Senior Counselor Job Description

2025

Bayview Christian Camp is seeking four (two female, two male) senior camp counselors (over the age of 18) for this summer (2025). The positions run from June 29 to August 18 on site at Bayview. Bayview is located on Deer Island, NB and will be running camps for children and youth ages 8-17.
Senior Camp Counselor Job Responsibilities:
  • Participate in staff training prior to camp sessions
  • Work collaboratively under the supervision of the camp director and dean to deliver camp activities and to maintain Bayview Christian Camp clean and guest ready
  • Support camp director and dean in the management and oversight of junior staff
  • Provide oversight to the junior counselors and their interactions with campers
  • Be present and involved with the campers in the daily camp schedule and present in a cabin with campers at night
  • Lead by example to motivate and encourage campers to be involved in all activities
  • Help provide supervision of campers, ensuring their safe enjoyment of camp
  • Be available to talk with campers
  • Help campers maintain cleanliness of their cabins
  • Assist in filing any incident reports as needed
  • Become familiar with emergency procedures of camp
  • Help in ensuring dietary or medication needs of campers are attended to
Hours/Wage
This is a full-time plus position from June 29 to August 18 with a competitive wage/salary. An employment contract will be drafted for those offered a position.
Skills/Qualifications
  • Enjoys being in the company of children
  • Leadership
  • Alertness
  • Communication skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Stamina
  • Caring personality
Education and Experience Requirements
  • Experience in camp, children/youth programs an asset
  • Lifeguard or first aid training is also an asset
  • Criminal background and vulnerable sector check
For more information please contact Julie Hovey at 1-506-754-5417 or email info@bayviewchristiancamp.ca