High School Summer Camp Assistant Director

Job Details

Job Location:

LIVINGSTON, TX 77351

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage:
Negligible

Job Category:
Other

The High School Summer Camp Assistant Director will serve in a hands-on role to help create and execute dynamic programming that reaches campers while leading and developing college aged staff to grow into the next generation of Christian leaders. This person will take special responsibility for female campers and staff. They will also spend time recruiting excellent summer staff and counselors.

This role is ideal for a deeply relational, creative individual who desires to be active in the programming and camper experience. While there will be specific areas of management and oversight, this role is highly collaborative with the other members of the program team as they shape the cohesive summer camp program. Camp Cho-Yeh has a culture that is deeply committed to excellence and teamwork as we seek to be a place where Jesus Christ transforms lives through meaningful relationships and outdoor adventures.

The following essential functions will be carried out with oversight from the High School Summer Camp Director.

• Program Development:
  • Participate in event planning (large groups games, skits, Bible studies etc) in conjunction with the Program Team
  • Assist with upkeep of program supplies and systems as assigned
  • Ensure adherence to all safety standards, especially as it pertains to child protection
  • Be a productive member of the Program Team in implementing all summer programs
  • Help create a positive work environment for summer staff
  • Be present and participate in appropriate team meetings, retreats, and events
  • Supervise & manage key female summer leadership positions, including one-on-ones and end-of-summer evaluations
  • Assist with oversight of summer staff in conjunction with the High School Summer Camp Director
  • Communicate with parents when there are issues relating to their children while at camp
• Recruiting:
  • Work with staff to schedule on-campus recruiting
  • Seek out, connect with, and attend camp fairs, career fairs, and build relationships with campus ministries
  • Follow up with leads that come in through all recruiting efforts
  • Connect with summer staff to recruit for the following years
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of recruitment activities, candidate information, and other relevant data using appropriate systems or tools
  • Interview and hire designated summer staff to reach intended summer staff hiring goals
• Other duties as assigned:
  • Be a team player by providing support to other aspects of Cho-Yeh’s ministry
  • Continue to learn and grow through workshops, conferences and certifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Demonstrate deep personal faith, involvement in Christian community, and the ability to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ
• Have a passion for Camp Cho-Yeh’s mission coupled with the ability to identify/integrate into its culture
• A track record of delivering results through high-performance teams coupled with a willingness to commit to a ministry and salary commensurate with a nonprofit
• Past experience working with all levels of staff, with demonstrated ability to establish trust and relationships with others
• Excellent project management and communications skills with the ability to work across all functions and levels of an organization.
• Strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and knows how to make wise decisions on the fly
• Creative and results-driven with the ability to set and use goals that guide action and objectively measure performance.
• Ability to cultivate healthy relationships, maintain strong family ties, and offer gracious hospitality to a wide demographic that includes people of diverse ethnicity, religious affiliation, age, and lifestyles.
• Ability to work/reside in Camp Cho-Yeh’s vicinity year-round
• Able to travel…