American Camp Association's Year-round Jobs @ Camp February 2, 2010 Here's the next Year-round Jobs @ Camp! The following are current year-round job openings at camps in the U.S. To place a job opening on Year-Round Jobs @ Camp, visit www.ACAcamps.org/jobs/yrjc/ American Camp Association Web site! http://www.ACAcamps.org - Summer camp jobs http://www.ACAcamps.org/jobs/ - ACA's Find a Camp http://find.ACAcamps.org - Camp Education & Training opportunities http://www.ACAcamps.org/education/ - Become a member of ACA! http://www.ACAcamps.org/membership/ - Order resources from ACA's Bookstore http://www.acabookstore.org Alphabetical by state under the following categories: Activity Specialist = 11 Administration = 23 Food Services = 1 Health & Wellness = 1 Site & Facilities = 2 * New listings = 21 ACTIVITY SPECIALIST --------------------- * CHALLENGE COURSE DIRECTOR – ARIZONA Friendly Pines Camp is a residential co-ed youth camp in the mountains just outside Prescott, AZ. Year-round position. Duties include, but are not limited to, facilitating high and low ropes course, training facilitators, overseeing/developing summer challenge program, supervising the challenge staff, insuring safety and ACA compliance, maintaining course and equipment, recruiting and facilitating off-season user groups (corporate, school, church). Must be a college graduate with 5 years ropes course/challenge program experience. Candidate must be hard working, clean living, team player, and happily willing to perform any and all tasks that a camp demands. Salary dependent upon experience. Compensation includes housing, utilities, medical insurance, vacation time, and meals when available. Position begins immediately. Send cover letter and resume to knissen@friendlypines.com or fax to 928-445-6065. For more information, visit our website at www.friendlypines.com. (ACA Accredited) DIVERSITY COUNSELORS – CONNECTICUT The Discovery Center, an award winning diversity education program is seeking counselors for a high quality experiential curriculum and outdoor activities effort. Our full year program offers residential experiences for 4th, 5th & 6th grade students from urban & suburban communities in a camp setting. Camp, teaching, or outdoor education experience is a plus. Responsibilities include teaching classes in diversity, math, science, language arts, teambuilding and creating a positive learning environment. Spring session starts 3/15/10 and ends 6/11/10. Salary commensurate with experience starts at $325-$350 per week for 1st season employees. Lodging included, meals provided when students are present at camp. Visit us at www.discoveringdiversity.com. We are an EOE. Send resume, cover letter & 3 references to: Sharon Roberts, Director of Curriculum & Instruction at: sharonroberts@discoveringdiversity.com or apply online. Call (860) 681-2722 for more information. * OUTDOOR PROGRAM EQUESTRIAN SPECIALIST – GEORGIA Full Time Equestrian Director: Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, Inc. (www.gsgatl.org) Camp Meriwether (Luthersville, GA) and Camp Misty Mountain (Armuchee, GA) seek professional Equestrian Directors to supervise our year-round and summer resident camp horse program. See the complete job description on our website under “contact us.” Applicants should have significant experience working with and managing a herd. The position requires teaching all skill levels of riders ages 6-17, in both English and Western disciplines, in large and small groups. Minimum Level 2 Instructor in English and Western. Ability to communicate effectively with children, adolescents and adults is essential. Some veterinary and farrier knowledge is helpful. Girl Scout and/or experience working with children in a camp setting is preferred. This position includes onsite housing and utilities. Both positions include onsite housing and utilities. Send a letter of application and resume to Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, Inc. Attn. Human Resources, 5601 North Allen Road, Mableton GA 30126. Salary range $24k to $27k EOE. (ACA Accredited) * ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATOR – INDIANA Environmental Educator, year round -half time position. Responsible for planning and providing high quality nature discovery programming on a year round basis. Lead outdoor education activities in summer with residential summer campers and in non summer months to elementary students utilizing 100 acre camp as an outdoor lab for natural science exploration. Qualified Candidates must have at least one year experience, ideally more, in working with children as an environmental educator in an outdoor setting. Must have college degree in environmental science or related field and proven ability to engage students. Good organizational and communication skills required. Salary range: $14,000 to $16,500 depending on qualifications. Send resumes and cover letter by no later than February 22 to dan@jamesoncamp.org. Must be able to start by April. (ACA Accredited) OUTDOOR EDUCATION LEADER – INDIANA Spring 2009, Seasonal Outdoor Education Leader – Indiana. Camp Tecumseh YMCA Outdoor Center is one of the premier YMCA camps serving around 35,000 people a year. Camp Tecumseh is a 500 acre facility centrally located between Indianapolis, IN and Chicago, IL, serving around 140 schools a year. Programs include Pioneer Heritage (Indiana History), Foundations for Success (Character Development), Discovering Nature (Environmental) and Earthship Journey (Environmental). Camp Tecumseh is looking for outgoing individuals with a desire to work around and lead children (experience a big plus), expecting to be a part of a staff team that works for each other in order to create exceptional experiences. The season goes from March 8 – May 21. $270/week + room and board provided. For more information please visit our web site at www.camptecumseh.org and contact Tom Elliott (765 564 2898 or tome@camptecumseh.org). (ACA Accredited) * OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAM STAFF – MICHIGAN The AYF is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position of Outdoor Education Program Staff. This position runs from 4/14/10 through 9/3/10. Resp. include group facilitation, a role on our summer camp program team (DOE), and facilitation of our National High School Leadership Conference. All staff must commit to 10 days of staff training, which will include facilitation training, site orientation, ARC Lifeguard/FA/CPR certification and AYF curriculum orientation. $200-$280/week, DOE. Benefits: housing, meals during programs, and health insurance reimbursement. Qualified candidates have a bachelor's degree in any youth-, outdoor- or education-related field, have a strong passion for positive youth development and some experience with facilitation. Experience with life guarding, ropes courses, environmental education or WFA/WFR a plus, but not required. website: www.ayf.com. Mail/Email resume/cover letter to Adam Russell, 8845 W. Garfield Road, Shelby, MI 49455. (ACA Accredited) HOSPITALITY & PROGRAM COORDINATOR – MINNESOTA One Heartland, a national non-profit organization enhancing the lives of children impacted by HIV/AIDS and other life challenges seeks a nine (9) month Hospitality & Program Coordinator. Ideal candidates must be passionate about our mission, energetic & a dynamic leader. Must possess: organization, marketing, office, computer, program & customer service skills. Responsibilities: Develop effective relationships with guest/user groups, design & implement programs and education, assist in food preparation and general housekeeping. Requirements: Related Bachelor's Degree or camp programming experience equivalent + familiarity with diverse, special needs, & at risk youth populations. Position located in Willow River, MN. $650-$850 twice a month stipend + private room & board (laundry, wireless internet & some meals). Email cover letter & resume to: careers@oneheartland.org. Position open until filled. (ACA Accredited) OUTDOOR EDUCATION NATURALIST – NEW JERSEY Camp Mason seeks individuals for positions that directly involve teaching groups of students in outdoor, environmental and recreational activities. Duties: Plan and teach classes to students 10 - 14 yrs. old; supervise outdoor recreation activities, assist with curriculum development, lead hikes and night hike programs. Requirements: Degree in Environmental Science, Education, Biology, or related field; must be comfortable outdoors and familiar with outdoor recreation and natural sciences; capable of supervising children; some knowledge of at least 3 key curriculum subjects. Stipend of $300-$320 per week paid for seasonal contract, additional to fully paid room and board. Evening program work pays an additional $15 per hour. Spring season runs March 1st - June 20th 2010. To apply submit resume and cover letter to Alison Fisk, Outdoor Center Director, YMCA Camp Mason, 23 Birch Ridge Road, Hardwick, NJ. 07825; Ph. 908 362 8217; Fax. 908 362 5767; Email. alison@campmason.org. (ACA Accredited) PROGRAM COUNSELOR – NORTH CAROLINA Camp Sea Gull/Camp Seafarer are YMCA camps on the coast of North Carolina. Join our leadership team as we provide residential programs for year round school students, corporate team building, family camp programs and outdoor education. Looking for qualified staff to facilitate a variety of activities (ex.archery, canoeing ,athletics, sailing, swimming, arts and crafts..)Employment begins in March with extensive staff training including Lifeguard Certification and High Ropes training. Programs run through May with additional summer employment possible after that. Staff members are provided onsite housing and weekly wage. Apply online at www.seagull-seafarer.org or fax resumes to (252) 249-2259 (ACA accredited) OUTDOOR EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR – OHIO Nature's Classroom at FFA Camp Muskingum (www.ffacamp.com) is seeking enthusiastic individuals to teach outdoor education to students in 4th-6th grade Monday - Friday in a residential camp setting; instruct hands-on classes, lead day and night hikes, nature center tours, and low-ropes co-initiatives with field groups of 11-18 students. Contribute to evening programs, new games, and general program execution. Housing is provided for staff members in our newly renovated staff house. QUALIFICATIONS: Sincere interest in young people, positive role model, enthusiastic, and excited to work outdoors with a diverse program. BA/BS or summer camp experience working with children is a plus. As a multidisciplinary program, we strive for diversity among our staff members. Interested individuals from all major areas of study are encouraged to apply. To apply, send resume to Janelle Willey, Director, at willey.janelle@gmail.com. (ACA Accredited) * WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CAMP COORDINATOR – TEXAS Would you like to inspire a positive change in the way people think, feel and act in response to wildlife? As a Wildlife Conservation Education Coordinator at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, it would be your job to do just that. This education professional is responsible and accountable primarily for developing and presenting high quality wildlife conservation education curriculum for children's camps, training interns, and assisting with camp schedules and logistics. In our 1,700-acre facility, you will work with schools, camps, summer camps, families, and other audiences, presenting a variety of education programs. You will also give guided tours, which explore our 9½-mile Scenic Wildlife Drive where giraffe, zebra, addax, and 50 other wildlife species roam in large pastures. If interested, please send your questions and/or a cover letter and resume to irisb@fossilrim.org Attention: Iris Broyles You can also visit our website at http://www.fossilrim.org. ADMINISTRATION ---------------- * EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – ALABAMA Executive Director, Camp Sumatanga, Gallant, Alabama. Posted: January 29, 2010. Deadline: March 5, 2010. Sumatanga Camp and Conference Center is a 1,700 acre United Methodist facility located about 1 hour north of Birmingham, Alabama with an annual budget of approximately $2 million. Sumatanga has a rich tradition of providing Christian hospitality for spiritual renewal, recreation, and fellowship for more than 50 years. Camp Sumatanga is seeking an Executive Director possessing a deep Christian faith with the ability to demonstrate that faith in action. Candidates must have at least three years of experience with administration of camps or other hospitality activities. The candidate must have a working knowledge of financial management as well as outstanding organizational and leadership skills. Candidates must also have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively to a broad audience. To receive an application packet, contact Suzy Rutledge at: suzy@sumatanga.org. For more information, contact Mike Byrne at: Mikeby@bellsouth.net. Our website is: sumatanga.org. Deadline to apply is March 5, 2010. (ACA Accredited) DIRECTOR OF CAMP /SPECIAL PROGRAMS – CALIFORNIA Director of Camp Alonim/Special Programs at American Jewish University. The director be responsible for all aspects of Camp Alonim, including, but not limited to, hiring, supervision, recruitment, budget management, compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, programmatic, educational, artistic, recreational and Judaic content, and participating in fundraising efforts. In addition, the Director will assist the Dean of the Whizin Center for Continuing Education and be responsible for the strategic direction, design, planning, implementation and overseeing of various Jewish content projects, programs and activities, as needed. Knowledge and experience of Jewish camp programming and implementation is required. Advanced degree is preferred but at least a B.A. degree is required. A complete job description may be obtained by emailing ddolder@ajula.edu. Please submit cover letter and resume via email to ddolder@ajula.edu (ACA Accredited) DIRECTOR, CAMP & RECREATION SERVICES – CALIFORNIA Guided by the belief that all lives have equal value, Via Services works to help children and adults with developmental disabilities and special needs achieve greater self-sufficiency and lead richer lives. Our management team is currently offering a rewarding opportunity to an effective professional with a graduate degree in education, therapeutic recreation, psychology, counseling, nursing, social work, applied behavior analysis, behavioral medicine, speech and language or rehabilitation. He or she will have at least one year's experience in planning and implementing adaptive skills training programming. The Director will be evaluated in the following key results areas: Program Development/Implementation: innovative programs meeting current and emerging needs, maximized capacity, accreditation/licensing/regulatory compliance, internal quality assurance standards; Staff Development: attracting and retaining high performing staff and leadership team; Budget Development, Fiscal Management and Control: revenue growth, expense control and productivity improvement; Risk Management: implementation of organizational policies and procedures; Strategic Planning: participation in visioning and planning for facility use and program development for the next 3 – 5 years. Contact Leslie, lleger@viaservices.org. (ACA Accredited) ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – COLORADO Anderson Western Colorado Camps, is located on the Colorado River 50 miles northwest of Vail. Our programs provide positive outdoor experiences for children with a strong horse emphasis, rafting, climbing, backpacking etc. We have an IMMEDIATE opening for a positive, caring, hard-working person (or couple) in our small family business. Assistant Director reports to the Camp Director & is involved in all areas of camp, staff, & camper management. Responsibilities include camper enrollment, staff recruitment, general office, staff supervision, direction of daily program, off-site trip management and other duties related to the smooth operation of camp. Qualifications: Degree in camping/recreation or related field, 2 yrs.exp in management/supervision. Great organizational & people skills and our ideal candidate has extensive riding exp. & horse knowledge. Competitive salary, benefits and yr. round on-site housing provided. Please send resumes to Christopher Porter chrisp@andersoncamps.com. (ACA Accredited) * OUTDOOR EDUCATION MANAGER & CAMP DIRECTOR – FLORIDA Position includes directing a 500 acre ACA accredited summer camp facility serving approximately 800 Girl Scouts in north Florida; strong aquatic and horse programs. Utilizing a strong volunteer network, plans and implements year-round outdoor and environmental education programs facilitated at an additional 5 outdoor facilities in a 16 county region as well as community collaborative events. Position is integral in developing program for a newly built 250 acre camp opening in April, 2010 and includes responsibilities in budget management, risk management, strategic planning, and volunteer/staff management. Previous camp experience; ability to exemplify the Girl Scout mission/promise/law; commitment to leadership development, diversity, pluralism; and strong communication, conflict resolution, time management, and interpersonal skills needed. Request complete job description or send resume to kgordon@girlscouts-gateway.org (HR). www.girlscouts-gateway.org. (ACA Accredited) * PROGRAM DIRECTOR – FLORIDA Florida Lions Camp, a non-profit, year-round inclusive camp, serving campers of all abilities, seeks passionate, qualified, enthusiastic camp professional to serve as Program Director. Located in Central FL, FLC brings campers together providing recreational experiences where campers can learn, play & grow – focused on what they can do, not what they cannot. Off-season FLC provides respite care, runs special camp sessions, & offers rental services to outside groups. Candidate should possess outstanding leadership, organizational, communication & supervisory skills. Program Director reports to Executive Director. Bachelor's degree in camping/recreation or related field & ACA Director qualified/obtainable. 2 yrs experience in camping admin. & experience with persons with disabilities is preferred. Salary includes housing + competitive benefit package. Please send resume/cover letter to Barb at bjcage@hotmail.com (fax: 863-696-2398). No calls please. Check out www.lionscampfl.org for more info. (ACA Accredited) DIRECTOR OF OUTDOOR MINISTRIES – ILLINOIS The position is a visionary and leadership position as part of the Illinois South Conference staff team with responsibilities for developing and promoting outdoor ministries throughout the Conference area. The current facility, DuBois Center, is located in a lovely, wooded, tranquil setting. Our year-round programming includes a major equine program, Christian and secular summer camps for children, family camping, Nature's Classroom workshops, a variety of retreats promoting Christian education and spiritual formation, corporate meetings and events, a craft and music festival, work camps and individual renewal. Our 315-acre facility includes a conference center; sleeping cabins; two lakes for fishing, canoeing and swimming; miles of trails for hiking and riding; a stage for performances; a worship area; and labyrinth. The successful candidate will be a person of faith with experience in and a passion for the day-to-day management of an ACA-certified camp and visioning for the future. Go to www.iscucc.org for job description and application. Send application with resume to sculver@iscucc.org or to 1312 Broadway, Highland, IL 62249. For more information, call 618-654-2125. Submission deadline is Feb 15, 2010. (ACA Accredited) * PROGRAM DIRECTOR / ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR – MAINE Camp Kippewa, an all-girls residential camp in Maine, has two summer job openings with the possibility of a year round position starting in the fall. Program Director is responsible for camper and staff scheduling, organizing and running options days/free choice periods along with assisting in other aspects of operations and programs. We are looking for someone who is experienced, well-organized, comfortable organizing large groups of campers and staff, and a lot of fun! Assistant to the Director involves office management, camper and staff communication and well-being, as well as general assistance to the director in any and all aspects of camp. We are looking for someone who is experienced, nurturing, organized, reliable and who has great people skills. Year round position will be based out of Massachusetts. This position will involve helping with general office work and year-round camp operations. Please apply online: www.kippewa.com. (ACA Accredited) * CAMP DIRECTOR – MAINE The Susan Curtis Leadership Center includes Camp Susan Curtis in Stoneham, as well as Arts & Technology Camp in Lovell, Maine. Tuition-free programs including camp, wilderness trips, leadership training, arts education and other curricula geared for the achievement of positive self-concept and outcomes for children and youth. The Camp Director is responsible for staff recruitment and retention, and the operational, programming and facilities management of both campuses. The successful candidate should be a team player with a track record of positive outcomes, learning experiences, good interpersonal and verbal skills, and an extraordinary passion to help children in need. Minimum 2-3 years experience or equivalent, and college. Equal opportunity employer. Apply: Alan Cartwright, Susan Curtis Foundation, 1321 Washington Ave. Ste. 104, Portland, Maine 04103, info@susancurtisfoundation.org, www.susancurtisfoundation.org. (ACA Accredited) * CAMP DIRECTOR – MASSACHUSETTS Located on 500 acres of woodlands, fields, and ponds in South Athol, MA, the Fresh Air Camp offers a fun and enriching overnight camp experience during the summer months for boys and girls ages 8 to 16. Fresh Air Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association. CAMP DIRECTOR: The Camp Director is responsible for the overall management, direction, coordination, and evaluation of our Fresh Air Camp. This includes planning, directing, and supervising all camp programs and staff. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Human Services and/or five years in related field. Excellent communication and computer skills required. Must have at least one season of camp administrative experience. Experience with urban youth preferred. No relocation assistance will be provided. CONTACT INFORMATION: Please send your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to Human Resources at: hr@goodwillmass.org. To learn more about Goodwill, visit us at: www.goodwillmass.org. (ACA Accredited) * CAMP DIRECTOR – MICHIGAN Camp Wathana, owned and operated by Camp Fire USA, located in Holly, MI is seeking full time Camp Director/Caretaker. Job Qualifications; Bachelor's degree in recreation, outdoor education, related field, plus previous resident sleep-over camp and administrative experience, possess current CPR and First Aid certificates. Job Requirements: Maintain camp budgets, recordkeeping, follow policy/procedures, hire/train staff, camper and rental recruitment, marketing and publicity, event coordination, maintain licensing and accreditation, volunteer management, and some facility maintenance required. Must be able to oversee property, programs, rentals, and perform some facility maintenance. Time will be shared between Camp Fire USA office and camp location. Salary range $25,000-$30,000, plus use of 3 bedroom home on property included rent free. For more information go to www.campfiresem.org. To apply e-mail resume and cover letter to Jtruel@campfiresem.org. (ACA Accredited) RESIDENT CAMP DIRECTOR – MONTANA Spend your summer in beautiful Montana and Wyoming! Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming is hiring a Camp Director. Part time hours to start immediately and full time June- Aug. Competitive salary. The Camp Director is responsible for directing the execution of all resident camp activities and operations related to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience program delivery for the Camp Pathway. She/he identifies, directs, and supervises all camp program activities, volunteers, and camp staff. Responsibilities include development, organization, implementation, and management of the camp program operations, systems, and processes. The director ensures ongoing staff and volunteer development; promotes Girl Scouting in the community; and maintains positive parent, public, and community relations. Responsible for oversight of camp staff, programs and facilities. Please contact Erika Willis at 406.252.0488 or email a cover letter, resume and three references to erika@gsmw.org. * CAMP DIRECTOR – NEBRASKA Camp Comeca and Retreat Center, Cozad, NE seeking Camp Director for ACA site approved ministry of the Nebraska United Methodist Conference. Applicants should have experience running a camp, maintaining ACA accreditation, strong administrative and financial abilities, fundraising and public relations experience and be spiritually grounded with a mature Christian faith. Complete job description available at www.umcneb.org under the "Camping" Quick Link. Submit cover letter and resume by February 26 deadline to NUMCC, attn: J. Henderson, 3333 Landmark Circle, Lincoln 68504, or by email to jhenderson@umcneb.org. (ACA Accredited) CAMP DIRECTOR – NEW YORK Camp Stella Maris located on beautiful Conesus Lake in Upstate New York has an immediate opening for Full Time Camp Director. CSM is seeking a highly motivated individual with a passion for camp and who possesses excellent communication, organization, leadership and supervisory skills to join our exceptional team of professionals. This key position will provide on-site management and supervision of residential and day camping programs. For a more detailed job description, please visit the job openings page on our website www.campstellamaris.org. Candidates must be minimum 25 years of age. Qualifications include bachelor's degree, 3-5 years administrative experience/camping industry strongly preferred. Excellent compensation package available. EOE. CSM is accredited by ACA. Deadline for applications is February 12th, 2010. Send cover letter and resume to john@campstellamaris.org or Camp Stella Maris, 4395 East Lake Road, Livonia, NY 14487. (ACA Accredited) CAMP DIRECTOR – NEW YORK Manhattan Youth's Downtown Day Camp has a year-round director's opening for its new 5th– 8th grade Upper Division Day Camps operating in NYC. The candidate will also organize our one week Upstate Nature Camp and have supervisory and/or teaching responsibilities in our after-school programs during the year. Upper Camps will focus on sports, performance arts and nature. Responsibilities include promotion, hiring, training and daily operations. It's a 12 month position with benefits. Requirements: 3 years minimum experience as camp director or assistant director, experience and enthusiasm for sports and outdoor life is a must, excellent references, enjoy a fast-paced environment, love working as a team (we have a very collaborative culture), enjoy supervising and professionally developing staff, teaching experience is a plus. Send resume, 3 references, cover letter & salary requirements to: campads@downtowncommunitycenter.org - See manhattanyouth.org for organizational information. (ACA Accredited) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – NEW YORK New York Service for the Handicapped owns and operates Camp Oakhurst, a 15-acre camp in Oakhurst, New Jersey, that for 100 years has provided a full range of recreational experiences for children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities. The Camp serves over 500 individuals each year. Camp Oakhurst is looking for a dynamic and dedicated leader to be its new Executive Director. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited school; advanced degree preferred. At least ten years of senior management experience in a non-profit organization working with the disabled. Strong fiscal skills with experience in creating and controlling operating and program budgets of comparable size or greater. Recognized achievement in donor and funder identification. Responsibilities include: Manage overall operations, work with the Board to diversify and expand funding, provide vision and strategic leadership. For complete job description and how to apply, please go to: www.harrisrand.com. (ACA Accredited) * PROGRAM DIRECTOR – OKLAHOMA Here is an opportunity for a well-qualified candidate to advance the YMCA mission in one of the most beautiful YMCA camp settings in the country. Applicants should possess proven programming and relationship-building skills as they relate to the leadership of a camp operation. Requirements include a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience in related fields. We are looking for applicants who are energetic, creative, prepared for the performance setting of marketing and growing a summer camp program, experienced with all the technology needed to operate a modern summer camp, a good communicator, self-starter, willing to travel and ready to work as a strong team member. Competitive Salary, on site housing included, retirement and paid leave provided, health and other benefits offered. Send cover letter and resume to Rick Burris, Executive Director, YMCA Camp Classen, Rt 1 Box 47, Davis, OK 73030 or rburris@ymcaokc.org. (ACA Accredited) CAMP DIRECTOR – SOUTH CAROLINA Asbury Hills is a dynamic, growing, passionate Camp and Retreat ministry seeking a new leader! Have you dreamed about leading a ministry that is growing, expanding, reaching more and more people each year? Are you ready to change the world and partner with God to help change the lives of countless children, youth, adults and families? Asbury Hills Camp and Retreat Center, a United Methodist related ministry in the beautiful mountains of northwest South Carolina, is seeking a Director with deep, passionate Christian faith and excellent leadership skills. With new and expanded facilities, the ministry is poised for continued growth. Pray about it, dream about it, and if you are called to explore, contact Jody Oates at joates@sccampsandretreat.org for an application packet. Also see our website at www.asburyhills.org. Deadline to apply is Friday, February 12, 2010. (ACA Accredited.) * CAMP DIRECTOR – TENNESSEE SUMMARY: Easter Seals Tennessee seeks a highly motivated individual to lead the camping program. The Camp Director leads the strategic development of recreation services within the organization. This position requires formulating priorities and fostering a work environment consistent with the Easter Seals vision and mission, as well as the growth of the recreation service line in a manner that is responsive to customer need and desire. Lastly, this position is responsible for the growth of recreational competencies within the organization and personal development of individuals within existing positions. Please visit our website at www.eastersealstn.com to apply. * CAMPING DIRECTOR – TEXAS Immediate opportunity for experienced person. Over 9,000 acre facility in Davis Mountains (Buffalo Trail Scout Ranch) with a separate COPE/ROPES facility. Main camp includes horseback riding, hiking, climbing/rappelling, backcountry theme camps, swimming, scuba... Looking for an individual to take us to the next level. College degree is required. Boy Scout background a necessity. Strong and proven track record including evidence of fiscal controls, program quality, seasonal staff management and recruiting at a minimum. Send resume, 3 references, salary history. No phone calls please! Incomplete information, including salary history, will not be considered. Contact by email: lg4bsa@yahoo.com ATTN: Scout Executive. www.buffalotrailbsa.org. INTERN – TEXAS We are passionate about our mission to help all campers grow into the champions they are meant to be. To do this, we find committed and focused individuals and then invest our time and energy to make them the best team possible. Camp Champions is a family-owned, co-ed camp with a ten week season featuring 3-week terms. We are looking for high-energy interns with a passion for serving children and working hard. The internship is designed to start as a four-month position and can grow depending on the applicant and their experience at Champions. Interns will learn about running an excellent resident camp, including administration, camper recruiting and counselor recruiting. We are committed to making our intern graduates the best trained in camping. If this challenge appeals to you, please send an email to Jonathan Shirley at jshirley@campchampions.com (subject line “Intern Application”) with your resume and your thoughts. (ACA Accredited) * CAMP ADMINISTRATOR – VIRGINIA Camp Fraser is a beautiful church camp located on the Potomac River just 25 miles outside Washington, DC. Calvary Baptist Church (www.calvarydc.org) seeks a Camp Administrator to serve on our church staff and help our congregation dream about what our camp can become. Our ideal Camp Administrator will have experience developing and marketing a comprehensive vision and program for a camp/retreat center, and will share our passion for maximizing the potential of this incredible resource. Please contact our Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Amy Butler, to request a full job description and details or to submit a resume for consideration. abutler@calvarydc.org. We will accept resumes and letters of interest through March 1. ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR (MALE) & COUNSELORS - VIRGINIA Camp Holiday Trails is hiring seasonal staff! CHT is a residential camp for children with special health needs located in beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia. Now seeking an experienced male candidate to join our summer directing staff as Assistant Program Director. The Assistant Program Directors will plan, implement and evaluate the summer camp program and will perform a broad range of duties including serving as liaison between Directors and Counselors while leading the Blazer Teen Leader Program and/or the Volunteer Program. Candidate will hold a minimum of a 2-year degree with minimum of 2 years experience in camping, child development, or working with children with special needs. Be organized, detail oriented, and able to multi-task. Semi-private housing along with competitive seasonal salary. Contact Program Director Ashley Arquilla at ashley@campholidaytrails.org or 434-977-3781 today! Also hiring seasonal counselors (male & female) that facilitate a program area. Apply today! (ACA Accredited) FOOD SERVICES -------------------- * FOOD SERVICE MANAGER – CALIFORNIA The Food Service Manager shall be responsible for interpreting Sierra Nevada Journey's mission through food service provided at Grizzly Creek Ranch Campus. Qualifications: Three years training and two years experience; or three years experience in cooking for large groups in a camp or other institutional setting. Two years experience in food purchase, storage, nutritional menu planning, preparation and service. Three years experience supervising food service personnel or two seasons working in a food service lead capacity for Grizzly Creek Ranch Campus/Sierra Nevada Journeys. Two years customer service experience. Ability to use Microsoft Office software. Hold ServSave Food Handlers certification/or be able/willing to obtain certification before employment. Qualification from a recognized culinary school, preferred but not essential. Hold a valid California drivers license with good driving record. The Food Service Manager, shall have competence in and delegated responsibility for the following: Food Service; Supervision; Financial Management; Customer Service; Other duties as assigned. Expectations will be set by the Vice President of the Grizzly Creek Campus and Vice President of Finance and Administration. The performance of the Food Service Manager shall be evaluated annually against those expectations. Contact: marilyn@sierranevadajourneys.org. HEALTH & WELLNESS -------------------- * PROGRAM COORDINATOR – MARYLAND Easter Seals is seeking an energetic and creative individual to fill a full time, year round position with benefits to coordinate programming for individuals with disabilities at the Fairlee Manor Recreation and Education Center in Chestertown, MD. Ideal candidate will possess 1-3 years experience in developing and managing adapted recreation programs, including residential camp, travel programs, and respite programs. Experience working with individuals with disabilities required. Responsibilities include direct program management, including staff/volunteer supervision, compliance with ACA standards, oversight of weekend respite programs. On-site apartment provided. Send resume with salary requirements to Steve Nkurlu at snkurlu@esdel.org. EEOE (ACA Accredited) SITE & FACILITIES -------------------- * CAMP RANGER – GEORGIA Camp Ranger - Misty Mountain. Position Summary: Provide maintenance service support for designated council campsite and equipment, keeping supervisor informed of progress and unusual problems at property. Provide customer service to troops and other guests on the property. Interested candidates feel free to visit our website at www.gsgatl.org or forward your resume to gsofga@gmail.com. (ACA Accredited) * CAMP SITE AND HOSPITALITY SERVICES MANAGER – MINNESOTA Provides strategic leadership to Camp Courage to ensure business objectives, vision and mission are achieved. Oversees all aspects of Camp Courage hospitality, facility and food service. Leads retreat business development, fundraising and marketing. High level of interaction with customers, campers and families, donors, vendors, managers, partners and volunteers. Responsible for planning and implementing budgets; strengthening the culture of excellence; recruiting, developing and retaining staff; managing departmental operations; quality and project management. Four year degree in marketing, hospitality, or food service management or equivalent as demonstrated by 6 or more years experience in these or related fields. Two years of demonstrated experience in business development, team mgmt and leadership. Must live on site in Camp Courage housing. Located on 305 acres of beautiful lakeshore and woods near Maple Lake, MN. Apply online at http://www.couragecenter.org/careers. (ACA Accredited) -------------- American Camping Association 5000 State Road 67 North, Martinsville, IN 46151