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Group Camp Director

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Most communication will be by email at first until further in the process. Initial inquiries will not be responded to immediately so as to give time to consider the many applicants.

Position Profile
Group Camp Director
Camp Eagle: Rocksprings, Texas
MISSION STATEMENT:
We exist “to inspire Christ-like change through Outdoor Adventure, Authentic Relationships, and Biblical Truth,” and to use our mission to change the world.
COMMUNITY:
The makeup of our community determines a large part of what it is like to live and work here. We have about 80 people who live on-site year-round, consisting of full-time staff, their families, Gap-year students, and Facilitators. Since we are so far from any large towns or cities, all of our full-time staff live on-site. One example of our distance from town is that it takes 1 hour and 15 minutes to get to the closest Walmart in Kerrville. Camp Eagle is a beautiful place with many natural resources but calls for a somewhat remote living. Our staff is fairly active and involved in our community and ministry. Generally, we like good food, playing outdoors, and working hard as we are very passionate about our mission statement. We encourage applicants, at a further stage in the hiring process, to visit and ask many questions from various staff about what it is like to live and work here. We are the first to admit that as a community we have many shortcomings but hope to use even those to serve Jesus Christ. Does that sound like something you want to do?
WHAT WE BELIEVE
For a detailed description of what we believe, please visit our website https://campeagle.org/who-we-are/

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Dates: This is a full–time position. The Group Camp season is Mid May to Mid August, but the Group Camp Director’s responsibilities are year-round.
Department: Programs
Reports To: Director of Programs
Works With: The Program Team in the overall direction of Camp Eagle programs, the summer camp team (Individual Summer Camps, Travel Camp, and the Summer Wilderness program) in the planning and operations of summer camps, and the Group Camp staff in the oversight and direction of Group Camps. Also works closely with the Food Service Manager, Facilities Manager, Housekeeping Manager, Retail Manager, and Director of Administration.

Direct Reports: One full-time Program Assistant and summer staff of 45+

Program Description: Group camp is our summer camp for youth groups: Church groups, youth ministries, children’s homes, youth ranches, schools, anyone wanting a unique and fast-paced, 4, 5, or 6-day summer session jam-packed with outdoor adventure, authentic relationships, and Biblical truth.

Job Purpose: Fulfill our mission by managing the Group Camp program which ministers to over 130+ youth groups and 5,500 students.

Job Duties: The following are the primary areas of responsibility that evaluations are based on. As we are all one team, from time to time others may schedule your help with retreat season logistics, projects, etc.

Overall responsibility

Fill allocated beds with youth groups. (5,500)
Find staff to execute programming (45+)
Help to write innovative programming/ experiences for 5,500 students.
Maintain Camp Eagle’s relationship with 130 youth groups + summer staff.
Be a team player and work with all Camp Eagle departments to execute the program.

Fall to Spring

Implement and carry out a strategic marketing plan using the S.M.A.R.T. goals method that reaches our target demographic and fits with the overall Camp Eagle campaign. This will involve both on-site and off-site marketing efforts
Design and implement a relational aggressive grassroots (on the ground) marketing effort to new churches to fill the program to the capacity of beds filled and budgeted goals.
Implement a marketing plan until all 5500 beds for the summer are full.
Design & execute a marketing plan that aims to make a personal point of contact with new churches.
Follow up with all existing churches pre-registration to ensure a successful registration season.

Create and maintain a first-class Christian summer camp experience for youth groups in 6th-12th grade that meets the needs of youth and churches in the present culture with the truth of God’s Word
Work closely with an aggressive recruiting strategy to fill your staff numbers using past campers, church contacts, scheduled trips, counselor referrals, and new ideas to reach your goal
Keep close contact with your 130+ youth pastors to identify potential issues before they happen.
Maintain & develop key relationships with engaging/relational speakers & bands, that will deliver your programming ideas.
Hire summer speakers and worship leaders
Work closely with the Camp Eagle team & speakers to write clear speaking notes.
Dream big to improve summer staff experience, discipleship & staff training development
Work with a team at Camp Eagle/ and trusted youth pastors to develop engaging Bible studies for middle school and high school students around Texas.
Work closely with the administration/registrar team to make sure youth pastors and group leaders don’t have obstacles keeping them from registering for camp (always trying to lower the hassle factor)
And to ensure that the proper paperwork is filled out on time and payments made
Work closely with the maintenance team at Camp Eagle to help execute dreams of programmatic experiences or overall guest experience.
Help to establish a biblical curriculum each year that fits with a relevant theme and makes the Bible come alive for youth
Dream big to create memorable biblical experiences that make the Bible come to life for 5000+ students from Texas.
Work closely with a creative team for innovative decoration of designated themes.
Dream big to improve the guest experience from scheduling, activities, team building, counselor development, and much more!


Summer Duties

Train and supervise summer staff (counselors, program staff) on group facilitating, high elements, curriculum, experiences & leading youth groups from different denominations all around Texas.
Prepare staff through effective staff training for the ability to deliver programming to an array of denominations, cultures, and students around Texas.
Be available and a listening ear to staff and what they are experiencing with their groups, be available for feedback, advice, and wisdom.

Work with Camp Eagle summer staff/ program leads to execute program ideas, experiences and logistics that you dreamt up in the Fall/ Spring.
Be the main contact person for all youth pastors/ staff in the summer. Maintaining relationships with youth pastors who attend each session.
Conversation “fishing” with youth pastors and staff during each session to see if there's anything we can do to improve their camp experience.
Problem-solving when issues arise with scheduling, experiences, food, housekeeping, or staff. An ability to listen to the issue at hand and move quickly to improve the guest experience.
Work closely with the kitchen team to give accurate numbers and number of tables for our guests.
Work closely with the housekeeping team to make sure the correct rooms are being used and are clean upon guest arrival and departure.
Be available and seen by youth pastors/ staff for any possible issues they are facing that summer.
Work with youth pastors and registrar team to make sure all administrative boxes are checked and communication is clear with guests of what is required legally and programmatically before arrival.
Work with churches through 130 personal calls to build their customized ‘dream schedules’
Work with other Camp Eagle programs to ensure there are no schedule mis-haps or program overlaps/ “train wrecks”.
Work with bands & speakers to execute programming while gathering feedback from guests, staff on how they could improve.
Work with summer staff to develop, encourage and grow as each session continues.
Safety and Compliance awareness and implementation for all areas of the program
Partner with the Recruiter and summer camp team in recruiting Christ-like college-age students
Obtain and maintain necessary certifications to adequately and lawfully train summer staff
Lead college-age staff in carrying out the Camp Eagle mission while leading an exemplary personal life
Create an environment of encouragement, accountability and discipleship for our college age staff

Other Duties of ALL Camp Eagle Staff: Camp Eagle operates year-round. We have guests on the premises almost every day of the year. Serving guests is our number one priority, and therefore ALL staff must participate in guest service in some capacity. Tasks may include cooking, cleaning, facilitating group activities, running retail locations, general maintenance of camp property, and work projects as needed. There are often groups here on weekends, and all staff members will be required to work certain weekends as needed.

Character, Education, Abilities, Skills, Experience:
The ideal candidate will have:
Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the description above
2 years experience in marketing/ Sales
2 years in a ministry leadership role
Excellent listening/problem-solving skills
Mature knowledge of God’s Word
Excellent relationship development skills with youth pastors, churches, and summer staff.
Innovative/ self starter skills: a drive to fill beds, find staff and write incredible programing.
A strong ability to juggle multiple tasks & needs at one time.
An ability to work with many youth pastors and churches from different denominations.
A distinct ability to dream big and think outside of the box. Visionary skills.
Experience leading a large team & ability to clearly communicate and lead a team
Have a vision for how adventures are great at inspiring Christ-like change, creating authentic relationships, and discovering biblical truth
Vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ

Work Context: This job will be performed primarily on location at Camp Eagle except during the marketing season.
Travel: Required during the winter season for marketing and meeting with pastors. Use of Camp Eagle vehicles is available for travel. Camp Eagle reimburses for food and lodging as necessary.

Compensation: Details available
Salary, On-site housing, Basic Utilities, Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision allowance, 401(k), Retirement package after one year, Paid vacation time, Meals when eating at camp, Guest Housing Credits, Training Allowance

Disclaimer: This job description is not entirely comprehensive of all tasks required by this position.

Time:  Full-Time Year Round
Salary:  Paid
Category:  Programming

Updated: 11/9/2021 4:20:06 PM