Summer Staff Positions
Well-trained, nurturing, and fun staff who are committed to each camper and to Christ is the hallmark of any strong program. We hire a mature and diverse staff of youth development specialists, through personal interviews, reference and background checks. Staff receive ten days of intensive training on group facilitation, positive behavior management, activity areas, outdoor living skills and the Bible Study curriculum. Certified activity specialists, Red Cross certified lifeguards, a trained Health Officer and trained medical professionals, work as a team to care for your camper(s).
Current Positions Available:
How to Apply
Do you think you could be the next great J-burg counselor? We hire individuals from all walks of life, however we do require all full time counselors to be 19 years of age at the start of the summer, and to have completed one year of university or comparable experience. Occasionally we will have support positions for minors.
Many of our applicants are aspiring counselors who have completed the Leadership Track at Johnsonburg. Comparable experience is duly accepted, and participating in Leadership courses at Johnsonburg is not required to become a staff member, nor is the completion of any such program a guarantee for future employment. If you feel that you are qualified please complete our online staff application. We do require references, which can be faxed or emailed to our Program Director. Most applicants will be given an interview date upon the completion of their application. Interviews are done in late winter & early spring in person or through Skype.
Successful applicants are individuals who represent Johnsonburg’s values.