Camp Manager II - Clearwater Cove

Young Life•Windham, ME

1d•$73,900 - $100,990•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for creating an environment where Young Life staff bring Christ to life by creatively presenting the complete gospel of Jesus Christ. Speaking clearly from the Scriptures, camp speakers introduce kids to the person of Christ, the nature of humanity, the work of Christ on the cross, the hope of the resurrection and the opportunity for reconciliation with God. Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith. Clearwater Cove is located in southwestern Missouri overlooking beautiful Table Rock Lake. Our camp staff live in nearby Kimberling City which has a small-town feel with shopping/entertainment options in Branson and Springfield. If you enjoy the outdoors there are many options available around Clearwater Cove. Our camp staff enjoy living in a close-knit community where we can work and play together. We strive to be a transformational community through Jesus committed to second-mile service and camping excellence.

Requirements

Young Life previous experience preferred.
3-5 years of general management and supervisory experience.
Demonstrate thorough knowledge and effective involvement in ministry.
Has proven leadership and relationship skills required to build a high-performing trusting team, communicate effectively, delegate responsibility and offer accountability.
Demonstrate operational disciplines including prioritizing, analyzing data, and developing and executing systems.
Ability and willingness to travel at least 3 times a year.
A Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, is required.
Profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.
Subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith.
Be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization.
Refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life.
Abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.

Responsibilities

Lead the community to ensure the health, safety and security of all guests and staff at camp (physically, emotionally and spiritually) as the Mission, Vision, Values and Methods of Young Life are implemented at camp.
Intentionally provide opportunities for staff to grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus.
Demonstrate a deep relationship with Jesus, commitment to spiritual formation and understanding of their personal ministry to others.
With support from supervisor, develop an annual personal spiritual growth plan utilizing the Individual Development Plan for yourself and ensure that all staff are developing an annual spiritual growth plan.
Foster an environment where camp staff have opportunities for ongoing spiritual development, including execution of their personal spiritual growth plan.
Call staff and volunteers to the common vision for individuals to encounter Jesus and know the truth of God’s love for them.
Equip servant leaders who anticipate and respond to the needs of our guests, staff and vendors, through Christ-like service.
Establish a culture of service and facility preparation that anticipates guest needs and responds with professionalism through intentional decisions and systems.
Demonstrate an understanding of hospitality as an essential role of the entire camp staff.
Partner with camp directors and assignment teams in order to produce a successful camping program.
Help build relationships that reflect the character of God with guests, staff, vendors and neighbors to foster healthy community.
Build relationships that reflect the character of God with guests, staff, vendors and neighbors to foster healthy community.
Ensure camp staff demonstrate the importance of their interpersonal relationships with guests, staff, vendors and neighbors and promote a healthy community.
Effectively lead department supervisors.
Build and equip a team that reflect the world wide body of Christ.
Collaborate with the field senior vice president, camping coordinator, regional directors and area staff on all matters involving use of the camp as an environment where the Gospel is proclaimed.
Partner with the camping committee in order to hear and appropriately respond to the concerns and desires of the Young Life staff they represent.
Participate with divisional leadership, national leadership and peers in training events and opportunities.
Manage with integrity the finances, people, buildings and equipment that have been entrusted to our ministry.
Manage comprehensive stewardship in partnership with Camping Services.
Ensure staff are being developed and equipped to participate in comprehensive stewardship of our ministry.
Responsible for revenues and expenditures in alignment with camping department’s financial policies and procedures.
Execute the camp’s business planning cycle with guidance from the camping coordinator.
Partner with mission leadership to determine fundraising priorities and funds for the further capital development of the camp. This includes the cultivation and maintenance of donor relationships in collaboration with Young Life’s development team.
Through a consistent and accountable evaluation process, we identify and provide opportunities for staff in continuing education, leadership development, career-pathing and cross-training.
Demonstrate a desire to grow through engagement in the Individual Development Plan process and participation in training and development opportunities.
Foster camp staff participation in the Individual Development Plan process as well as other training and development opportunities.
Identify and develop staff suitable for additional leadership opportunities.
Intentionally pursue opportunities in mission leadership, personal growth, and development.
Execute the recruitment, hiring and onboarding process for building a diverse and qualified team.
Ensure completion and documentation of annual performance evaluations and salary reviews with all staff.
Ensure camp planning and operations are consistent with the National Board and Camping department policies and within the standards and metrics required for excellence.
As an agent of Young Life, ensure compliance with governmental agencies whose jurisdiction effect camp operations.
Cast vision and set the pace for a healthy attitude and commitment to continuous improvement of the camp environment.
Ensure the creation of distraction-free environments that represent the multi-faceted love of God through the quality of facilities and the camp experience.
Staff must be able to convey a sense of Christ-like hospitality and concern for guests and staff.
Responding to the unexpected needs of a guest in a prompt and professional manner is important.
All staff members are expected to represent Young Life positively and professionally within the community and be able to work with and minister to the volunteer high school and college-age young people who attend our camp.
Young Life camps facilitate leader-centered ministry in the lives of kids and provide extraordinary environments where kids can encounter Jesus and grow in their faith.
The entire Young Life camping experience is a strategy for supporting the mission, vision, values and methods of ministry that we uphold.