Interested in working at Foothills Camp & Retreat Centre (FCRC)? Of course you are!
FCRC is a place where hearts and minds are changed by experiencing life & God in the best ways. Community that creates belonging, encourages believing, and is constantly becoming is part of the environment that makes summer camp such a treat - and it's all created, provided, and supported by camp staff - by you!
An FCRC summer experience aims to for engaging ministry, a deep sense mission, and one-of-a-kind summer memories? Interested in this kind of summer? Keep reading and fill out an application below!
"The one who 'belongs' the most is the one who creates the greatest 'belonging' for others"
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ROLE OPPORTUNITIES*
- Activity Leader
- Cabin Leader
- Program Director
- Village Directors
- Worship Director
- Activity Director
- Media Director***
- Camp Nurse/Medic**
- Craft Director
- Waterfront Director**
- Lifeguards**
- Kitchen Staff
If you have any questions about the roles at FCRC don't hesitate to send and email to director@foothillscamp.ca!
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!!-PLEASE READ BEFORE CONTINUING TO APPLICATION -!!
- FCRC is a Christian summer camp. A growing walk & relationship with Jesus Christ should be the standard for applicants. The lifestyle standards of the Seventh-day Adventist Church weigh very strongly in this decision.
- FCRC is a service industry and thrives on exceptional customer service. Staff are expected to be professional & outgoing treating everyone as a client, potential or actual.
- Maturity in attitude, decision-making, and engaging people is highly sought after.
- A Criminal Record Check is completed on all summer staff at the expense of the applicant.
After you have read and understand the aforementioned qualifications, you may continue to the online application.
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APPLICATIONS
Still in high-school? New to the idea of camp? Want to begin by dipping your toes into the 'summer camp' experience as a staff member? Fill out a "GENERAL APPLICATION."
Looking to graduate from high-school soon? Already in university or college? Or maybe you're looking for opportunities to carry more responsibility? Fill out a "DIRECTORSHIP APPLICATION." This application is purposed for individuals seeking more intentional mentoring and are deliberate about being discipled & grown into a 'directorship' role in the future.
Applicant must send invitations to potential references using the link below. Returning staff need only supply one (1) reference. New applicants should supply three (3). References cannot be filled out be family members or previous staff members.
Here is a list of preferrable references:
- Employers/Supervisors
- Teachers/Professors
- Principals
- Deans
- Chaplains/School Pastors
- Pastors
- Coaches
- Youth Group Leaders
If you have any questions, please contact the summer camp director at director@foothillscamp.ca.
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*These roles are general and expected from summer to summer. Some roles are not listed. The camp experience has dynamic elements that can change from summer to summer - some of our roles reflect that understanding.
** These roles require a higher level of training and certification. Camp Nurses & Medics are expected to have finished a nursing program. Waterfront & Lifeguarding personnel are expected to have completed the required training and received their certificate in National Lifeguard (NLS). Bronze Cross certification allows one to function as an assistant lifeguard.
*** A ready portfolio of ones creative work will be required for individuals applying/aspiring for the 'Media Director' role.