Summer Camp Program Director

Company: Fourlane, Inc.
Location: Midlothian
Posted on: February 3, 2025

Job Description:

8060 Singleton Rd, Midlothian, TX 76065, USA Req #33755Thursday, December 19, 2024Summer Camp Program DirectorPosition Type: Seasonal full-time (Overnight Residential)About this opportunity:Are you ready to make a meaningful impact while growing as a leader? Join us at Camp Hoblitzelle as a Summer Camp Program Director! This is your chance to lead and mentor a team of staff, design and implement engaging activities, and create unforgettable memories for kids and teens.As a Program Director, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality of camp programs, prioritizing camper safety, and fostering a Christ-centered, positive environment. Whether organizing daily schedules, guiding staff teams, or contributing to spiritual growth through devotions and worship, you'll be at the heart of an incredible camp experience.If you're looking for a summer filled with purpose, growth, and community, Camp Hoblitzelle is the place to be. Join us to inspire, lead, and serve in a vibrant and welcoming setting. Apply now to start your journey of leadership, mentorship, and impact!Key responsibilities:

• Supervision and Guidance:

• Provides leadership, guidance and positive role modeling to campers and staff, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Plans, implements, and coordinates activities and camp programs as needed, according to daily schedule, for an assigned group of campers.
• Responsible for supervision of and ministry to high school aged MIRA participants. Duties include mentoring MIRA participants while leading them in games, work projects, job duties, training, devotions, worship experiences and Bible studies. Under guidance of Camp Director team.
• Demonstrates Christian values and principles in all interactions, serving as a positive example for campers.
• Demonstrates effective camper behavior management and utilizes appropriate communication and discipline techniques as trained, when required.
• Promotes and stimulates camper participation to enhance their overall camp experience.
• Program & Activities Management:
  • Plans, develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates camp programs based on changing needs of campers; develops programs or assists leaders in developing programs to target the enrolled campers.
  • Coordinates the weekly schedule of events with Camp Leadership Team and Head Counselors and ensures that it is conducive to a pleasant experience for the campers.
  • Collaborate closely with camp program, instructional staff, and other team members.
  • Enforces compliance with camp rules, safety, and health regulations for camp activities.
  • Prepares and maintains up-to-date records and reports on attendance, development progress, and discipline.
  • Promotes quality of programs and safety of campers in cooperation with camp rules, regulations, and accreditation standards.
  • Camp Community Engagement:
    • Actively promotes and embodies the values of Camp Hoblitzelle's summer camp program, fostering an environment that aligns with the camp's mission and principles. Encourages campers to embrace and embody these values throughout their camp experience.
    • Participates enthusiastically as a team member in all-camp activities, evening programs, and special events.
    • Integrates faith into daily activities, contributing to the spiritual growth and development of campers within the Christian camp community.
    • Engages in essential ministry duties, including sharing approved devotional content, participating in prayer sessions with campers, and participating in camp worship times.
    • Safety and Security:
      • Ensures the accountability, security, and safety of campers during all camp activities.
      • Reports all accidents to supervisors promptly and accurately, following camp procedures.
      • Ensure the safety and cleanliness of all program/recreational areas and equipment through daily inspections, addressing needed repairs or replacements, and conducting thorough initial and end-of-session inventories.What we are looking for in you:
        • Must be at least 18 years old and a high school graduate or GED preferred.
        • A heart for others and a mind towards Christ.
        • Should be self-motivated and teachable.
        • Prior knowledge and skills training in Child Education, Children's Ministry, Outdoor/Sports Education or similar field is recommended but not required.
        • Two years progressively responsible experience administering and developing youth programs, and two years of experience leading sports or recreation activities preferred.
        • A willingness to abide by Camp Hoblitzelle's doctrinal statement and policies.
        • CPR & First Aid Certified or capable of passing qualification.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Some physical requirements of the Camp Counselor position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate activities are required. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available. Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions.Employee Benefits
          • Experience & Growth - gain exposure in an exciting educational setting that blends fun with hands-on skill development.
          • Positive Impact - influence others through positive interactions and exemplify Christ in words and actions.
          • Community - A place to belong. Make connections, friendships and experience community that can last a lifetime.
          • Approachable leadership team - Always available to encourage you, challenge you, or help you discuss camp issues.
          • Time to Rest - 24 hours off per week.
          • Competitive Pay - with food & housing included.
          • And More!To learn more about Hoblitzelle Summer Camp, we invite you to visit us here!Why work for us?The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.The Salvation Army strives to do the "Most Good" for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.Additional Information:All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.To apply, click on the "Apply Now" icon at the bottom of this posting.
            • Camp Staff Leadership Training and Orientation will be held 05/28/2025 - 06/08/2025 and participation is required.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/DisabledWhen an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!
              • 8060 Singleton Rd, Midlothian, TX 76065, USA
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