This position is critical to the ministry of Sky Ranch and contributes directly to our mission of leading youth and families to know and follow Christ. The Camp Director serves as such for all camp ministries.
This position will manage the site's operational calendar, working to organize and create communication between the various staff who share responsibility for the overall ministry of the camp, as well as their individual programs.
The Camp Director is responsible for the site's annual budget.
This position also has day-to-day responsibility for implementing and directing all facets of the site location and for maintaining compliance with the ACA accreditation program.
Budgets across all departments.
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE: Five years of camp management or similar experience.
KNOWLEDGE: In-depth understanding of camp management. Knowledgeable of innovative and successful camp and retreat programs. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing excellent customer service, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Proficient working knowledge and ability to use various office software including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook. Basic internet and social media skills.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to effectively manage staff in areas such as selection, development, coaching, motivation, scheduling, and performance evaluation. Necessary leadership skills to appropriately influence a team to achieve a desired outcome. Ability to hire, train and motivate team members. Ability to relate positively, influentially, and sensitively to a broad spectrum of persons in a variety of multi-tiered relationships and settings to include but not limited to guests (youth and families), clergy and staff of various Christian churches and organizations of all sizes, cultural identities and worship styles, co-workers, peers, and board members. Proven successful leadership experience; ability to build unity amongst a team and motivate them to work together toward a common mission. Excellent interpersonal skills, and relationship building skills.
Ability to plan, manage, and report budgets proficiently.
Financial management skills. Ability to provide strategic and logistical planning and facilitate meetings, conferences, workshops, and/or retreats as required. Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions. Ability to prepare moderately complex reports. Ability to exercise independent thinking and initiative. Ability to deal with complex situations or issues and make effective, timely and appropriate decisions. Excellent organizational skills: ability to multi-task and manage a variety of tasks. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to communicate the vision of Sky Ranch to both internal and external customers.
Guests, vendors, and contractors.
All location specific physical assets; buildings, grounds, vehicles, equipment and inventory.
Very limited physical effort required during non-summer months. Ability to use up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Summer months may require the ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally. Ability to grasp, push, pull, carry or otherwise manipulate objects; ability to perform tasks requiring action of muscles or groups of muscles and foot and/or hand-eye coordination. Requires basic physical agility, including but not limited to: bending for items below or reaching for items above the individual; crawling under equipment; stooping, and climbing step stools or ladder.
A balance of working indoors and outdoors, based on priorities of guest groups and team needs. No or very limited exposure to physical risk. Ability to travel to various geographic locations, including travel by car, and some overnight stays, including weekends.
Commitment to Christian principles and teachings both professionally and personally. Must be able to fully support Sky Ranch's Doctrinal Statement. An active membership in a church whose spiritual beliefs are aligned with Sky Ranch's Doctrinal Statement. Commitment to Sky Ranch's Vision, Mission, Values (Who We A.R.E.) and Principles (WOW, Stewardship, and Excellence) demonstrated in daily behavior. Must demonstrate annually a clear background check and review of child safety practices as required for camp accreditation by the American Camping Association. Possess personal spiritual discipline that models a proactive approach toward personal, spiritual, and relational health.