COMPANY DESCRIPTION
The primary mission of Camp Bow-Isle is to offer an outdoor, recreational, cultural, and spiritual program to enable individuals and families to recognize their spirituality and cherish each other through the practical application of Christian Science.
With more than 200 acres of trees and trails and less than a mile from the beach, Camp Bow-Isle is well situated for swimming, canoeing, sailing, hiking, and games. Each summer, young people ages 8 -- 17 come to camp for activities and a sense of fellowship among other Christian Scientists, during our youth and family sessions.
We offer swimming, canoeing, sailing, hiking, campfires, a trampoline, a ropes course, crafts, rock climbing, overnight trips, great food, and fantastic games. All of our programs are designed to help students of Christian Science gain a better understanding of their relationship to God, to enjoy fellowship with other Christian Scientists, and to have fun! Camp Bow-Isle is an aspiring member of the BC Camps Association.
JOB DESCRIPTION
B.C. CAMPING AND RECREATION GUILD FOR CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS, a Society with the operating name "Camp Bow-Isle", offers an outdoor, recreational, cultural, and spiritual program to enable individuals and families to recognize their spirituality and cherish each other through the practical application of Christian Science. We offer swimming, canoeing, sailing, hiking, campfires, a trampoline, a ropes course, crafts, rock climbing, overnight trips, great food, and fantastic games. All our programs are designed to help students of Christian Science gain a better understanding of their relationship to God, to enjoy fellowship with other Christian Scientists, and to have fun! We are currently seeking an Assistant Director, Girls Camp Director to successfully lead and execute our vision and strategies set by the Executive Board of Camp Bow-Isle.
JOB DUTIES
Camp Activities, including:
- Successfully direct and operate the Junior and Senior girls youth camp sessions (Girls Camp), the Women's weekend, Family Camp, and the young adult program.
- Plan and organize all programming and operations of the Girls Camp, the Women's weekend, Family Camp, and the young adult program.
- Assists with programming when needed during the Boys' Camp sessions.
- Lead and evaluate the success of these programs.
- Prepare budget estimates and develop policies and procedures to implement the Girls Camp, the Women's weekend, Family Camp, and the young adult program.
- Recruit, hire, train, lead and manage all counsellors and activities for Camps and programs.
- Strives to provide the highest quality camp program. This includes:
- Creating opportunities for spiritual, mental, and physical growth
- Maintaining summer programming including youth and family camp sessions.
- Continuing to expand and improve the quality of program activities offered, enabling campers to gain outdoor skills
- Helping campers, parents, and staff to link the camp experience to life at church, home, and school
- Recognizing that program activities are a means to an end, not ends unto themselves
- Ensuring that campers are physically and emotionally safe while at camp
Liaison Activities with Bow Isle Outdoor Centre (BIOC), including:
- Cultivating community and positive user group relationships
- Designing, developing, promoting and coordinating mutually beneficial programs
- Training, managing and leading BIOC staff regarding Camp Bow-Isle matters, as needed
- Providing support for BIOC social media on the Camp Bow-Isle social pages
- Ongoing communicating, collaborating on projects and coordinating various activities on matters of mutual concern
Facilities Management Activities, including:
- Managing administrative matters, facilities maintenance and grounds keeping, as well as providing programming and operational support as needed
- Overseeing requirements for the effective operational licenses
- Managing other needs of the property and facilities
Ongoing Activities:
- Be an active student of Christian Science, demonstrating a high standard of Christian Science practice on a daily basis, both privately and as a role model for campers and staff.
- Metaphysically supports Camp Bow-Isle daily.
- Interacts with everyone who comes into contact with Camp Bow-Isle, at any time and for any reason, in a manner that maintains and upholds a loving atmosphere that blesses all.
- Supports the Executive Director when required; this work includes travel for some Camp shows and administrative matters. This work may also include property maintenance and fundraising.
- Prepares and submits monthly reports to the Employer's Executive Board.
- Other duties as required by the Executive Director or Executive Board.
- Share in managing, developing and executing marketing plans with the Executive Director.
QUALIFICATIONS & JOB DETAILS
- Be an active member of the Mother Church and branch church
- Be a class-taught Christian Scientist (or actively working towards) who annually attends a Christian Science association meeting
- Have ethical and moral behavior in both personal and professional dealings
- Be an experienced leader, team builder, and manager
- Work year-round an average of 30 hours a week
- Have a genuine fondness for and ability to relate to children of all ages, parents, donors, and others
- Have 5 years or more of experience at a summer camp or residential program
- Education: Bachelor's degree
- Languages: English
- Additional Skills: Train and supervise staff; Leading/instructing groups; Assist with special events; Prepare reports; Leading/instructing individuals
- Ability to Supervise: 11-15 people
- Security and Safety: Criminal record check
- Work Setting: Camp at 871 Green Road, Bowen Island, BC, V0N 1G2, Canada
- Transportation/Travel: Willing to travel -- Travel and relocation expenses paid by the employer
VACATION & BENEFITS:
- 20 days of paid vacation; Ferry Card, Year-round housing and utilities, Meals during summer months.
- A benefits package equal to up to 3% of annual salary.
- Other selective benefits.
How to apply:
If you are interested in an exciting career with Camp Bow-Isle, please forward your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. PLEASE NOTE THE JOB TITLE AND THIS WEBSITE IN THE SUBJECT LINE. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40.50 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible language requirement:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bowen Island, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Summer camp or residential program: 5 years (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
