Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
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 Summer Camp Director plays a pivotal role in advancing the mission of Sky Ranch by leading the overnight Summer Camp Ministry. This position is integral to shaping the culture, content, and execution of the Summer Camp experience, ensuring both staff and camper engagement are aligned with Sky Ranch’s core values of leading youth and families to know and follow Christ. The Director is responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of curriculum and programming that is consistent with Sky Ranch’s LifeMap, while also managing the overall Summer Staff experience and camper care. This role collaborates closely with direct reports, operations teams across multiple sites, as well as the sales and marketing teams, to ensure the ministry’s success.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership and Staff Development:
Establish clear goals and objectives for the Summer Camp Ministry and ensure their alignment with Sky Ranch’s mission.
Provide strategic leadership to direct reports, offering coaching and guidance to support their professional growth and development.
Monitor, evaluate, and provide constructive feedback to direct reports, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
Conduct regular performance evaluations and create opportunities for ongoing staff development.
Camper Experience and Care:
Ensure the safety, well-being, and spiritual growth of all overnight Summer Camp campers through high-quality programming and attentive care.
Serve as a key point of contact for camper families, addressing concerns and responding to feedback as needed.
Oversee camper-related surveys, tracking feedback and implementing improvements based on input from families and campers.
Program Leadership and Execution:
Lead the development and execution of comprehensive training for both full-time and summer staff to equip them for effective ministry.
Collaborate with Operations Teams to plan, organize, and execute a variety of camp programs, ensuring alignment with the overall camp goals and values.
Maintain an active presence at all summer camp locations to provide leadership, support, and oversight throughout the camp season.
Prepare and manage budgets for all overnight camp programs, ensuring financial resources are allocated efficiently and that all expenses are tracked and reported to the accounting department in a timely manner.
Develop and implement a compelling summer theme, including overseeing the production of videos and other promotional materials to enhance the camp experience.
Coordinate and train camp ministry leaders and content deliverers for impactful ministry moments during camp sessions.
Oversee the creation and final approval of all content and resource materials, ensuring they are accessible and aligned with Sky Ranch’s mission and values.
Operational Planning and Process Improvement:
Implement systems and processes to ensure the effective evaluation of operational procedures, forecasting, and design of camp ministry.
Develop strategies to improve camp structures and procedures, ensuring scalability and sustainability as Sky Ranch continues to grow.
Summer Staff Management:
Lead the recruitment and hiring process for over 850 Summer Staff across all camp locations, ensuring alignment with Sky Ranch’s mission and values.
Support Operations Teams in staffing decisions and staff placement, ensuring optimal matches between roles and staff strengths.
Oversee staff training, ensuring a comprehensive and effective orientation and preparation for all summer staff.
Provide ongoing leadership, mentorship, and discipleship for Summer Staff throughout their tenure, ensuring a positive and impactful experience.
Stay informed on industry best practices for recruiting, training, and developing summer staff, ensuring that Sky Ranch remains a leader in staff development.
Strategic Leadership and Vision Execution:
As a member of the Global Leadership Team, collaborate with senior leaders to set and execute the long-term vision and strategic objectives for Sky Ranch.
Contribute to the overall direction of the organization by offering insights and recommendations based on the needs of the Summer Camp Ministry.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain compliance with Sky Ranch’s employee policies and procedures.
Maintain compliance with all state and federal laws and regulatory requirements.
Perform other duties as required.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Budget and Summer Camp program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in camp/sport leadership, business or Christian ministries is preferred.
EXPERIENCE
At least four years of experience in camp ministry in a full-time leadership role.
KNOWLEDGE
Detailed understanding of the field of summer camp ministry through experience and research.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing excellent customer service, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Strong working 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.
Excellent leadership skills necessary to appropriately influence people 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. Exceptional 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.
EXTERNAL CONTACTS
Guests, families, University contacts, and vendors.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to use up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
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 some physical agility, including but not limited to bending for items below or reaching for items above the individual; crawling under desks; stooping, and climbing step stools or ladder.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Works indoors in normal office environment majority of the time; works outdoors most of the time in the summer.
Ability to travel to various geographic locations, including travel by car, and some overnight stays including weekends.
OTHER
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.