Camp Director

Description

Job Title:

Camp Director

Position Type:
Fulltime

Corporation:
St. Thomas More Center

Reports to:

Executive Director of the St. Thomas More Center

• 32 hours a week September
  - April and capacity to work remotely during the retreat season
• 40+ hours a week and officing in Panora required during the months of May-August
• On site residence during June-August

The Camp Director is responsible for proclaiming the gospel by implementing plans that reflect a theological understanding of effective ministry to ensure lifelong formation, and is responsive to the spiritual needs of youth and young adults primarily within the Diocese of Des Moines. As a leader of an affiliated nonprofit corporation, the Camp Director has day-to-day operational leadership of Catholic Youth Camp (CYC), a seasonal operation of the Center.

The position will maintain a faith-filled, nurturing, safe and fun community that promotes Gospel values and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.

• Assures that the philosophy and mission of the St. Thomas More Center is apparent in the performance of duties. Communicates and promotes a strong commitment to the Center’s philosophy, mission, strategic plan, and Catholic identity.
• Supervises and mentors CYC young adult staff to ensure competence, evangelical understanding, and skill development. Recruits, hires and trains employees and volunteers to ensure compliance with Diocesan and secular laws, as well as youth ministry and risk management best practices.
• Manages the Safe Environment Program, as required by the Diocese of Des Moines.
• Communicates and interacts effectively and professionally with youth and young adults, parents/guardians, and co-workers, including during challenging or high-stress situations in the camp environment.
• Responds promptly and appropriately to unusual, hazardous, or emergency situations, including situations requiring sustained attention, timely decision-making, and adherence to established safety and emergency procedures.
• Works with CYC Chaplain(s) and staff of the Department of Evangelization & Mission to develop and implement faith curriculum for CYC participants. Provides opportunities for participants at CYC events to experience age-appropriate prayer, personal spiritual development, vocational awareness and communal worship experiences.
• Develops and supervises a structured leadership development curriculum for high school youth and young adults serving in paid and volunteer positions, including volunteer counselors and camp directors els positive leadership.
• Initiates and maintains accurate records and certifications of campers, volunteers and seasonal employees of CYC. Ensures that accurate financial information is maintained for necessary financial operations and employment compensation.
• Coordinates marketing outreach and promotion of CYC events to effectively reach target audiences and achieve budgeted attendance; including maintenance of accurate website, software, and social media content.
• Oversees the daily operation of the summer CYC camp program including camper registration and check-in/out, food service, program areas, first aid, canteen, and summer office operations.

• Participates in the Center’s annual budget planning process and monitors spending while coordinating purchasing for CYC throughout the year.
• Coordinates the recruitment, hospitality and honorariums for CYC guest speakers and resident women religious and seminarians.
• Works with Facilities Manager to coordinate summer cleaning, orders consumable supplies, and communicates summer facility maintenance needs.
• Acquires and maintains required…