Pleasant Bay Adventure Camp, Leaders in Training (LIT) Director
Location | Box 59, 493 County Road 27, Consecon, Canada |
Date Posted | January 23, 2025 |
Category |
Summer Job
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Job Type |
Full-time
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Description

Mission
Nestled in the breathtaking heart of Prince Edward County, Pleasant Bay is a true haven of natural beauty. Surrounded by the sparkling waters of Lake Ontario, North Beach, and Pleasant Bay itself, this scenic waterfront property is nothing short of magnificent. Pleasant Bay is more than a location—it's a high-adventure Christian camp dedicated to providing youth with unforgettable summer experiences. Here, campers embark on a journey to discover, live, and share the transformative good news of Christ. For over 60 years, we've carried out this mission with joy—cultivating lifelong friendships, igniting leadership potential, and helping campers and staff alike grow in faith and skills, all while creating memories to last a lifetime.
Position Description
The Leadership In Training (LIT) Director is responsible for creating a dynamic, engaging, and biblically focused Leaders in Training program for participants aged 15–16. This program is designed to foster the spiritual growth and leadership skills of Pleasant Bay Adventure participants, equipping them to excel as future leaders. In addition, collaborate with the Director to actively participate in staff orientation week.
Key Responsibilities
- Program Development – Create and deliver a 3-week Leaders in Training (LIT) program, which is dynamic, engaging, and biblically focused program which aligns with the mission, vision and values of Pleasant Bay.
- Model Godly Character – Practice regular prayer and encouragement, resolve conflicts in a loving way, having a passion to work with children and youth.
- Provide Spiritual Guidance – Ensure that faith teachings and practices are intertwined throughout all activities, incorporates God’s word and is aligned with the Board’s vision and in harmony with Family Camp.
- Provide Leadership – Oversee the LIT program to ensure that all activities and leaders support the spiritual and leadership development of participants. Actively contribute to camp leadership by participating in pre-season staff training, coaching, and monitoring the spiritual growth of both staff and campers throughout the season. Attend all staff training sessions and meetings.
- Health and Safety – Ensure procedures are followed and maintained, and staff team is sharing the duties of keeping campsite clean, organized, and safe to meet Health and Safety requirements.
- Leadership – Support Cabin Leaders, the Program Leader, and other staff in their roles while fostering a positive and healthy camp culture and a strong sense of teamwork at Pleasant Bay Adventure Camp.
- Communication – Facilitates effective communication with parents, staff, and volunteers, responding to all parent inquires in a courteous and prompt manner (within 24 hours) and ensuring staff are kept informed of any changes in schedule, meetings etc. Performance issues/parent complaints are relayed to the Director timely to ensure they are being resolved.
- Engage with Parents – Welcome families to Camp on opening day, say goodbye on closing day, answer any questions and provide a professional overall experience.
Personal Qualifications
- Be a Christian – Demonstrate a mature Godly character, with a desire and ability to care for children with kindness and respect.
- Be Servant-Hearted – Have a servant attitude, being flexible and willing to pitch in and assist as part of the team.
- Be a Good Communicator – Demonstrate strong communication skills with parents and guardians, suppliers, children, staff, and other guests.
- Be Enthusiastic & Approachable – Present an upbeat and pleasant personality with a helpful attitude towards all.
- Be a Problem Solver – Remain calm under pressure and deal with challenging situations wisely and selflessly.
- Be a Good Listener – Create a safe space and be attentive to the needs of others.
- Be Willing to Grow – Be a teachable person of integrity.
- Police Check – Must have a current police check.
Conditions of Work & Benefits
- You will be provided with accommodation and meals while employed.
- Working at Camp is physically demanding, with long stretches on the go without a break. Daily time off will be scheduled by the Camp Director. Weekly time off begins on Saturdays when all closing day duties are completed. It ends at the beginning of the Family Camp chapel on Sunday mornings.
- You will agree to understand Pleasant Bay Adventure Camp Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, Values, Vision and Code of Conduct and uphold them while serving on our team
Next Steps:
If you would like to apply for this position, send a cover letter and resume to Nick Dorazio, Camp Director, by email to nick@pleasantbaycamp.org