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.