Program Director

Lincoln, Ontario, Canada

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 2895013743
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Cave Spring Camp, Retreat, and Conference Centre is located in Lincoln Ontario. It operates as a day and overnight camp experience for children in July and August, and onsite school programs in the spring and fall. We also offer year-round community rental space. The camp has been operating since 1951 as a registered charity.

We are seeking an experienced Program Director to take us into the future. Programming with children and youth has always been our primary focus, with Christian based day and over-night camps in July and August, and school groups from May until mid-fall. With our new year-round building we plan to run programs for the rest of the year. We also offer rentals for groups, families, businesses and churches; some of whom require some assistance with their program or use. Our premises are accessible and we strive to be a welcoming community for all.

Job description

The Program Director is responsible for the overall growth, direction and long- term success for the Programs at CSC with a team of leadership staff. The Director oversees the coordination and administration of all ongoing programs including planning, organizing, staffing and leading of the program activities. This position reports to the Executive Director, Board and works with the Program Committee.

Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee all camp programs and operations with a team of camp leadership staff.
Oversee, coordinate and manage the daily operations and program functions of the summer camp program
Oversee and manage all school and outdoor education programs, ensuring that the needs and expectations of the students, teachers and visiting groups are met
Ensure all summer and seasonal programs are delivered effectively and that the camp experience exceeds the expectations of the children, parents and all other parties.
Co-ordination of registration and responsibility for enrollment targets
Plan and deliver new initiatives and pilot programs, curricula, manuals and learning activities for community programs for all ages
Ensure all programs comply with Cave Springs Camp policies, procedures, Ontario Camps Association standards and the policies and standards of the United Church of Canada
Develop an annual budget and operating plan to support the program with support from the Program Committee, and Executive Director
Create and implement plans to promote diversity and inclusivity within Cave Springs Camp
a. Ensure camp facilities are kept in clean and safe condition year-round in coordination with the maintenance staff, Property Committee, and Program Committee.
Identify, evaluate, and take appropriate action on the risks associated with program activities
Monitor the program activities on a regular basis and conduct an annual evaluation according to the program evaluation framework
Recruit, interview, select and train program staff in accordance with organizational standards
Foster an effective and creative environment that supports staff and volunteers’ personal development, creativity, collaboration and transparency
Communicate with clients, alumni, churches, and community organizations to foster relationships and gain community support
Represent and promote camp activities and facilities by attending presentations, job fairs, school visits, conferences
Update social media platforms, including the website in conjunction with the Executive Director
Develop funding proposals for the program to ensure the continuous delivery of services, including grant writing (i.e. Canada Summer Jobs Grant)
Attend monthly committee meetings
Assist the Executive Director with marketing, fundraising and rental activities
Professional Qualifications and Experience

Extensive experience working with children and youth in a summer camp or outdoor education setting
University or college degree in child and youth/ education/ rec and leisure/ or equivalent
Previous experience or related education in employee management systems such as recruitment and selection, and performance management tools like codes of conduct, performance appraisal, training modules, and manage misconduct
Transparent and high integrity leadership
Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, program development and task facilitation
Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff
Experience integrating Christian values into programming for children and youth
Experience in developing and running adult programs (e.g. retreats)
Strong presentation, written, oral communication skills
Experience working with website management and social media for program communication
Competent working knowledge of Microsoft office [Word, Excel, Presentation, Outlook]
Valid Standard First Aid and Level C CPR
Satisfactory Police Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Screening
Valid G-Class Driver’s License
Demonstrates ability to learn new software, but previous experience using camp management software (i.e. CampBrain) is an asset
Food Handlers Certificate (preferred)
National Lifeguard Certificate (preferred)
Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) – Challenge Course Practitioner Level 2 Certification (Preferred)
Location and Hours

The Director of Programming will have the option to live on-site from May to September and will be on call during the summer camping season.
Full time/salaried with more hours in the summer, less in the offseason
Based out of Cave Springs Camp office with opportunity for some remote work in the off-season
Start Date

December 2022

Job Conditions

$45,000- $48,000/ annually depending on experience
3 weeks vacation
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 20-40 per week

Salary: $45,000.00-$48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
On-site parking
Paid time off
Work from home
Flexible Language Requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
On call
Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Lincoln, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Program planning: 2 years (preferred)
summer camp: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lincoln, ON

Expected start date: 2022-11-14

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