Based at: Brightwood Ranch/Camp Hope

Reports to: Program Manger

Hours of work: 4 Month Paid Position – May to August

Compensation: $1800 per Month + Room and Board

Start date: May 1, 2023

Status: Contract Position: ending August 25^th, 2023

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OUR MISSION

To serve, strengthen and uplift men, women, youth and children through the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ

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Job Summary 

Program Lead:  Coordinate and supervise all areas of the Main Site camp program (games, activities, chapels, etc); mentor and support counsellors; provide support with camper behaviours; lead a staff Bible study.

Male/Female Unit Leader: Support counsellors; ensure counsellors are following policies and procedures and working towards camp goals; assist with camper support; oversee activity areas; lead small groups and one on one meetings for staff discipleship; assist where needed.  

Key Attributes:

• Passion for supporting vulnerable children, youth, and families.
• Leadership: confidence giving instruction to large group of children, youth and peers
• Team Work & Collaboration: Works well with others in a team environment

• Problem Solving: Creative and quick thinking is stress full situations, able to assist in crisis situations using de-escalation skills
• Positive Outlook: Ability to engage in regular physical activity (running, rock climbing, etc.)  and make camp activities fun and exciting
• Flexibility: Ready and willing to adapt and serve as needed given the ever changing demands of Summer camp ministry

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• May – June
  • Plan, organize, prepare, and pioneer all aspects of Main Site Program/Activities
  • Plan and prepare devotionals, Bible studies for Main Site Program
  • Participation in Staff Development/Meetings
  • Administrative duties as assigned/required
  • Cleaning duties on team rotation with other staff
• July – August
  • Execute and coordinate all aspects of Main Site Program/Activities
  • Supervision and oversight of Main Site Counsellors
  • Lead, facilitate, devotionals and Bible studies for staff, counsellors and cabin groups
  • Participate in camp wide activities (wide games, chapel, etc.)
  • Sleep in cabins when needed (community housing provided)

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience working with underprivileged youth, children and families in any setting
• Degree in Youth work, Ministry or Outdoor Recreation an asset
• Camp Ministry/Outdoor Recreation and Leadership Experience an asset
• Class 5 Driver’s License is an asset

Other Requirements:

• Being a Christian Organization, we require our employees to agree and sign the Hope Mission Statement of Faith.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada on a full-time basis.
• Able to provide Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search
• A letter of reference from a ministry or church is an asset
• Adherence Hope Mission’s Policies and Procedures.