Seasonal Summer Camp Director Job at Skylark in Richardson

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Camp Skylark is looking for a seasonal camp director to lead local day camps for elementary school aged children. This position is from March-August.

The Mission of Lionheart/Skylark is to see the lives of children and families transformed by the Gospel through Christ-centered Childcare and summer camps, in partnership with the local church.

This summer's camp locations are:

• Cottonwood Creek Church: 1015 Sam Rayburn Tollway, Allen, TX 75013
• The Heights Church: 201 W. Renner Road, Richardson, TX 75080
• Church at the Creek: 8001 County Road 125, McKinney, TX 75071

The Camp Director transforms the lives of children and families by leading and managing camp at the assigned location, hiring and discipling summer staff, and engaging with the local church and community.

The Camp Director serves as a ministerial role during the camp season, helping to accomplish the mission and vision of Skylark through evangelism, discipleship, and shepherding. While this role carries leadership responsibilities, it is seasonal in nature—focused on the unique ministry opportunities that arise during the summer months of camp.

Purpose, Vision, Mission

• The Purpose of Skylark is to grow the family of God in depth, number, and intimacy.
• The Vision of Skylark is that every child would have a hero. That families are rooted in church community. That our staff grows in the likeness of Christ.
• The Mission of Skylark is to make disciples of Jesus by partnering with local churches and operating excellent, gospel-integrated camps.

Objectives Of This Role

• Operate summer camp with excellence according to Skylark standards in 'The Compass'.
• Support the Area Director in hiring summer staff.
• Onboard and train summer staff, including creating and leading summer staff orientation.
• Disciple summer staff during the camp season.
• Invest in campers and their families.
• Build and maintain relationships with church partner staff and participate in intentional church partner initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Leading and Managing Camp.
• Implement 11 weeks of spiritually deep, actively engaging, fun, developmentally appropriate programming for campers.
• Lead in faithfully working toward camp spiritual goals.
• Engage with parents and campers during the summer to ensure a positive experience.
• Lead and supervise 20-40 summer staff.
• Ensure child and staff safety throughout camp.
• Maintain alignment with camp budgets.
• Staff Hiring, Training, Onboarding; support Area Director; manage candidates.
• Spiritually develop and disciple staff.
• Partner with local church & community: build relationships, coordinate logistics, storage, spiritual goals, recruiting, enrollment, financial aid.
• Regularly attend Sunday mornings during camp months for partnership.
• Develop personally: grow spiritual maturity and professional development.
• Maintain project deadlines to meet goals within specified timeframes.

Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Required: Two or more years in Christian camping or youth ministry management/leadership.
• Preferred: Experience in recruiting, interviewing, hiring and management.
• Proactive self-starter; maintain timelines for projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knack for building strong relationships and healthy culture.
• Ability to manage a team efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to work on-site at the partner church.

Must Participate And Pass In Licensing Training

• Rock Wall.
• Archery Tag.
• Inflatables.
• CPR/First Aid/AED.
• Responsibilities subject to change.

Senior Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Temporary

Job Function

Other

Industries

Non-profit Organizations

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