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.

First interview dates are late February 2026. Hiring will begin after first round of interviews. Filled positions will be updated below. Applications remain open for unfilled positions.

LEAD POSITION APPLICANTS MUST BE GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL // OVER 18.

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

The Program Coordinators maintain and organize all spring and summer camp activities, games, and 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 Camp Kadesh. For more information: Program Coordinator 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, 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 Camp Kadesh. For more information: LIT Coordinator Job Description & Details

First interview dates are late February 2026. Hiring will begin after first round of interviews. Filled positions will be updated below. Applications remain open for unfilled positions.

SENIOR SUPPORT POSITION APPLICANTS MUST BE GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL // OVER 18.

**Indicated roles are listed as 2 month summer term, but 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 response 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 be certified in First Aid and CPR (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

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

The Camper Support Coordinator provides supports to campers who may have non-medical needs such as mental health or behavioural needs, homesickness, cultural integration, or gender or sexual diversity. 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 needs to call home. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age and be certified in First Aid and CPR (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: Camper Support 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. Partnering with the Water Sports Coordinator, 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, and overseeing all waterfront safety protocols and incident reports. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age, hold a current National Lifeguard Award (NLA), and have had lifeguarding experience. For more information: Waterfront Coordinator Job Description & Details

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

The Water Sports Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the staff and maintenance in our water sports programming and be the main boat driver. They will be responsible for working with the Waterfront Coordinator for training waterfront staff, daily set up and clean up of the waterfront area, maintenance of water sports and boat equipment, and overseeing appropriate waterfront safety protocols and incident reports. They will work with the Program Coordinators on scheduling staff on waterfront skill activities. Must be a minimum of 18 year of age, hold a valid Pleasure Craft Operators license, and have boat driving experience. Training for Camp Kadesh boat driving policies will be provided. For more information: Water Sports Coordinator Job Description & Details

MULTIMEDIA COORDINATORS**: 2 MONTH POSITION // July - August (2 Positions Available)

The Multimedia Coordinators are responsible for telling the story of camp by capturing and crafting the media that each camper will be able to take home each week, supporting our program with media elements for games and chapel times, and creating content for online posting and the year round promotion of Camp Kadesh. This position will also include some technical work such as sound and projection support. For more information: Multimedia Coordinator Job Description & Details

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

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible to complete a variety of maintenance tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Site Manager. For more information: Maintenance Assistant Job Description & Details

First senior position interview dates are late February 2026. Hiring will begin after the first round of interviews. Filled positions will be updated below. Applications remain open for unfilled positions.

SENIOR POSITION APPLICANTS MUST BE GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL // OVER 18.

**Indicated roles are listed as 2 month summer term, but 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 cabin knows 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 two skill activities each day, help with free time supervision, and participate in camp wide games. Applicants must have graduated high school. For more information: Senior Cabin Leader Job Description & Details

SENIOR PROGRAM TEAM MEMBER**: 2 MONTH POSITION // July & August (Apply for 2 - 8 weeks, Positions Available)

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 may be given a specific activity area of focus to take lead on. Applicants must be graduated high school. For more information: Senior Program Team Member Job Description & Details

The Program Team will include positions with specialized skills such as Boat Drivers or Lifeguards (see position descriptions below).

SENIOR LIFEGUARD // PROGRAM TEAM MEMBER**: 2 MONTH POSITION // July & August (Apply for 2 - 8 weeks, Positions Available)

Lifeguards work under the Waterfront and Water Sports Coordinators 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 on the water front at free time. They also play a support role in general program areas as part of the Program Team (see Program Team Member). Applicants must have graduated high school, have their NLS certification, and have lifeguard experience. Experience with water sports activities such as wakeboarding, waterskiing, and kneeboarding is an asset. For more information: Senior Lifeguard Program Team Member Job Description & Details

WORSHIP LEADER**: 2 MONTH POSITION // July & August (Apply for 2 - 8 weeks, Position Available)

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.

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

A Boat Driver is responsible for driving either our water sports or tubing boats for 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. As a Program Team member, they will be required to participate in other program requirements such as participating in games or specialized programming. 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. For more information: Boat Driver Job Description & Details

First Junior position interviews will be late February 2026. Hiring will begin after the first round of interviews. Filled positions will be updated below. Applications remain open for unfilled positions.

JUNIOR POSITIONS ARE FOR THOSE IN HIGH SCHOOL (Finished Gr.10) // UNDER 18.

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.

LEADER IN TRAINING 2 (LIT2) &  JUNIOR CABIN LEADER 1 (JC1): Positions available only in July & August (Apply for 2-7 weeks, Positions Available)

Applicants who are asked to LIT2 must be available for a full LIT term. JC1s need a minimum of a two week commitment. Applicants must be completed Grade 10 and/or have completed the Leader in Training program. After your interview, it will be evaluated whether an applicant is invited to be a part of the LIT2 program or to be a JC1. 

LIT2: Those who LIT2 are returning to the LIT program for a second time with the opportunity to also have greater preparation for cabin leading by being the 3rd staff in campers cabins. LIT2s will have opportunity to take greater leadership roles in the LIT program and can move on to be a JC1 once they have completed this phase of their leadership development. For more information: LIT2 Description and Details

JC1: 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 will run two skill activities each day, help with free time supervision, and participate in camp wide games. For more information: Junior Cabin Leader 1 Job Description & Details

JUNIOR CABIN LEADER 2 (JC2): 2 MONTH POSITION // July & August (Apply for 2-7 weeks, Positions Available)

This position is for the person that has already been a junior staff member (cabin leading or on program team) but are under 18. These staff members help support the program by teaching skill activities, providing supervision at free time, and participating in the camp wide games. Junior Cabin Leaders are expected to actively assist with all activities they are a part of and take more of a lead role. For more information: Junior Cabin Leader 2 Job Description & Details

JUNIOR PROGRAM TEAM MEMBER: 2 MONTH POSITION // July & August (Apply for 2 - 7 weeks, Positions Available)

After your interview, it will be evaluated whether an applicant is invited to be a part of the LIT2 program or to be a JPT1. Applicants who are asked to LIT2 must be available for a full 3 week LIT Term. JPT1 need a minimum of a two week commitment. Applicants must be completed grade 10 or have completed the Leader in Training program. 

LIT2: Those who LIT2 are returning to the LIT program for a second time with the opportunity to also have greater preparation for cabin leading by being the 3rd staff in campers cabins. LIT2s will have opportunity to take greater leadership roles in the LIT program and can move on to be a JC1 once they have completed this phase of their leadership development. For more information: LIT2 Description and Details

JPT1: These staff members help support the program by teaching skill activities, providing supervision at free time, and participating in the camp wide games. This position is considered a development role and is intended to give a wide array of program experience. There are no JPT1s employed during Senior Teen. For more information: Junior Program Team Member Job Description & Details

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

Jr. Lifeguards will be designated to Lifeguard after 2 weeks of work, pending evaluation. Junior Lifeguards work under the Waterfront and Water Sports Coordinators 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 Junior Program Team Member). Must have Bronze Cross // Medallion or NLA. As this is an entry level position, previous lifeguard experience is not required. For more information: Junior Lifeguard Job Description & Details

First interviews will be scheduled in late February on a person by person basis. Hiring will begin after the first round of interviews. Filled positions will be updated below. Applications remain open for unfilled positions.

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. For more information: Assistant Cook Job Description & Details

FOOD SERVICE STAFF: 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. For more information: Food Service Staff Job Description & Details

Click here for information about out Leaders in Training (LIT1) program. The LITs are a vital part of our staff team and we have dedicated a whole area to that program and have a special registration process for them.