Summary
Last summer, we had 400 campers join us for Power Up! Camps. The Camp Manager will support campers through planning, overseeing, and implementing camp activities.
Job Responsibilities
May include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Programming and Event Assistance: Assist with the preparation, planning, and
execution of summer camps, children’s ministry events, and Sunday morning
programs
• Marketing: Develop and implement a marketing campaign to recruit volunteers
alongside the Pastor of Children’s Discipleship and camp staff
• Curriculum Development: Assist the camp staff in creating and revising curriculum
for youth and children camps. Develop camp activities for campers to participate in
active play, creative play, life skills development, and teamwork.
• Conflict Resolution: Address disagreements between camp staff, volunteers, and
between children if applicable
• Relationship Building: Actively get to know children and leaders
• Teamwork: Collaborate with other ministry leaders in the church. Take initiative to
complete tasks. Adapt to emergencies or changes. Serve as an example to staff and
volunteers in terms of having a passion for serving and leadership abilities.
• Leadership Rounding: Throughout the day, check into all stations and rooms,
providing support to leaders and children to ensure a smooth and safe camp
• Post-Camp: Gather feedback to help improve camp for the following week and next
year. Alongside the team, organize camp clean-up and set up for the next camp.
• Personal & Professional Development: Create and implement an individual
development plan (IDP) targeting areas of growth; complete a brief weekly reflection
regarding experience, tasks, and self-improvement.
• Mandatory abuse prevention training
• Oversight and Leadership: Provide leadership, vision, direction, and support to the
staff team alongside the Pastor of Children’s Discipleship. Complete check-ins with
staff team, helping the team understand their respective roles, providing feedback
and assistance to team. Assist staff in delegating and organizing responsibilities within
the various teams. Co-lead staff meetings with Pastor of Children’s Discipleship:
creating an agenda, communicating vision and purpose, facilitate decision-making
within the team, etc.
Skills & Qualities
A strong understanding of our church’s mission and purpose for camps.
Must be independent, energetic, self-motivated, and flexible.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Capable of leading a team and ability to work collaboratively.
Experience in planning and leading children/youth programs and activities preferred.
Ability to think strategically, to execute the envisioned projects and plans effectively.
Ability to prioritize and multi-task with strong attention to detail.
Characteristics
To be a fully devoted follower of Christ, living with character and integrity.
Fully aligned with the mission, vision, and values of Unionville Alliance Church
Is a team player and acts as a positive role model for children, youth, and fellow staff.
Strong oral and written English communication.
Organized, punctual, responsible, takes initiative and reliable.
Applicants must be 15-30 years old. Position is contingent upon obtaining the Canada Summer Job Grant.
Submit your applications at uachome.org/careers.