Position Description – CGIT Camp Director

Objective or Purpose:

To ensure that CGIT Camp Kalalla operates safely and smoothly and follows the mission statement and Kalalla's philosophy of camping.

Qualifications:

• minimum 8 years related experience
• excellent leadership and communication skills, understanding, ability to be a positive role model, enthusiasm, sense of humour, patience and self-control
• personality suitable to interact with novice counsellors, staff who need guidance and support
• desire and ability to work with young people outdoors
• St. John's or Red Cross Standard First Aid Course or equivalent
• Some experience in leading Christian worship

Time Commitment:

• 12 day camp – 2 precamp training days and 10 camper days, including clean-up
• attends/helps to co-ordinate June weekend training
• 1-2 months previous for planning and other training
• any in-city training, conducted by Camp Committee

Duties:

Pre-camp( in city)       

• carefully review all requirements of the day-to-day expectations of the Camp Director well before arriving at camp
• consults Kalalla's manual prior to precamp
• familiarize yourself with OCA guidelines and Quebec standards
• assist Camp Committee/Staff Committee in the recruiting and hiring of staff
• work with registrar and Staffing Committee to assign staff and campers to units
• plan pre-camp training (Team Building and Procedures)
• attend pre-camp training (weekend and others)
• lead, organize or participate in leadership training and camp skills/hard skills, as required
• become familiar with the crisis emergency response plan
• read and be familiar with the Discovery Time material in order to be able to assist and advise counsellors
• give thought to planning Sunday morning sermon & service
• if desired, have token of appreciation ready for staff, given at the end of camp (ex. small gift/card)
• prepare inspirational and motivating messages for Staff Meetings, held each morning
• ensure photocopying is completed for all of camp in assistance with Camp Committee members (see list at end of description)
• in co-ordination with Staffing Committee, mail out letter to all staff with dates and times confirmed for staff training and end of camp pick-up
• if necessary, be in touch with Health Care Provider, Crafts Resource, and Waterfront Director to ensure all is in place for their areas before camp begins

Pre-camp at Kalalla (Staff Training)

• check on policies and procedures and review them with staff emphasizing their importance and role in keeping the camp safe and healthy
• lead training, building staff as a team
• ensure cabins/buildings are ready for campers to arrive
• subscribe to the "Code of Professional and Business Ethics for OCA members"

During Camp

• ensure all policies and procedures are followed
• run staff meetings and provide support to staff
• be an active and visible presence in the camp, setting an example of commitment, excellence and caring
• in co-ordination with Camp Committee, know the Banquet guests
• supervise camp activities
• organize/delegate special events (i.e. Banquet, Sunday service etc.)
• be available to facilitate activities
• be prepared to make final decisions
• do ongoing checks with staff to ensure potential problems don't develop
• designate a Camp Director delegate in case of absence
• provide ongoing staff feedback and evaluation, both oral and written
• provide in service training when necessary

Post Camp

• orally evaluate camp staff, and provide a final written evaluation to Camp Committee
• organize and participate in camp clean-up (consult manual for checklist)
• ensure all follow-up regarding campers and staff is completed
• provide written report to Camp Committee at conclusion of camp

Reporting to: Camp Committee Chair, CGIT Main Committee Chair

Photocopying for Camp
Bible Study – handouts                                               Flag Raising
Emergency Procedure Sheets                                    Morning Watch
Resource Journal                                                          Camper Contracts
Out-trip Forms                                                             LIT Certificates
Menu Forms                                                                Daily Schedule
Camper Progress Reports                                           Craft Form
Camp Evaluations                                                        Accident Reports
Staff Evaluations                                                          Camper Letter Home
Camp Director Evaluations
Waterfront Evaluations
Camper/Staff List (real names) for Fire checks