Camp Director - March - early August - Waycross Camp, Morgantown, IN

     The Camp Director will be run the day-to-day operation of the summer camp program, which serves 300-400 campers each summer during 6 weeks of residential and trip programs.  Camp Director, with assistance of assistant directors and program interns will be responsible for the hiring of the staff and volunteer team and general program planning. 

     During the summer camp program the Director will be a resident staff member. The program generally runs over the course of 5 or 6 weeks of the summer plus 2 weeks of staff training.  During the summer 3 program directors/assistant directors will assist the camp director in supervising the program. A chaplain, craft director and nurse are also part of the program team along with 16-20 camp counselors and counselors in training.  Hiring process has been underway for the 2012 staff team.

     The program has great potential for growth. Development of the position into a year round full time position may be possible in the future.  Current job requirements will work well for a person on an educational schedule or someone interested in flexible position with seasonal full time responsibilities. 

FULL DESCRIPTION

Position Start Date: March 2012

2012 Camp Dates:  June 17th- July 28th

Staff Training Dates: June 8^th to 15th

Base Summer Salary: $600-800 per week + Room and Board

Contact

Van Beers, Executive Director at 812-597-4241 or director@waycrosscenter.org

Positions Availible - Jun 12 - Aug 16 - Camp Cross, Diocese of Spokane (WA/ID)

     Camp Cross, a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Spokane, is now accepting applications for all program staff, kitchen and facilities positions.  Potential applicants may find full position descriptions, as well as job applications on the Camp Cross Website at www.campcross.org/work.

     Camp Cross is located on Lake Coeur d’Alene in Idaho and offers camps for youth, families and adults throughout the season.  Staff at Camp Cross provides valuable support to our campers as they grow in their own spiritual journeys, and they are given every opportunity to grow in their own leadership as well.  Our main summer season begins on June 12 and runs through August 16.

     Please contact Colin Haffner, Camp Director with any questions or for more information at colinh@spokanediocese.org or 509-624-3191.

Five (5) Shrine Mont Camp Directors - Diocese of Virginia

We are excited to announce that there are currently FIVE Shrine Mont Camp Director positions open for 2012, and applications are being accepted through January 26, 2012. Please click on this link for more information and a downloadable application, and share with anyone you think might be interested in leading one of our wonderful camps this summer! Working as a camp director can be a challenge, but it is also an opportunity to make a great impact on the youth and young adults in our Diocese.   All of the positions are for different time periods, so even if you don’t have an entire summer free, you might still be able to serve in one of these roles.  Openings are for St. George's, Art Camp, MAD Camp, SHYC, and Explorers' Camp.  Our camps’ web site, www.camps.thediocese.net has descriptions of all the different programs we offer, and we would love to answer any questions you may have about the specific positions that are currently open.  

Counselor applications open in January, but we're looking for DIRECTORS right now! 

Please email Paris Ball - pball@thediocese.net – if you have any questions.

Camp Director - Jan. 9 - Aug. 20 - St. Dorothy's Rest, Camp Meeker, CA

St. Dorothy’s seeks a dynamic leader who is called to camp ministry. This is a unique opportunity for a person who enjoys working with people and being in the out-of-doors to spend several months to a year or more living at this beautiful site.

Initially, the camp director will be part-time (25 hours/weekly) working with the Associate Director planning and preparing for camp as well as support staff duties. Support staff duties include serving as a program staff for youth retreats, hosting retreat groups, and sharing in camp maintenance, kitchen & cleaning support. As summer camp nears, time will shift to focus more on summer camp duties.

The ideal candidate will:
•     Offer leadership for an Episcopal camp that is rich in tradition and growing in programs & capacity as St. Dorothy’s enters into its’ 111th camp season.
•    Provide enthusiasm and vision to support & improve current programs.
•    Promote camps throughout the Diocese of California & neighboring dioceses.
•    Recruit, empower & engage young adult leadership staff.
•    Foster a safe community that nurtures the spiritual, emotional and physical welfare of campers & staff.

SUMMARY: The Camp Director oversees all aspects of the summer camp program and works to ensure a safe, fun, valuable experience for staff, campers and parents. The Camp Director will work under the supervision of the Associate Director.

Dates:
 - January 9, 2012 to August 20, 2012

Salary and Benefits:
- Bi-Monthly Stipend based on experience.
- Room and board provided onsite as early as January 9th through August 20, 2012.
- Arrival time may be negotiated on a case-by-case basis.

Submit a cover letter, resume & 3 professional references by December 2nd, 2011

ATTN: Malcolm McLaurin, Associate Director
Email: malcolmsdr@sonic.net
Mail:   PO BOX  B
Camp Meeker, CA 95419

Overview:
The Camp Director is responsible for the following:
•    Trains and supervises all staff.
•    Organizes and schedules camp sessions.
•    Establishes and announces camp goals.
•    Plans camp programs and monitors camp progress.
•    Acts as principal contact for camp operations.
•    Communicates with parents and children year-round.

Specific Responsibilities Include:
-    Oversee all summer camp staff, including staff hiring & termination.
-    Attend meetings with partner agencies before camp.
-    Plan and lead staff orientation.
-    Work and communicate with parents.
-    Plan age-appropriate programs for nine weeks of camp (ages 5-18).
-    Communicate to and provide support for junior counselors (16-17yrs), counselors (18+) kitchen staff, other year round staff and the camp nurse.
-    Conduct three performance reviews of all summer staff at the start, middle and end of camp.
-    Other duties as assigned.

Minimal Qualifications include:
-    Age 18 or older.
-    At least 2 years of camp leadership or similar experience.
-    Experience supervising staff.
-    First Aid and CPR certified.
-    Current Lifeguard certification or willingness to be certified before camp begins.
-    CDL passenger B endorsement driver license or willingness to be licensed before camp begins.


Camp Nurse - Jun. 15 - Aug. 15 - St. Dorothy's Rest, Camp Meeker, CA

The Camp Nurse position at St. Dorothy’s is a job for someone that truly enjoys working with children and a young adult staff, being outdoors and is interested in living in an intentional Christian community. Working in the St. Dorothy’s summer camp environment provides a fun, challenging experience and opportunities for growth and leadership.

The camp nurse reports directly to the Associate Director and is to be available to support and assist the program including transportation, adult supervision, assistance in program areas, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Current licensed RN. Camp experience is preferred. Ability to be on call 24-hours a day. Flexible. Patient. This is a position for an emotionally mature person, as this can be an isolating and tedious job.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BE AVAILABLE JUNE 15th to AUGUST 15th

Stipend based on qualifications. Housing & Meals provided.

DUTIES INCLUDE:
•    Stock and Supply Get Well Head Quarters (GWHQ)
•    Make First Aid kits for camp areas.
•    Maintain GWHQ.
•    Be present at registration table on opening day to meet with parents.
•    Create & Maintain daily medical logs
•    Distribute camp medications to staff & campers
•    Return medications to parents/guardians on closing days.
•    Follow standing orders from Occidental Health Clinic and communicate with referring physician when needed.
•    Abide by Dept. of California health codes.
•    Communicate health information/needs with parents
•    Dispense medications and keep a log.
•    Be on call, 24 hours a day when camp is in session.
•    Wear radio at all times-maintain privacy laws on radio-no medical information on radio.
•    Respond to medical camp emergencies.
•    Communicate specific camper health needs (allergies, special diets) to staff .
•    Abide by Code of Conduct and all information in staff manual.
•    Be available to accompany sick/injured campers or staff to the hospital. .
•    Manage lost and found.
•    Ensure wet sleeping bags are washed, dried and returned to cabins daily
•    Other duties as assigned.