Cabin Leader Position

Rideau Hill Camp

Summer 2026

Position Title: Cabin Leader

Period of Employment: June 28 – August 23, 2026

RHC Background:

Rideau Hill Camp is a sleep away summer camp which operates within the Eastern Ontario Outaouais Regional Council (EOORC) of the United Church of Canada.  

Our Mission: 

The mission of Rideau Hill Camp is connecting creation through adventures, mindfulness, programs and all people.

Our Vision:

Rideau Hill Camp fosters an inclusive community where children, youth, and families build connections with each other and nature, embrace growth, respect, and a greater sense of purpose. Through fun, friendship, and outdoor experiences our camp supports personal exploration and meaningful relationships in a safe, joyful setting. Rooted in values of compassion, reverence for the natural world and a spirit that embraces both unity and diversity, we invite everyone to explore, reflect, and grow together in the beauty of creation.

Our motto: Live – Share – Grow

This position will be responsible for:

Guiding a group of campers and helping each camper grow equally and individually and adjust to other campers and camp life, while also collaborating with program coordinators. Consistently modeling the responsibilities of the role in alignment with the Camp’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Duties include:

• Guide individual campers in participating in cabin groups, rotation groups, and all-camp activities.
• Build relationships with each camper to better support their needs during their time at camp.
• Assist in explaining safety and health regulations to campers.
• Support program activities and other camp-wide events as assigned.
• Sleep in a cabin with campers and one other staff member, ensuring the staff-camper ratio is always maintained.
• Participate in night watch and day supervision rotations as needed.
• Collaborate with other staff members as required, or take on any additional duties assigned by the Camp Manager or designated leader.
• Be available to share areas of interest or specialized knowledge with staff and campers on theme days or other special occasions.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized cabin environment at all times. 
• Guide and assist campers in organizing their belongings while staying in the cabin to reduce lost and broken items.
• Participate in all required training and orientation sessions.
• Adhere to work schedules and rest periods to ensure equal rotation of staff.
• Arrive on time and give full effort in all tasks.
• Participate in all aspects of the camp program as required. 
• Carry out any other responsibilities as designated by the Camp Manager. 

• Work with Chaplain to assist in the interpretation of the Christian faith to the campers through living and learning experiences. 
• Complete and submit cabin check in/out paperwork and any other documentation required by the Camp Manager.