Program Camp Host

United Christian Youth Camp; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

United Christian Youth Camp in Prescott, AZ seeks a Program Camp Host to work with pastors, group leaders, and staff to help churches and groups make more and better disciples by creating experiences that accelerate relationship building.

The role is connected to the faith and mission of UCYC and includes coordinating season and group activities, supervising summer staff, ensuring welcoming, well-managed spaces, and delivering engaging camp experiences for guests.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and be adaptable.
• Careful attention to detail and ability to delegate as needed.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently within the scope of assignment.
• Manages time and prioritizes duties effectively.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to make tough decisions and engage in healthy conflict among the team.
• A teachable spirit and a desire to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Ensure buildings and grounds are cleaned before and after each guest.
• Prepare camp setups prior to guest arrival.
• Coordinate guest needs with departments in a timely manner.
• Communicate schedules and resource needs across teams.
• Address issues promptly and resolve problems.
• Interview, hire, train, and manage summer staff.
• Help create and execute sessions, games, and experiences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Stress management

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Teamwork

Decision making

Willingness to learn

Job description

Position Summary: Program Camp Host will work with pastors, group leaders, and staff to help churches and groups make more and better disciples by creating experiences that accelerate relationship building.

This position is connected to the faith and mission of the camp and moves forward the mission and vision of UCYC.

Responsibilities:

Program Season:

• Ensure buildings and grounds are properly cleaned before and after each guest
• Ensure set-up of camp prior to guest arrival
• Communicate guest needs to appropriate departments in a timely manner
• Communicate with other departments about schedules and resource needs
• Address issues and resolve problems promptly
• Interviewing, hiring, training, and managing summer staff
• Help create and execute programming of sessions, games, and experiences
• Other duties as assigned

Group Season:

• Ensure buildings and grounds are properly cleaned before and after each guest
• Ensure set-up of camp prior to guest arrival
• Greet guest upon arrival and distribute all necessary materials and guide them to their venues
• Connecting with group leader and dining staff at meals
• Ensure proper hand-off to rec team (if needed)
• Ensure proper hand-off to production team (if needed)
• Host campfire at designated time
• Check in with group leaders about their experience and distribute survey
• Other duties as assigned

You'll be successful if:

Expectations:

• Support vision and direction of UCYC & Lead Team
• Participate in "all staff" events at each level and function trimestral
• Uphold UCYC Core Values of Hungry, Humble, Smart
• Ensure that UCYC's standard of service is being met through the retreat process
• Align with the vision, and values of UCYC and be committed to doing camp no harm
• Growing in your personal relationship with Christ
• Adhere to and encompass the qualities and characteristics required of UCYC employees, defined by the employee handbook

Knowledge, Skills, and Experiences:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and be adaptable
• Careful attention to detail and ability to delegate as needed
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work independently within the scope of assignment
• Manages time and prioritizes duties effectively
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
• Ability to make tough decisions and a willingness to engage in health conflict among the team
• A teachable spirit and a desire to learn and grow