Summer Staff Team
Summer Staff Team
Working at a Christian summer camp is a deeply enriching and rewarding experience. Each day is filled with opportunities to connect with young campers on a spiritual level, fostering an environment of faith, love, and growth. As a staff member, you have the privilege of witnessing the transformative power of God's grace in the lives of campers as they engage in worship, Bible studies, and heartfelt conversations. The sense of community and unity among the staff creates a supportive and uplifting environment, where friendships are forged, and personal faith is strengthened. Working at a Christian summer camp is not just a job; it is an opportunity to make an eternal impact in the lives of young people, and to grow in your own faith as well.
Application Process
2027 Summer Staff Applications will open on December 1st, 2026
Thank you for your interest in applying to Bayside Camp’s Summer Team!
Any communication or questions can be directed to info@baysidecamp.org
Please take a look these requirements to make sure that your application is completed fully:
Staff Application (ONLINE HERE)
References
You will need reach out to your references to have them complete the reference form (ONLINE HERE).
References must be 20 years or older and known you for at least 2 years.
You need one reference from each of the categories below:
Christian Leader Reference
Employer/Volunteer Reference
General Reference
All certifications that pertain to your position (First Aid, Lifeguarding, Food Safety, etc.). These can be submitted online through our paperwork uploader, emailed, or mailed.
For Secondary Leadership Team Positions please read through the requirements and submit the additional questionnaire HERE
Staff Positions
JUNIOR LEADERS grade 10 +
Spend your summer growing in leadership, Junior positions in program, kitchen, cabins and crew are a great way to gain experience and level up your leadership potential!
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Minimum Graduated Grade 10.
Junior Staff gain practical work experience by meeting needs across camp: activities and programming, site maintenance, and/or kitchen service. They get to assist with tasks in different departments (Program / Crew / Kitchen) to learn camp skills, teamwork, flexibility, and servant leadership. Juniors will likely switch departments throughout the summer. If a specific department is of interest, please let us know during the hiring process.
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Minimum Graduated Grade 10.
Junior Cabin Leaders team up with senior cabin leaders to care for campers, assist with cabin management, and lead small group activities. This role offers hands-on leadership experience and mentorship under an experienced leader.
Leaders in Training grade 9 +
Volunteer members of our awesome team serving in Cabins, Kitchen Program and Crew
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The Leader In Training (LIT) role combines volunteer service with additional training sessions to develop leadership skills. The role of an LIT on the Support Crew team is to learn camp operations from games, and events to dish crew and cleaning tasks
*LITs typically rotate departments throughout the summer, working a full week in different areas of camp.
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The Leader In Training (LIT) track combines volunteer service with additional training sessions to develop leadership skills. The role of an LIT Cabin Leader is to provide support to the Senior and Junior Cabin Leaders on their team and to learn from them as they work together, caring for campers and facilitating cabin activities.
*LITs typically rotate departments throughout the summer, working a full week in different areas of camp.
SENIOR LEADERS grade 11 +
Share your experience and leadership! Our Cabin Leaders, Crew Leaders, Cooks and Program Leaders are what make this ministry succeed! Spend your summer creating lasting memories for campers and helping to train our Junior Staff and Lit's!
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Minimum Graduated Grade 12.
Senior Cabin Leaders live directly with campers, serving as their primary leader and “parent figure” throughout the week. They lead daily cabin devotions, shepherd group dynamics, solve problems as they come up, participate in all camp activities, and create a safe, fun, and transformative environment for each of their campers. *A staff member in this role could start as early as May if no longer in high school, working with our visiting school groups.
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Minimum Age: 19.
The Admin Coordinator manages our camp office. They are responsible for parent communications, logging financial records, camper record-keeping, and running registration on camper drop-off days. This office role is a connection point between parents, camp leadership, and campers. *This role would begin in May.
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Minimum Graduated Grade 11.
The Assistant Cook supports the Head Cook with food preparation, meal service, kitchen cleanup, and maintaining food safety standards. They play a vital role in keeping the kitchen running efficiently and maintaining a positive and encouraging kitchen environment.
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Minimum Graduated Grade 11.
Program Assistants work directly with the Program Director to set up, explain, execute, and clean up camp events (wide games, skits, firesides, special events, etc.) This role requires enthusiasm, creative energy, and flexibility to keep our camp schedule running smoothly.
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Minimum Graduated Grade 11.
The Maintenance Coordinator helps to maintain camp grounds, buildings, and mechanical systems to ensure a safe, clean, and functional environment. This role involves groundskeeping, handling minor repairs, equipment maintenance, and site setup for various activities.
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Minimum Graduated Grade 11.
The Crew Coordinator supervises our practical support teams in completing daily site cleaning, dishwashing, and facilities tasks. They schedule tasks and staff related to these tasks. The Crew Coordinator leads by example, mentoring younger staff in work ethic, teamwork, positivity, and servant-hearted service.
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Minimum Graduated Grade 12.
The Waterfront Coordinator oversees all activities at the lake, ensuring strict water safety protocols, scheduling and supervising lifeguards/spotters, and keeping equipment organized. They promote a fun and safe atmosphere for our lake activities which include swimming, canoeing, and special events (i.e. CORE swim times).
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Minimum Graduated Grade 12.
Working alongside the CORE Director, the CORE Assistant helps facilitate “CORE,” our high school leadership development program. The role involves discipling and training Grade 8-9 students in spiritual growth, servant leadership, and camp skills. This role supports in facilitating training sessions, special events, and practical leadership opportunities during the 2-week program. *This role will likely operate in addition to another role during the summer, outside of the two weeks of CORE.
Add-on Roles include: Social Media and Photography, Worship Leader and Lifeguard
Camp Coordinators grade 12 +
Spend your summer investing in emerging leaders and gaining valuable experience. Our Coordinators are essential to keeping the frontline staff healthy and equipped for ministry!
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Minimum Age: 19.
The Program Director is the creative and organizational powerhouse behind all the “camp hype.” They oversee most camp events: firesides, wide games, themed events, etc. This position requires creating and sticking to schedules, leading the program team with clarity and encouragement, and delivering energetic experiences that keep campers engaged throughout the week. *This role would begin in May.
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Minimum Age: 19.
The CORE Director leads “CORE,” our high school leadership development program. The role involves discipling and training Grade 8-9 students in spiritual growth, servant leadership, and camp skills. The CORE Director facilitates training sessions, special events, and practical leadership opportunities during the 2-week program, in addition to prep time before CORE begins. *This role will likely operate in addition to another role during the summer, outside of the two weeks of CORE.
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Minimum Age: 19.
Head Cabin Leaders don't have their own cabins of kids - they act as the spiritual and operational heads of our cabin leading teams. They provide on-the-ground support, daily encouragement, and practical guidance to cabin leaders, stepping in to assist with challenging behavioral situations and communicating between parents and cabin leaders as needed. *This role would begin in May.
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Minimum Age: 19.
The Staff Coordinator focuses on the well-being, community life, and spiritual growth of our summer team. They're responsible for organizing staff devotions, team-building events, staff scheduling, and personal check-ins to ensures our staff stay healthy, connected, and supported throughout the summer. *This role would begin in May.
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Minimum Age: 19.
The Health Care Coordinator manages the camp infirmary, organizes and administers medications, and responds to medical needs or injuries at any time (days/nights). This role involves ensuring strict adherence to health protocols and communicating clearly with parents regarding their camper’s health or medical needs.
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Minimum Age: 19.
The Head Cook leads kitchen operations to prepare nutritious and high-volume meals for campers and staff daily. Responsibilities include menu planning, managing kitchen safety and sanitation standards, accommodating special dietary requirements, and leading and training kitchen staff with a patient and positive attitude.
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Minimum Age: 19.
The School Group Coordinator organizes and hosts visiting school groups in May and June. They're responsible for scheduling, activity leadership, and email communications with schools to ensures school groups experience exceptional programming and hospitality. *This role would begin in May then transition to another role during the summer, after our school group season ends and our summer programming begins.
*If you are interested in these positions, please read through the requirements for the Summer Leadership Team