Employment Opportunities
Program Director (June 2nd)
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The Program Director is responsible for the planning, coordination, operation and support of all summer programs. In collaboration with the Executive Director, they will mentor, guide, and support all summer staff and ensure camper wellness. On a day-to-day basis, the Program Director will help pro-actively identify and solve problems and areas of concern for staff, campers and volunteers and will report all accidents/incidents and program concerns to the Executive Director. The Program Director will actively participate in staff training, camp setup, and planning of the daily schedules as well as, contribute to daily staff meetings re: Leadership, camper concerns, volunteer support, etc. They will create engaging program activities using camp resources and the camp’s natural surroundings and provide camp counselors with support, ideas, and ongoing feedback. The Program Director must adhere to and support all camp policies and procedures as detailed in the Staff Manual and assume designated role as assigned by Executive Director in the event of an emergency. The applicant must have leadership skills, organizational skills, and be able to work well with others to achieve high levels of morale with management and staff to keep the programs running smoothly throughout the summer.
Meals will be included during the camp programs. (June 27th- August 22nd) And accommodation is available from start date.
Resumes and Inquiries can be sent to apply@roughacres.org
Waterfront Manager (Summer 2025)
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This is a paid, full-time position. A job description for this position can be found below. To apply or inquire, please email MeLayne at novel@roughacres.org with a copy of your resume (please include a copy of your NLS or details about when you will have it if completing the training before summer).
Job Description
The Waterfront Manager position requires an individual to have greater responsibility than the usual lifeguarding role. The Waterfront Manager position is full-time and requires coordination, planning, implementation, inspection and knowledge of waterfront equipment and safety regulations. The Waterfront Manager keeps a daily record binder. This includes any upkeep done or needed to be done at the waterfront, condition of equipment, and any incidents that may have happened. There is a checklist to ensure all equipment has been checked and properly maintained. The Executive Director will monitor the binder as well and check in with the Waterfront Manager during waterfront times to ensure that everything is running smoothly. The Waterfront Manager is expected to meet with the Executive Director daily and weekly to check in and review items in the binder. The Executive Director is available at any time if needed. The inspection and maintenance of equipment, as well as making sure all equipment is put away properly each day, is also an important aspect of the Waterfront Manager position. Communicating any damage or maintenance issues to the Executive Director to ensure the safety of everyone at the waterfront as well as the longevity of equipment for years to come. The Waterfront Manager will be the leader for all waterfront activities and will need to exemplify the rules and regulations set out by Rough Acres as well as the National Lifesaving Society. When campers have disagreements, the Waterfront Manager will need to be able to help campers solve their conflicts. In the occasion that a camper does not feel comfortable swimming or participating in activities, the Waterfront Manager needs to be able to provide opportunities for the camper to still feel included, ie, Suzy helps get PFDs for the campers and Johnny times trampoline shifts. The Waterfront Manager is also responsible for delegating supervisory roles to available staff members on each piece of waterfront equipment during waterfront time to ensure camper safety. In weeks when there are no additional lifeguards on duty, it is the responsibility of the Waterfront Manager to fulfill the role of lifeguard. That not only includes supervising swimming time and the safety of the campers but also keeping the work environment clean, putting away PFDs and watercraft such as canoes and paddle boards, communicating with first aid and the Executive Director if any medical emergency arises and being aware of any safety hazards, including weather conditions, wild animals and/or hazards in the water. Applicants must have NLS (National Lifeguard and Safety Training) valid until the end of summer programming and have necessary experience in lifeguarding and leadership. All applicants must be 16+ and provide a copy of certification. Applicants must have sufficient organizational skills, and knowledge of various water equipment and skills. Meals and accommodation will be included during camp programs.
Summer Program Volunteering
We want you! Rough Acres is highly dependent on volunteers to help us with daily operations of the camp program. Camp programs and traditions are brought to life by the dedication of our new and returning staff. Being a part of the RABC team is a rewarding opportunity to serve our awesome God in ministry and build friendships that last a lifetime. Volunteer Job Descriptions, as well as a list of remaining needs-per-week can be found at the bottom of this page.
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To apply to volunteer, please follow the steps below. For more information or any questions, please contact MeLayne at roughacres@roughacres.org.
Step 1: Complete the online application form.
If you have questions or concerns, email roughacres@roughacres.org
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Step 2: Complete the online Waiver form.
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(Volunteers under age 18 must have their guardian complete the "Under 18" waiver. All others fill the "Over 18" form.
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Step 3: Complete the online Medical form.
(Information is kept private between First Aid Attendant and Director.)
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Step 4: Complete a Criminal Record Check
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(Volunteers only - hired staff must apply through RCMP). Use our Access Code: X2VNQLLA2Y to apply online at https://justice.gov.bc.ca/eCRC/. Or you can contact the director (roughacres@roughacres.org) for a paper form to apply manually for a record check through RABC. (If you have already completed a Criminal Record Check for Rough Acres Bible Camp in the past 3 years, please contact us to ask if this is still valid.)​
Current Volunteer Needs
Head cooks needed for Junior Girls (July 20-25), Intermediate Coed 1 (July 27- Aug 1), LIT & Mini-Rough (Aug 3- 8), Junior Coed (Aug 10- 15), Intermediate Coed 2 (Aug 17- 22). Every camp needs kitchen helpers as well.
We need a First Aid attendant for every week. Let us know which week you'd like to help at.
We need a chapel speaker for every camp still, except Mini-Rough.
Staff and Cabin Leaders are also needed for every week of camp. Let us know which week(s) you can come and volunteer!​​​
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We are also looking for volunteers for our September Ladies Retreat!
Before opening registration for this retreat, we need to find a head cook and some kitchen helpers.
We will also be looking for a few janitorial support staff to wash dishes and clean bathrooms, etc. If you are interested in helping (and attending the retreat for free), let us know!
Volunteer Job Descriptions
Cabin leaders (Must be at least 15 years of age or over). Cabin leaders work in pairs to supervise a cabin of 6-8 campers for one week. They help their campers to follow the schedule of activities while caring for and encouraging them. ​ Support Staff (Must be 15 years of age* or over, or have completed the LIT program.). Support Staff work in small teams to do support work during camp programs; washing dishes, cleaning bathrooms, helping to lead games and activities, and supporting camp leaders as needed. First Aid (Must be at least 18 years of age or over to apply, OFA level 1 required. OFA 2 or 3+ preferred). The First Aid Attendant responds to and reports on First Aid needs during camp programs, and stores & distributes any medication that campers bring with them. First Aid attendants are welcomed to participate in all camp activities as well! Kitchen Helper (Must be at least 16 years of age or over to apply, Food Safe an asset). Kitchen helpers work in small teams to prepare and serve meals at the camp. Head Cook (Must be at least 17 years of age or over to apply, Food Safe an asset). The Head Cook works with and leads the kitchen helper team to prepare and provide the meals according to the menu prepared, following FoodSafe handling guidelines. Will communicate with the expeditor as needed and complete kitchen invetory once during the week. Chapel Speaker (Must be 18 years of age or over, and have experience in ministry). Chapel speakers prepare chapel sessions that are age appropriate for the camp they sign up for. Chapel sessions are typically morning and evening except on the first and last day of camp. The chapel speaker can also serve by encouraging and mentoring staff, getting to know campers, and being a source of prayer and guidance during camp. However, there is much room for flexibility to meet a volunteer's schedule in this role. Staff Babysitter (Must be 12 years of age or over and have completed a babysitting course or have babysitting experience). Staff Babysitters are sometimes required to supervise on-site staff children (such as for the cooks or chapel speaker). Often babysitters will work in pairs depending on the number of children. *Want to volunteer as a family? Younger volunteers have often come along as "junior staff" with parents/guardians. Contact us to discuss options! For any additional questions please contact the director. Thank you!