Sacred Heart University
Summer Camp Wilderness Program Director
Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Connecticut, us, 06828
The Salvation Army Camp Lawrence M. Daley Camp & Conference Center
Recruitment began on December 28, 2025
and the job listing Expires on January 28, 2026
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.
Assist in the responsibility for the spiritual growth of the camp staff and campers.
Plan and implement camp programs with the assistance of the Wilderness Leadership team and following the direction of camp leadership.
Lead and facilitate outdoor recreation activities such as swimming, hiking, mountain biking, bouldering, camping, etc.
Inspire a passion for outdoors and nature.
Schedule daily and weekly duties for Head Cabin Leaders and Cabin Leaders.
Schedule and attend daily staff meetings.
Be available for campers and staff consultation.
Work with the Head Cabin Leaders for staff devotional meetings
Deal with discipline problems of campers and staff with direction from the Camp Director, Program Director and/or DYS as required.
Assist in the all-camp first day registration process and 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 several activities.
Good character, integrity and adaptability.
Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self‑control.
Current CPR and First Aid certified.
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.
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and the job listing Expires on January 28, 2026
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.
Assist in the responsibility for the spiritual growth of the camp staff and campers.
Plan and implement camp programs with the assistance of the Wilderness Leadership team and following the direction of camp leadership.
Lead and facilitate outdoor recreation activities such as swimming, hiking, mountain biking, bouldering, camping, etc.
Inspire a passion for outdoors and nature.
Schedule daily and weekly duties for Head Cabin Leaders and Cabin Leaders.
Schedule and attend daily staff meetings.
Be available for campers and staff consultation.
Work with the Head Cabin Leaders for staff devotional meetings
Deal with discipline problems of campers and staff with direction from the Camp Director, Program Director and/or DYS as required.
Assist in the all-camp first day registration process and 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 several activities.
Good character, integrity and adaptability.
Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self‑control.
Current CPR and First Aid certified.
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.
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