• After you apply, we will email your references a link to a reference form to fill out. It is your responsibility to make sure you provide us with the correct emails of your references and that your references look for this email to have it done in a timely manner.

• After we receive your references, we will reach out to organize an interview. Interviews can be done in person in Saskatoon or online via video call.

• After we interview you, we will communicate whether or not you have been hired for your position within 2-3 weeks (unless otherwise specified).

If you are applying for the first time after completing the LIT program and are in high school, you will be applying for a Junior 1/LIT2 position. Once an application has been submitted and an interview is complete, the directors will decide if they feel you are ready for a junior staff position or if they feel you would benefit from the LIT2 program before moving forward in your staff journey at Kadesh.

Please apply as a NEW STAFF since this is your first time applying after the LIT program.

Note that all positions (excluding LIT/LIT2) are expected to take part in staff training sessions in May and June.

PROGRAM COORDINATORS: 4 MONTH POSITION // May - August (2 Positions Available)

The Program Coordinators maintain and organize all spring and summer camp activities, games, and work with the Camp Director to oversee staff in these areas. They train and direct staff in running skills, participating in programming, providing adequate supervision, and helping maintain equipment. They will assist the Camp Director in providing scheduling to all areas of program. This position will require paid prep in early May and can include some work on weekends in the event of last minute changes to staffing, etc. Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age and have at least one season of work experience at a camp, ideally Camp Kadesh. For more information: Program Coordinator Job Description & Details

Chaplin: (1 Position Available)

• 4 MONTH POSITION // May - August. Preference will be given to those who apply for the 4 month position.

• 2 MONTH POSITION // July - August (with some paid prep work that can be done off-site in May & June).

This role focuses on discipleship and teaching. The Chaplin is responsible for organizing chapels and campfires, as well as preparing and leading bible sessions for the LIT program. The Chaplin creates a framework for campers to understand what worship is and how to engage with it, and facilitate opportunities for other staff to try leading worship. They work alongside the Directors to disciple staff, through mentoring and clusters. This role can be paired with Worship Leading, but it is not necessary. The Chaplin also looks after the camp speakers' needs throughout their week at camp. For more information: Chaplin Job Description & Details

LEADER IN TRAINING (LIT) COORDINATORS: (2 Positions Available)

• 4 MONTH POSITION // May - August. Preference will be given to those who apply for the 4 month position.

• 2 MONTH POSITION // July - August (with some paid prep work that can be done off-site in May & June).

The LIT Coordinators provide leadership for the Leader in Training program. The program focuses on discipleship, community building, and leadership development through service and learning. LIT Coordinators are responsible for communication with applicants and their parents/caregivers, training & overseeing the LITs in their service tasks (the set up, serving, and clean up of each meal and the cleaning of other areas of the camp), coordinating and facilitating discipleship and leadership development sessions, cabin leading (if LIT’s are under the age of 15), and overseeing their observation of cabin leading. Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age and have at least one season of work experience at a camp, ideally Camp Kadesh. For more information: LIT Coordinator Job Description & Details

WATERFRONT COORDINATOR**: 2 MONTH POSITION // July - August (1 Position Available)

The Waterfront Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and overseeing waterfront safety and staff.  They will be responsible for working with the Program Coordinators for scheduling lifeguards on skill activities and for supervision, scheduling boat drivers, and scheduling watersports activities. They will be responsible for training the other waterfront staff, daily set up and clean up of the waterfront area, maintenance of water sports and boat equipment, teaching watersports, and overseeing all waterfront safety protocols and incident reports.  Must be a minimum of 18 years of age and have had lifeguarding experience. Must hold a current National Lifeguard Award (NLA) and First Aid CPR-C & AED. For more information: Waterfront Coordinator Job Description & Details

Roles listed as 2 month summer term have the opportunity to be combined with our Outdoor Recreation Program Positions to create a 4 month opportunity for those looking for employment from May - August.

FIRST AID RESPONDER: 2 MONTH POSITION // July - August (1 Position Available)

The First Aid Responder is the primary responder to all land based emergencies and medical needs. They will oversee the collection and administration of all prescription and over the counter medication, provide general medical care throughout the week, contact parents/caregivers about camper medical issues, and provide incident reports when necessary.  Must be a minimum of 18 years of age and hold a current First Aid CPR-C & AED certification (or willing to obtain).  Preference is given to those who have health care experience or are in a health care related field of study. For more information: First Aid Responder Job Description & Details

SUPPORT COORDINATOR: 2 MONTH POSITION // July - August (1 Position Available)

The Support Coordinator provides support to campers who may have non-medical needs such as mental health or behavioural needs and homesickness. Collaborating with the parents/caregivers, camper, and cabin leaders, they develop and help implement a support plan for the greatest possibility of a successful week at camp. They will be the first point of contact if a camper requests to call home. They are also a support for staff who may need help with their cabin, or support with personal mental and emotional health.  Must be a minimum of 18 years of age and hold a current First Aid CPR-C & AED (or willing to obtain).  Preference is given to those who have experience in providing similar care or are in a related field of study (such as youth care worker, social work, or education).For more information: Support Coordinator Job Description & Details

VIDEOGRAPHER: 2 MONTH POSITION // July - August (1 Position Available)

Videographers are responsible to capture and record our camper’ experience, producing media that each camper will be able to take home each week. This includes a weekly highlight video, creating media elements for chapel times and games, staff wind up materials, and creating content for online posting and year round promotion of Camp Kadesh. This position also includes technical work such as sound and projection support in chapels. This coordinator should have experience taking photos and videos, and using editing software, like Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere Pro. For more information: Videographer Job Description & Details

PHOTOGRAPHER: 2 MONTH POSITION // July - August (1 Position Available)

Photographers are responsible to capture and recording our camper’ experience, producing media that each camper will be able to take home each week. This includes a weekly highlight slideshow and 400+ high-quality photos of campers at each camp activity, photos of group events, such as theme meals, chapel, and wide games, cabin group pictures, pictures of volunteers and various staff, staff wind up materials, and creating content for online posting and year round promotion of Camp Kadesh This position also includes technical work such as sound and projection support in chapels. This coordinator should have experience taking photos and using photo editing software, like Apple Photos. For more information: Photographer Job Description & Details

WORSHIP COORDINATOR: 2 MONTH POSITION // July & August

The Worship Leader is responsible for organizing and leading worship for chapel times, campfires, and staff meetings each week. They are in charge of organizing and communicating with teams each week, picking songs and running practice times, and creating a framework for campers to understand what worship is and how to engage with it. 

When partnered with being a cabin staff, this position will also give leadership to a cabin. See Cabin Leader for more details. When partnered with being on the Program Team, this position will also help lead skills and participate in other program expressions. See Program Team Member for more details.  This position can be shared between two people. For more information: Worship Leader Job Description & Details.

MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT: 2-4 MONTH POSITION // May - August (1 Position Available)

The Maintenance Assistant is The Maintenance Assistant helps to maintain our buildings, grounds, and equipment. They are responsible to complete a variety of maintenance tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Site Manager. This can include jobs such as small building projects, mowing lawns, and changing oil in camp equipment. Applicants must have knowledge and experience in these areas. For more information: Maintenance Assistant Job Description & Details

Roles listed as 2 month summer term have the opportunity to be combined with our Outdoor Recreation Program Positions to create a 4 month opportunity for those looking for employment from May to August.

SENIOR CABIN LEADER: 2 MONTH POSITION // July & August (Apply for 2 - 8 weeks, Positions Available)

These staff members take the primary leadership role in the camper cabins. They work to encourage spiritual growth in their campers through building relationships and leading discussions about life, faith, and Jesus during cabin times. They are in charge of ensuring their campers know how to navigate the camp schedule, as well as maintaining unity and camper care.  Senior Cabin Leaders also mentor and disciple the Junior Cabin Leader and the Leader in Training in their cabin. Senior Cabin Leaders will run three skill activities a day, help with free time supervision, participate in camp wide games, and are involved in all aspects of camp life. Must have graduated high school. For more information: Senior Cabin Leader Job Description & Details

LIFEGUARD: 2 MONTH POSITION // July & August (Apply for 2 - 8 weeks, Positions Available)

Lifeguards work under the Waterfront Coordinator to provide safety and instruction on the waterfront. They are responsible for daily set up and clean up of the waterfront area, maintenance of water sports and boat equipment, leading all 4 skill blocks, and participating in supervision duties at free time. They also play a support role in general program areas as part of the Program Team (see Program Team Member).  Must hold a current National Lifeguard Award (NLA) and First Aid CPR-C & AED. Experience with water sports activities such as wakeboarding, waterskiing, and kneeboarding is an asset. Must be a minimum of 16 years of age, and have experience as a lifeguard. For more information: Lifeguard Job Description & Details

BOAT DRIVER: 2 MONTH POSITION // July & August (apply for 2 - 8 weeks, 2 Positions Available)

A Boat Driver is responsible for driving boat during all skill activities and during free time each day.  They will be responsible for daily set up and clean up of the waterfront area and maintenance of water sports and boat equipment.  This role is either paired with another position or is a volunteer role. Can be paired with Cabin Leading or Program Team. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age, hold a valid Pleasure Craft Operators license, and have boat driving experience. Training for Camp Kadesh boat driving policies will be provided. Lifeguard experience is an asset.For more information: Boat Driver Job Description & Details

PROGRAM TEAM: 2 MONTH POSITION // July & August (2-8 weeks)

This role is ONLY paired with another position (Senior Cabin Leader, Lifeguard, Boat Driver, Worship Leader, etc). 

The Program team leads/assists the day to day program activities under the direction of the Program Coordinator. This role is scheduled for most of our daily programming times, being a lead skill staff in all 4 skill blocks, participating in supervision duties at free time, helping with the wide games, and helping maintain equipment.  Program team members will assist the Program Coordinators with set up and take down, and may be given a specific activity area of focus to take lead on. For more information: Program Team Description & Details

JUNIOR POSITIONS ARE FOR THOSE IN HIGH SCHOOL (Finished Gr.10) // MUST BE 16.

Junior staff do not work Senior Teen but are invited to volunteer as a ProStar for the week, responsible for janitorial and serving needs with time for fun together.

JUNIOR CABIN LEADER: 2-4 WEEK POSITION //July & August (Positions Available)

These staff members provide leadership in campers’ cabins under the mentorship of a Sr. Cabin Leader. They work to encourage spiritual growth in their campers through building relationships and leading discussions about life, faith, and Jesus during cabin times.  Junior Cabin Leaders help lead three skill activities a day, help with free time supervision, participate in camp wide games, and are involved in all aspects of camp life. JC’s may serve up to 4 weeks each summer, although some exceptions can be made; there are no Junior Cabin Leaders employed during Senior Teen. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age. For more information: Junior Cabin Leader Job Description & Details

JUNIOR LIFEGUARD: 2 WEEK POSITION // July & August (Positions Available)

Junior Lifeguards work under the Waterfront Coordinator and alongside other Lifeguards to provide safety and instruction on the waterfront. Being provided opportunities to shadow other lifeguards for mentorship, they are responsible for daily set up and clean up of the waterfront area, maintenance of water sports and boat equipment, leading all 4 skill blocks, and participating in supervision duties at free time. They also play a support role in general program areas as part of the Program Team (see Program Team Member).  They must have a current Bronze Cross // Medallion or NLA and first aid CPR-C & AED certification. As this is an entry level position, previous lifeguard experience is not required. Must be 16 years of age. For more information: Junior Lifeguard Job Description & Details

ASSISTANT COOK: 4 MONTH POSITION // May - August (Position Available)

The Assistant Cook is responsible for providing excellent food service to guests and staff by directly assisting the Head Cook and being the second in charge of the kitchen. This person would be required to have some experience with the Camp Kadesh kitchen or other similar camp kitchen experience. This person should also be comfortable giving direction to others and have a willingness to oversee the kitchen when the Head Cook is not present. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. For more information: Assistant Cook Job Description & Details

FOOD SERVICE STAFF: 2-4 MONTH POSITION // May - August (2 Positions Available)

Responsible for assisting the cooks in the preparation and serving of food. This position is for energetic, fun people that love to serve behind the scenes and provide great service to our camp community. Some preference will be given to those with greater availability. Must be a minimum of 16 years of age. To volunteer in the kitchen, check out our volunteer page for a shorter application. For more information: Food Service Staff Job Description & Details