Summer Program Manager: Leadership & Operations

The Summer Program Manager drives the energy and execution of the camp experience. This leadership role involves planning and facilitating daily activities, games, and evening events to ensure the schedule runs smoothly. You will serve as the 'Master of Ceremonies' for large group gatherings, support the counseling staff, and ensure that every activity—from the lowropes to the campfire—creates an environment where campers can connect with Christ and each other.

We are looking for a high-energy, organized leader with a passion for youth ministry.

Are you a high-energy leader with a passion for logistics? The Summer Program Manager is the heartbeat of the camp schedule. You are the face of the fun—the one with the microphone at the campfire and the one blowing the whistle at the game field. This is a premier Christian ministry leadership opportunity for someone ready to take charge and create unforgettable moments for our campers.

The Summer Program Manager at Inspiration Hills Camp is responsible for promoting the mission of the camp through the planning and delivery of programmed activities and events. The Program Manager will design and deliver activities that are safe, fun, and appropriate to the campers’ age and abilities and assist in the management of the overall summer camp operation at the direction of the Executive Director.

Delivering a safe and fun program to campers by

Ensuring Bible studies and other programmed activities are prepared and implemented that meet camp outcomes and the abilities of the campers.

Delivering programmed activities that challenge growth in campers.

Evaluating the success of the program and the development of the campers’ abilities and skills in various program activities.

Coordinating all summer camp activities with seasonal staff, volunteers and full time staff.

Ensuring that seasonal staff, volunteers and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures during camp programs through

Planning and implementing seasonal staff training.

Providing guidelines for programs utilizing camp equipment.

Ensuring campers, seasonal staff and volunteers follow safety procedures in all program areas.

Assisting in the management and care of the physical facilities and equipment in all program areas by

Overseeing daily checks of area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.

Ensuring that program areas are kept free of hazards and debris.

Notifying Facility Manager of items in need of repair or maintenance.

Supervising and evaluating Seasonal Staff to develop and implement all facets of camp program activities through

Recruiting, training, mentoring, and evaluating seasonal staff.

Regularly monitor work of Seasonal Staff.

Providing feedback and guidance to Seasonal Staff.

Providing recommendations and concerns to the Executive Director regarding seasonal staffs’ performances.

Attend all staff meetings during the summer.

Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, providing support and guidance to those assigned as leaders.

Provide ongoing program ideas to counseling and activity area staff.

Maintain equipment used for all programs including archery, waterfront, outdoor cooking, low ropes, group initiatives and recreation.

Maintain Counselor backpacks.

Oversee the nurses’ station and camper med forms.

Keep desk and personal office space clean and organized.

Assisting in other areas of camp as needed including facilities, housekeeping, office, and kitchen.

Must understand and embrace Christian values and demonstrate a growing faith.

Display a lifestyle consistent with the ethics and principles of the Church of the Brethren.

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