Middle School Summer Camp Assistant Director (Female)

Camp Cho Yeh; Livingston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Camp Cho-Yeh is seeking an Assistant Director for the Middle School Summer Camp to help develop and execute dynamic programming for campers while mentoring college-aged staff. The role emphasizes collaboration within the program team and a strong focus on safety, child protection, and Christian mentorship.

Ideal candidates are relational, creative, and capable of leading staff in a faith-based camp environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate deep personal faith and involvement in Christian community.
• Track record of delivering results through high-performance teams and ministry.
• Excellent project management and communications skills across functions.
• Strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced environments and makes wise decisions.

Responsibilities

• Participate in program development and event planning with the Program Team.
• Supervise female leadership positions and conduct evaluations.
• Recruit on-campus and at career/campus ministry events; build relationships with campus partners.
• Communicate with parents regarding camper issues.
• Ensure safety standards and child protection compliance.

Skills

Relationship building

Project management

Strategic thinking

Creative & results-driven

Communication skills

Team leadership

Willingness to travel

Faith-driven leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Summary:The Middle School Summer Camp Assistant Director will serve in a hands-on role to help create and execute dynamic programming that reaches campers while leading and developing college aged staff to grow into the next generation of Christian leaders. This person will take special responsibility for female campers and staff. They will also spend time recruiting excellent summer staff and counselors. This role is ideal for a deeply relational, creative individual who desires to be active in the programming and camper experience. While there will be specific areas of management and oversight, this role is highly collaborative with the other members of the program team as they shape the cohesive summer camp program. Camp Cho-Yeh has a culture that is deeply committed to excellence and teamwork as we seek to be a place where Jesus Christ transforms lives through meaningful relationships and outdoor adventures.Essential Job Functions:The following essential functions will be carried out with oversight from the Middle School Summer Camp Director.Program Development:Participate in event planning (large groups games, skits, Bible studies etc) in conjunction with the Program TeamAssist with upkeep of program supplies and systems as assignedEnsure adherence to all safety standards, especially as it pertains to child protectionBe a productive member of the Program Team in implementing all summer programsHelp create a positive work environment for summer staffBe present and participate in appropriate team meetings, retreats, and eventsSupervise & manage key female summer leadership positions, including one-on-ones and end-of-summer evaluationsAssist with oversight of summer staff in conjunction with the Middle School Summer Camp DirectorCommunicate with parents when there are issues relating to their children while at campRecruiting:Work with staff to schedule on-campus recruitingSeek out, connect with, and attend camp fairs, career fairs, and build relationships with campus ministriesFollow up with leads that come in through all recruiting effortsConnect with summer staff to recruit for the following yearsMaintain accurate and up-to-date records of recruitment activities, candidate information, and other relevant data using appropriate systems or toolsInterview and hire designated summer staff to reach intended summer staff hiring goalsOther duties as assigned:Be a team player by providing support to other aspects of Cho-Yeh’s ministryContinue to learn and grow through workshops, conferences and certificationsQUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Demonstrate deep personal faith, involvement in Christian community, and the ability to share the Gospel of Jesus ChristHave a passion for Camp Cho-Yeh’s mission coupled with the ability to identify/integrate into its cultureA track record of delivering results through high-performance teams coupled with a willingness to commit to a ministry and salary commensurate with a nonprofitPast experience working with all levels of staff, with demonstrated ability to establish trust and relationships with othersExcellent project management and communications skills with the ability to work across all functions and levels of an organization.Strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and knows how to make wise decisions on the flyCreative and results-driven with the ability to set and use goals that guide action and objectively measure performance.Ability to cultivate healthy relationships, maintain strong family ties, and offer gracious hospitality to a wide demographic that includes people of diverse ethnicity, religious affiliation, age, and lifestyles.Ability to work/reside in Camp Cho-Yeh’s vicinity year-roundAble to travel for recruiting, training, and staff retreats, and work long hours in the summerSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESCarries out limited supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEBachelor’s degree or equivalent from a four-year college or technical school; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong experience in camp programming, high organizational skills, and an ability to manage several concurrent projects. Must be able to effectively lead college-age staff while actively a part of the year-round Cho-Yeh team.LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.INTERPERSONAL SKILLSStrong relational and interpersonal skills are essential to this role. Ability to manage personal emotions in conversations with campers, camper parents, and staff, while guiding the discussion to a desirable outcome.REASONING ABILITYAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.TIME MANAGEMENT ABILITYAbility to effectively manage their own time and have great attention to detail. Ability to show initiative and function as a self-starter.PHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use fingers and hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.WORK ENVIRONMENTShared office space where collaboration and interaction with colleagues are essential. Some tasks may necessitate working outdoors. Remote work options are limited, as this position has an emphasis on the importance of on-site presence for certain key responsibilities. Travel for recruiting purposes is to be expected