Employment Opportunity: Camp Director
- Please Note: Job descriptions are currently under review and are subject to change. Job descriptions will be finalized for candidate review before acceptance of any offer of employment
Reports to: Board of Directors
Receives Direction from: Chair of Board
Supervises: Program Manager, Logistics Staff, Program Staff
Responsible for: All staff, campers, volunteers and visitors at camp
Term Start: No later than first week of June
Term End: No earlier than last week of August
Wages: $23 – $25 per hour dependent on experience
Overview:
Camp McDougall is searching for a dynamic, experienced leader to join us as Camp Director for the upcoming season. This pivotal role oversees all aspects of camp life, ensuring a safe enriching, and positive experience for campers, staff, and volunteers alike. The Camp Director works closely with the Board of Directors, receives guidance from the Chair, and leads camp operations alongside a dedicated team. As the primary supervisor of camp operations, the Camp Director is responsible for maintaining high standards of safety, inclusivity, and community spirit in alignment with our mission as a United Church – affiliated camp.
Duties:
- Attends monthly Board Meetings to report to the Board of Directors on camp activity throughout the camp season, as well as on performance of program staff and senior counsellors
- Has responsibility for, and authority over, all staff and all matters relating to the camp while the camp is in session.
- Oversees the health and well-being of all staff and campers
- In conjunction with the Program Manager, recruits volunteers
- In conjunction with the Program Manager, plans and oversees staff training
- Responsible for abiding by the OCA “Code of Professional Ethics”
- Responsible for enforcing all rules and regulations as outlined in the Staff Manual
- Holds daily meetings with Program Manager to discuss any pertinent issues.
- Holds joint meetings with the Program Manager and all staff as need arises to address pertinent issues.
- Exemplifies a positive role model
- Ensures that the daily records are kept of the water system
- Performs all necessary water tests and adjustments and ensures water samples are submitted as required
Responsible for the following administrative tasks:
- Registration of Campers and maintaining Camper records
- Answer the phone, returning phone calls and emails, photocopying and any other office administrative duties
- Keep accounts, balancing petty cash, and approving purchases
- Cannot exceed allocated budget without Board approval
- Contact approved professional contractors to deal with electrical, plumbing and water system issues
- Keep a record of all long-distance telephone calls
- Perform (Mon.-Fri.) daily business trips to Thessalon, (mail, banking, etc)
- Ensures all accident/incident reports are filled out; completing WSIB forms when necessary
- Maintain all records
- Conduct evaluations of all the Program Manager, Cook, Assistant Cook and Caretaker
- Maintain daily log of visitors and any other pertinent information
- Ensures that all reports and inventories are completed and submitted by the September Board meeting
- Ensures that the Camp continues to meet all camping standards set out by the Ontario Camps Association and the United Church of Canada
Qualifications:
- Has a familiarity with the United Church of Canada, an appreciation for its ethos and theology, and knowledge of the OCA (Ontario Camping Association), and the United Church Camping Standards.
- Is a graduate of / or is currently enrolled in a post-secondary program related to Child Care Worker, Outdoor Recreation and Leadership, and/or Teaching to include familiarity with the understanding and management of stages of child development.
- Demonstrates a genuine desire to work with children, youth, and adults in their various roles and is committed to creating safe spaces for all campers and staff in all their diversity.
- Previous experience in a residential camp setting or equivalent.
- Excellent communication skills with a variety of age groups and skill levels (capacity to actively listen; provide and receive constructive feedback; ability to assess and evaluate program and staff and produce timely written reports).
- Displays Strong leadership skills (flexibility, a team builder, effective presentation skills, positive role modeling, sees the big picture/perceptive, is fair). They have an ability to be empathetic, foster team building and display and model mutual respect.
- Effective time management skills (ability to close the loop, focus on task, can delegate wisely, is organized, can prioritize urgent to non-urgent – yet not ignore).
- Strong Technology Skills: Have the ability to effectively communicate with board, parent/guardian, manage statistics, collect, process and decipher evaluations, communicate with regulators, and work in conjunction with the webmaster/administrator. Have a working knowledge of Word, Excel, and other relevant programs.
- Working knowledge of a financial budget and understanding of billing processes.
- Required to have or get the following certifications /checks:
- Current Vulnerable Sector Check (to be submitted 1 week prior to commencement of employment)Standard First Aid and Basic Rescuer (CPR)Current Worker Health and Safety AwarenessOperator Small Water Systems Course
- Holds a Class G Driver’s License
TO APPLY FOR THE CAMP DIRECTOR POSITION:
Please complete the Camp McDougall – Senior Staff Application form no later than December 15th, 2024.
Upon review of your application, you may be contacted for interviews which will be occurring in late December.