The Salvation Army Lawrence M. Daley Camp and Conference Center - Wilderness Program Director
Company Information
The Salvation Army Lawrence M. Daley Camp and Conference Center
United States
Calabasas, California
Contact Information
Cavaughn Higgs
Cavaughn.higgs@usw.salvationarmy.org
8182226327
Job Details
Job title: Wilderness Program Director
Date posted: January 02, 2025
Posting expires: May 30, 2025
The Wilderness Program Director is responsible for directing and supervising camp programs for teen ages 15 - 17 and providing direction and leadership for the summer staff. The Wilderness Program Director should focus on three main elements – Fun, Safety, and God. The Program Director is tasked with implementing the mission and vision of camp.
Room & Board: Summer housing and meals will be provided.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for submitting essential records (such as NOC’s, staff discipline notices, invoices, statistics and seeker forms, etc.) to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
• Provide general leadership, guidance and supervision of assigned staff. (This mainly relates to Wilderness Cabin Leaders and Head Cabin Leaders).
• Assist in the responsibility for the spiritual growth of the camp staff and campers. • Plan and implement camp programs with the assistance of the Program Team and following the direction of camp leadership.
• Assist in scheduling daily and weekly duties for Head Cabin Leaders and Cabin Leaders.
• Assist in scheduling and attending daily staff meetings.
• Be available for camper and staff consultation.
• Work with the Head Cabin Leaders for staff devotional meetings
• Deal with discipline of campers and staff with direction from the Camp Director, Program Manager and/or DYS as required.
• Assist in the all-camp first day registration process lead/organize the last day procedures.
• Organize the clean-up of camp after each session and at the conclusion of the summer.
• Maintain a high standard of personal Christian living as a role model for campers and staff. • Attend and actively participate in Staff Orientation and staff meetings.
• Oversee and maintain safety and health standards within the program.
• Support and enforce camp policies and practices.
• Show flexibility in programming that accommodates different camp populations.
• Communicate with parents and Corps in event of camper issues and concerns.
Qualifications:
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Minimum 2 years camping experience. • Ability to exercise confidentiality.
• Ability to relate to one's peer group.
• Ability to provide supervision and guidance to peers.
• Ability to teach a number of activities: pitching a tent, hiking, bouldering, building a fire, rock-climbing, swimming, etc.
• Good character, integrity and adaptability.
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self control.
• Previous counseling experience essential.
• Current CPR and First Aid certified. (We can provide this training)
• Must possess proven leadership and organizational skills.
• Interest in and ability to work with children
• Personal relationship and commitment to Jesus Christ.
• Ability to plan, originate, organize and carry out daily and special programs.
• Valid driver’s license and willing to complete TSA driver training.
Application link: https://www.campdaley.org/work-at-camp
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