Cabin Leader Role Description

What are we looking for in a Cabin Leader?
There are several passages in the bible that directly talk about being a worker of God, let’s consider two of these which are probably the most common referenced passages on the topic.

The Harvest Is Plentiful, the Laborers Few
35 And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; 38 therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”

Matthew 9:35-38

18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Matthew 28:18-20

As a Cabin Leader CYC is asking you to work with another volunteer to lead a dorm group on one of our camps and help enforce the policies and procedures of CYC. In the above passage, it is clear that we are to go out and share Christ with others. By coming to camp, you are committing to do this, by words and actions.

Responsibilities
These are the responsibilities you are expected to fulfil as a Cabin Leader, before, during, and after a camp.

Before Camp

• Pray for camp.
• Do the required paperwork if we do not already have a copy from a previous camp (Leaders Application Form, Working With Children Check, and Leaders Agreement Form).
• Come to camp physically and spiritually prepared CYC Camps can be a busy and wearing time and we want you to be effective in your role.
• Check the information the Study Leader has given and be as prepared as possible to lead your small groups on camp.
• Pack everything you are asked to bring and everything that you need for the camp. Check what the Program Director and CYC Camps Coordinator have asked you to bring and what the banned items are.

During Camp

• Pray for camp.
• Be present at all meetings.
• Run the small groups after the study sessions with your Co-Leader.
• Know where your campers are at all times (Duty of Care).
• Include all of your campers, try not to have favourites.
• Be friendly with all campers on camp, not just the ones in your dorm.
• Join in with all the activities.
• Help enforce the rules of the camp by dealing with the small things as you can or referring bigger problems to the Camp Director.
• Support the Study Leader, Camp Director, and Program Director.
• Provide and accept feedback.
• Be enthusiastic!
• Complete evaluation form and camper letters during the final debrief meeting.
  

After Camp

• Pray for your campers.
• Debrief with a mentor, role model, or close friend