Overview

Position Title: Program Director
Reports To: Site Director
Location: Moberly Lake, BC
Position Type: Full-time permanent salaried position

Position Summary:
The Program Director is chiefly responsible for developing and implementing effective camp programs,
in line with Camp’s mission, vision and values. Must be a born again Christian in a growing relationship with
Jesus Christ, modeling Jesus’ example in all aspects of work and life, both on the job site and in your personal
life.

General Responsibilities & Requirements:

  • With the Camp Director, develop and implement effective camp programs, ensuring that they fulfill the
    Camp’s objectives and philosophy, mission and vision.
  • Co-ordinate and supervise all areas of the camp program.
  • Create an enthusiasm for all areas of program involvement amongst campers and staff.
  • Assist with and take part in Staff/Leadership Training
  • Model a Christ-like spirit in relationships and in attitudes.
  • Ensure that camp policies and guidelines in relation to program, personal life and campers are effectively communicated and carried out by staff.
  • Possess a solid understanding of the Gospel and basic Christian theology.
  • Preferred Experience working with children, public speaking, customer service, and leading a team
  • Preferred Education: First Aid, Pleasure Craft Operator Card, Skills Training (such as: High Ropes Level 2, Paddle Smart, CORE / PAL, etc.)

Specific Responsibilities & Requirements:
Pre-camp:

  • Prepare designated sessions for Staff Training.
  • Become fully acquainted with facilities, grounds and emergency procedures, risk management and safety procedures, and accreditation standards
  • Work with the Camp Director to finalize general week schedules, along with game and activity creation and preparation.

Camp Training:

  • Work with the Camp Director to provide a strong Leadership Training Camp
  • Participate as a team player, showing respect and care to other members.
  • With the Camp Director work intentionally to develop good relationships with staff members.

Guest Groups:

  • Assist with Rental Groups as necessary.
  • Greet and host guest groups on weekends, confirming with organizers their schedule (before arrival and
    once they are on site) and scheduling the staff for needed tasks.

Winter Responsibilities:

  • Assist in staff recruitment through the promotional materials and presenting camp at colleges and churches
  • Assist with the distribution of all camp promotional materials
  • Represent camp as required at churches, and conferences and trade shows
  • Assist “follow-up” for staff and campers.
  • Be involved in the selection of staff along with the Director.
  • Ensure that appropriate records are kept for program, campers and equipment.
  • Update staff manuals.
  • Complete various tasks as designated by the Camp Director
  • Liaison regularly with supporting church Youth Groups and College and Careers.

Benefits:

  • Housing and utilities provided on site.
  • 2 weeks paid vacation at Christmas, 4 days off at Easter and Thanksgiving plus vacation days
  • Complementary meals for you and your family when cooking for guests and free access to camp recreational equipment when available.

To apply for this job email your details to office@campsagitawa.ca.

About Sagitawa Christian Camping Society

Camp Sagitawa is a year round interdenominational Christian Camp located on Moberly Lake in Northeastern British Columbia.

Camp Sagitawa is owned and operated by Sagitawa Christian Camping Society, a non-profit society and registered charity. The Society elects a Board of Directors each year. Our Board and staff work towards integrity, excellence and safety in all our camping programs. We operate a camping program which are open to the community at large.