Classification: Seasonal-Summer
Location: Grow Day Camps + Experiential Leadership Institute (ELI)
Reports To: Director of Retreats, Grow, & ELI
Minimal Qualifications:
- Active Christian faith
- Passion for coaching and building Christian community among ELI participants (rising 11-12th)
- Willingness to support the theological doctrines and practices of the United Methodist Church
- At least two years of college completed
- A background check will be conducted for this position
- Ability to:
- teach, lead, train, and supervise others
- facilitate harmonious relationships and interactions between staff, parents, and campers
- perform potentially strenuous physical activities (e.g. hiking, lifting gear, etc)
- give and receive constructive criticism in a loving, Christ-like manner
- solve problems creatively in fast-paced and at times high-stress environments
Site Director Responsibilities:
- As a part of a team, hold a portfolio with responsibilities for Grow+ELI programming including but not limited to:
| • camper and staff safety
• risk management • staff supervision • food/supplies procurement |
• health care & paperwork
• worship coordination • media coordination • transportation |
• emergency procedures
• ELI debriefing • ELI meal and lodging logistics • daily check-in and check-out coordination |
- Receive training in a combination of the following certifications: first aid, lifeguarding, ServSafe food preparation, challenge course, archery facilitation, and driver
- Attend Grow+ELI Leadership Team winter retreats for team-building and planning
- Work with Director and Program Director to coordinate site-specific logistics (e.g. risk management, transportation details, rain locations, ELI lodging, daily schedule, etc.)
- Collaborate with Director, Program Director, and Leadership Team members to lead training sessions and activities during ELI leadership development week
- Facilitate nightly debriefings and planning with ELI during day camp weeks
- Verify skills of Day Camp Counselors
- Serve as primary contact with host church staff and Day Camp Coordinators during day camp weeks
- Live on site at the church during the week
- Support Director and Program Director as requested
- Be an active and supportive member of the Grow+ELI Leadership Team
- Maintain an atmosphere of spiritual growth, personal development, and safety
- Prepare for summer during spring through on site meetings and online/phone discussions
- Help to assure adherence to camp policies and procedures
- Attend and contribute to Grow+ELI Leadership Team meetings
- Be available to assist Day Camp Counselors at any time