Camp Manager - Camp Hope - Jobs in Calgary, AB

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Camp ManagerCamp Hope, CalgaryTitle : Camp Hope ManagerHope Mission is a non-denominational Christian inner-city rescue mission based in Alberta. Hope Mission has branches in Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, Evansburg and Wetaskiwin.Hope Mission Summer Camps offer an affordable high energy Christian summer camp experience for children and youth (ages 6-17) from single parent households, foster and group homes, and low income families. We maintain an intentionally low staff to camper ratio to provide campers the opportunity to thrive during their week at camp. Hope Mission has two summer camp properties: Brightwood Ranch (1 hour West of Edmonton) and Camp Hope (20 minutes west of Calgary).Camp Hope is a 100 acre property, 20 minutes west of Calgary (near Bragg Creek). Camp Hope provides a rustic experience where campers can experience God through nature. Facilities include a chapel, dining hall, hiking trails, amphitheatre, archery, and a sports field.______________________________________________________________________________________OUR VISIONHope Mission has a vision that men, women, youth and children who come to our doorswould come to know Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Saviour.This vision can be fulfilled only if all staff is diligentin serving, strengthening, and uplifting people in the name of Jesus Christ.______________________________________________________________________________________Job Summary:The Camp Hope Manager will provide leadership to the ministry and mission of Camp Hope in alignment with the Vision, Mission, Core Values, and Statement of Faith of Hope Mission.The Camp Hope Manager provides leadership and support to a team of approximately 25 summer staff and works closely with the Hope Mission Calgary Program Manager.During off season your role will include staff recruitment, program development, supporting volunteer groups, and hosting user groups, and serving in Calgary with the ministry team at the Hub in Calgary.Key Attributes:

• Leadership: Able to provide spiritual direction & care to the Camp Hope summer ministry team
• Passion for and commitment to working with children who face a variety of obstacles and challenges in their lives`
• Communication: Able to communicate and coordinate internally with other departments within Hope Mission as well as externally as a spokesperson for Camp Hope.
• Strategic Planning & Visioning: Excitement for building on the Hope Mission Summer Camps programming foundation, maintaining an emphasis on supportive relationships, personal growth, experiences in nature, and youth leadership development.
• Multi-Tasking: Able to juggle competing needs and prioritize completion of tasks and projects
• Crisis Response: Able to use conflict resolution & de-escalation techniques to manage crisis & conflict situations
• Networking: Able to liaise with partner schools, parents, donors, volunteer groups, local agencies, and community members

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for hiring, and training camp staff and volunteers in collaboration with the HR department
• Provide ongoing support for staff and volunteers through training, debriefing, prayer, Bible studies, staff meetings, performance appraisals, evaluation, and feedback
• Fosters a compassionate, strength based, and Christ-centered environment for the staff, campers, and families we serve
• Responsible for ongoing program development (with a strong emphasis on nature and wilderness activities), implementation, and evaluation
• Maintains a current and accurate knowledge of support resources and agencies available to children, youth, and families
• Maintains accurate documentation, reporting, and filing of critical incidents involving campers
• Develops a yearly program calendar.
• Maintains and implements Hope Mission policies and procedures to ensure safety of campers and staff
• Coordinates with Hope Mission’s Facilities and Maintenance Manager and the Maintenance Assistants team to ensure the upkeep of Camp Hope facilities and property maintaining a safe and clean working environment
• Coordinates program supply orders and the Purchasing facilitator.
• Coordinates camp menu requests with the Calgary Program Manager.
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with schools, community partners, donors, volunteers, and other support networks
• Ensures accurate statistics and reports are gathered for programs, events, and grants as needed
• Completes monthly reports for Hope Mission leadership.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills:

• Spiritual maturity and a growing relationship with Christ
• Camp Ministry and Leadership Experience (3-5 years)
• Experience working with underprivileged children and families
• Wilderness Outdoor Recreation experience
• Management experience
• Self-Starter, Team Player, Flexible: Able to manage competing priorities and multiple activities, events, and situations. Works well under pressure.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Superior listening skills
• Excellent Organizational skills
• Education: Completion of post-secondary degree. Degree in Ministry an asset. Relevant experience will be considered.
• Physical Fitness: Able to run, hike, and lift
• Highly detail oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Motivated and have the ability to work well independently and within a team.
• Ability to work well under time pressure.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to perform critical analysis.
• Superior telephone manners and etiquette

Other Requirements:

• Being a Christian Organization we require our employees to be in agreement and sign the Hope Mission Statement of Faith. (http://hopemission.com/about-us/values/)
• A letter of reference from a ministry or church is an asset

• Flexibility to work irregular and extended hours as required
• Ability to travel to represent and promote Hope Mission Summer Camps.

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada on a full-time basis.
• Able to provide Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and a Child Intervention Record Check.

• Adherence to Hope Mission’s Policies and Procedures.
• Experience with climbing walls, ziplines, and rope courses not required but an asset.
• Adherence Hope Mission’s Policies and Procedures.

START DATE: February / March, 2022.________________________________________________________________________________PLEASE SEND:

• Resume, and

• Cover letter stating why you would like to work in a Christian Ministry

TO: Human ResourcesEmail:_________________________________________________________________________________We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Quick Apply

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