbage removal.

Maintenance Assistant (Special Projects) – Works with the Head of Maintenance on an as needed basis to complete special projects on property.

WATERFRONT TEAM(Led by Head of Waterfront)

Waterfront Coordinator – ** requires waterfront qualifications – MUST HAVE waterfront qualifications AND boating license. Under the direction of the Assistant Director (Waterfront/Health & Safety), carries out the daily tasks involved in the safe operation of the waterfront, managing of the waterfront property and waterfront equipment, provide support to program team & other camp programs, giving leadership to specific electives as needed. This role will also have participation in campfires and game-wide games and other elements of camp program

Lifeguard – ** requires waterfront qualifications – MUST HAVE waterfront qualifications. Under the direction of the Assistant Director – Health, Safety & Waterfront, carries out the daily tasks involved in the safe operation of the waterfront, giving leadership to specific electives for swimming and boating as part of the camp program, participation in campfires and game-wide games and other elements of camp program.

SPECIALTY CAMPS TEAM

L.I.T. Coordinator – Assists Head of LIT to plan, organize and implement the running of the 4-week Leaders-in-Training program which includes components for leadership, discipleship and skill development. Includes a 4-day wilderness canoe trip in Algonquin Park.

L.I.T. Small Group Leaders – Assist the Head of L.I.T. with the planning, organization and execution of the L.I.T. program.

Head of L. E.A.P. –Lead, plan, organize and carry out the 2-week L.E.A.P. adventure-based program which includes a component of onsite at camp activities, book offsite activities, develop learning initiatives, create personal development activities as well as be part of the wilderness canoe trip. (This role is also part of the Leadership team)

L.E.A.P Coordinator – Assists Head of LEAP to plan, organize and implement the running of the 2-week adventure based camp experience that involved off-site experiences, intensive 5 day canoe trip and onsite camp fun, games, challenges, faith formation and personal development.

L.E.A.P. Small Group Leaders – Assists with the planning, organization and execution of the 2-week L.E.A.P. adventure-based program.

Head of Explorers – plan and implement a one week only camp experience. Sunday and Friday night would be spent on property and Monday to Thursday evenings would be spent on an out tripping experience. (This role is also part of the Leadership team)

Explorers Assistant – This role would assist the Explorers director to plan and implement a one week camp experience. Sunday and Friday night would be spent on property and Monday to Thursday evenings would be spent on an out tripping experience.

Out-Tripping Coordinator – This role is responsible for the planning and leading a canoe trip. Specialty camps that include out tripping include LIT, LEAP and Explorers. If applying for this role, please indicate with camp(s) you would be available to lead. (This role is also part of the Leadership team)

Audio Visual Specialist – This role is responsible for capturing and editing video and photography for our specialty camps including LIT, LEAP, EXPLORERS and EFG. This role will create bunk1 photos each day and a highlight video for each segment along with creating year round video and photography marketing resources

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