Summer Staff
Hey there! Thanks so much for your interest in joining the summer team at Gull Lake Centre. At GLC we have the goal of delivering excellent summer camp programming, giving kids the BEST week of their year. And it’s much more than that. We exist to make space for kids so they can meet and be transformed by Jesus.
The theme and vision for Summer 2025 is “Rise Up”. God’s call on our lives is to rise up and join Him in his work of redemption in the world. Isaiah 40:31 says, “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." When we rise and say yes to God’s call, He will give us the strength to do so. Our summer staff are people who are ready to answer that call at camp. You will rise up and be an example to the campers that come in what it looks like to follow Jesus. You will also be an example of what it is to have a crazy amount of fun, make lifelong connections and worship the God who made you and loves you!
Being on staff is an absolute blast. It will likely be one of the most transformative and impactful jobs you will ever have. At the same time, we work hard and have high standards for who we hire on staff. We like to hire people who are:
Jesus-y – Exceptionally kind, gentle, and have love for kids and God DEEP in their bones.
Humble – Willing to do any work asked of them. Don’t care too much for titles. Teachable. Always working to build up those around them.
Skilled – Know what they’re doing, make solid plans, and are always looking for ways to improve.
Resourceful – Able to take limited resources and build something insanely awesome. Creative. No big budgets needed to make big memories.
Motivated - Wanting to go big and do things that have never been done before. Won’t quit until the job is done.
If that sounds like you, keep reading!
Here are the details you need to know:
Important Dates for Summer Staff 2025
*Disclaimer* Dates may be subject to change
Spring Staff: May 5-June 13
These positions will be helping the camp execute our busy rental season. These positions are mostly separate from our summer staff and workdays will run according to our rental schedule. We are looking for staff who are energetic, self-motivated, organized and are able to run programming for our rental groups.
LTD Staff: late May
LTD staff positions will begin in late May and be a hybrid of virtual/onsite work. Your job will be to get ready for the LTD program.
FED Staff: Feb-May
1 FED staff will be hired for about an hour a week to communicate with & coordinate potential FEDs throughout Feb-May.
May Program Staff: May 21-28
May Program staff will begin May 21 and will be a hybrid of virtual/onsite work. Your job will be to get the summer program ready!
Lead Staff: May 30-June 13
Lead staff positions will run for 2 weeks. The lead staff will be learning how to lead and getting ready for the summer staff to arrive.
General Staff Training: June 16-25
Staff training takes place from June 16-25. Please note that staff training is a mandatory requirement for all summer staff. Exceptions may be granted to staff finishing high school exams during this time. The weekend of June 20-22 will not be time off, as this is the first camp of the summer: Scamper Camp.
Summer Camps: June 28 – August 23
Our week-long camps are divided by age, spanning from ages 5-7 (Scamper Camp) to 14-18 (Senior Teens). Check out our Camps page for a schedule of 2024 camps.
NOTE: LTD Out-trip Week: July 6-11
Please note that the LTD Out-trip Week will be July 6-11 where many of our staff will be going on these out-trip to accompany the LTDs. This out-trip week happens at the same time as our Family Camp week.
Camp Clean-Up: August 24-26
Camp Clean Up is our time as a staff to celebrate a summer well done, put away all programming things, and get the camp ready for fall. Staff clean up is scheduled for August 24-26.
Time Off
Staff working in May and the beginning of June will get most weekends off with the exception of the spring staff who will be getting time off according to our rental calendar. Staff will get most weekends off in July and August from Friday at ~5:30 pm until Sunday at 3 pm. The two exception weekends that will be worked are: Scamper camp (June 20-22) and Senior Teens/Camp Clean Up (August 24-26). Staff members should not expect to be given any additional time off during the summer. If there are extenuating circumstances, they must make this known in their interview when asking to be hired.
Position Descriptions
Applicants can apply for their top 3 positions. Here are the categories that these positions fall into.
General Staff Positions
Adaptability, teamwork, a sense of humour and a willingness to serve in any capacity is required to thrive in these positions.
General Staff positions include:
Cabin Leaders
Must be at least 18 years of age, be actively pursuing Christ in all aspects of their life, and be exceptionally skilled at working with children and youth. Must be patient, loving, and gentle even in challenging situations. Cabin leaders are the best of the best of our staff. They are the ones that get to build relationships with the kids. This is the most difficult job at camp and it is also the most rewarding job at camp. Do you have what it takes? Cabin leaders will work directly with children/youth of all ages, and will be directly responsible for their physical, emotional, and spiritual health while at camp. If you think that is you, then we look forward to your application!
NEW: Hybrid Cabin Leader/Program Leader Positions
During the summer, these positions will split their time between cabin leading and leading a program activity based on the camp needs for that particular week. They must be very adaptable and have all the attributes of both the cabin leader and the program leaders. This is for people that would like to have experiences in both aspects of camp and feel like they have skills to help out in both areas.
Waterfront Team Members
Must possess a current NLS (Lifeguard) pool/waterfront certification and Pleasure Craft Operators License. A Class 5 graduated driver’s license (or better) and experience instructing skill areas such as fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and waterskiing are considered assets.
Program Leaders
Program leaders are responsible for instructing an activity area of programming. Program Leaders must be experienced and passionate in their skill area and have a good sense of how to manage a group of campers. They also must possess teamwork abilities for running additional programming activities including wide games and theme meals. Not everyone can be a program leader! Creativity, lesson-planning skills, public speaking experience, flexibility, perseverance, problem-solving skills and experience working with children and youth are all critical to this job. Activity areas for 2025 include:
Climbing (top rope, bouldering, low ropes course, etc.)
Sports (kickball, soccer, dodgeball, racketsports, net sports, etc.)
Outdoor Skills (fire making, traps, orienteering, shelter building, etc.)
Archery (both archery and archery tag)
Drama (improv, short videos, script writing, etc.)
Ceramics
Baking
Lasertag
Giant Swing
Robotics
We are looking for people with skills in OTHER activities. We would like to add some more activities for 2025. Do you have a skill that you could share with campers this summer? Ideas might be (but are not limited to):
Dance, Podcasting, Screen Printing, Photography, Ukulele, Salon skills, Racketsports, Disc Golf, Golf, Making miniatures, Mad science etc.
First-Aid Staff
There are 2 positions. Applicants must be at least 20 years of age and have completed a minimum of 2 years of nursing, completed EMT, or equivalent. The First-Aider administers medications and first aid to staff, volunteers, and campers while overseeing all safety procedures. They act as the first responder in any medical emergencies. Applicants must be self-motivated, able to work alone, comfortable in a leadership role, exceptionally gentle and kind, and ready to take initiative.
Chapel Coordinator
This position is responsible for coordinating all chapels for the summer. They are also responsible for leading all musical worship during daily Chapel and Campfire times. They will recruit and train a team of volunteers to assist on the worship team. They will also communicate with speakers and oversee all activities within our chapel. They may also be asked to assist with other assorted camp activities. Excellent communication and technical musical skills are required, in addition to sound spiritual leadership.
Videographer/Photographer
Responsible for producing weekly photo and video content to be used in camp promotions and communications. Experience in video editing, portrait photography, and social media content production is required. Superior time management, creativity, and technical skills are essential.
Tuck Shop
Responsible for running our tuck shop! We are looking for someone who is ready to take the tuck shop to the next level. You can play the tunes and have fun serving the campers all while keeping a close eye on inventory and finances. New merchandise, new selling opportunities and a new vibe this summer will make this a really fun place to be!
Hospitality Team Members
This is an incredibly important team who is responsible for keeping our facilities running smoothly. Duties include dining room prep, cleaning bathrooms, mopping, vacuuming, stocking the hot chocolate and coffee nooks and helping out with special projects at camp. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, work long hours outside, and be exposed to cleaning chemicals. Superior work ethic, detail-orientation, ability to take instructions, and an ability to work both alone and in teams is required.
Maintenance Team Members
This is an incredibly important team who is responsible for keeping our facilities and grounds running smoothly. Your job will always be flexible: sometimes you will be mowing, landscaping, & painting and sometimes you will be driving the quad to fix something at the beach or at the archery tag or in a cabin. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, work long hours outside, and have a superior work ethic, detail-orientation, ability to take instructions, and an ability to work both alone and in teams is required.
Lead Team Positions
Lead positions form the mid-level leadership of the larger summer staff team. Their primary roles are to plan for, lead and support their team. They will be encouragers and equippers to help their team members be successful.
Lead team members will be given diverse planning, managerial, and administrative responsibilities all geared towards creating a fun, relational, and safe experiences for campers, LTDs, FEDs and staff members. Applicants must be at least 19 years of age. Qualifications include tested leadership ability, self-motivation, public speaking abilities, ridiculously good people skills, and a knack for casting vision even when faced with many unknowns. Some post-secondary education is considered an asset.
Lead Team positions include:
LTD Team
Responsible for all parts of the Leadership Training and Discipleship (LTD) program. This includes training weeks, outtrips, practicum placements, and ongoing communication with LTDs and their parents. They will also be leading the LTDs spiritually by teaching leadership, connection and spiritual sessions throughout the summer. Administrative skills and tolerance for office work are critical.
FED Team
Responsible for all parts of the Faith Experience and Discipleship (FED) program. This includes communicating with & coordinating the FEDs. They will lead the program which consists of dishes, cleaning, activities and Bible study. They will also be leading the FEDs spiritually by teaching leadership, connection and spiritual sessions throughout the summer. Administrative skills and tolerance for office work are critical.
Program Leads:
There are two positions here responsible for all non-waterfront programming at Gull Lake Centre, including wide games, theme meals, and a wide array of camper activities. They will also be responsible for all Skills including but not limited to: climbing, outdoor skills, archery, sports, drama, art, baking, ceramics and more. These positions train, coordinate, support and mentor a team of program leaders.
Cabin Coordinator Lead
Two positions available. These positions are responsible for training, coordinating and mentoring a team of 22+ cabin leaders.
Waterfront Lead
Responsible for all waterfront activities at Gull Lake Centre. This includes training and coordinating a team of lifeguards, boat drivers, and activity instructors to produce waterfront programming that is safe, engaging, and highly fun.