Wilderness Program Director

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.