Program Director

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Estes Park (CO); On-site; USD 1,205,750 - 1,633,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave benefit

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is seeking a Program Director to lead the summer camp program, oversee staff, and ensure the spiritual welfare of campers. This temporary full-time role reports to the Director of Program and requires strong leadership, safety awareness, and camp management experience.

Responsibilities include supervising adventure and activities staff, coordinating daily schedules, and participating in staff training and evening programs.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and ability to take a leadership role.
• 21+ years of age preferred.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (may be obtained on site).
• Experience and previous knowledge of camp activities.
• Ability to use positive behavior management techniques with campers and an ability to adapt to difficult situations with a sense of maturity and safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all adventure staff, activities staff, arts and crafts coordinator, and service crew leader.
• Oversee the whole summer camp program under supervision of the Director of Program and Camp Director.
• Ensure the spiritual welfare of campers and staff with the Program Team.
• Attend and participate in evening programs, campfires, and staff devotions.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in personal grooming and living quarters.
• Assist with camper check-in/check-out and camp-wide activities.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Safety focus

Camp program management

Education

First Aid and CPR certification

Job description

Job Title: Program Director

FLSA Status: Temp - FT - E

Reports to: Director of Program

Rate of Pay: $600/ weekly

Closing Date: 4/29/2026

Benefits:

Standard; Part-Time, Non-Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:

• Sick leave benefit - 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire; sick time accrual is pro-rated for part-time hours.)

General Duties:

• Supervise all adventure staff, activities staff, arts and crafts coordinator, and service crew leader.
• Oversee whole summer camp program under the direction and supervision of the Director of Program and with the help of the Camp Director and Divisional Youth Secretaries.
• Responsible for the spiritual welfare of the campers and staff alongside the High Peak Camp Program Team.
• Attend and participate in evening programs and spiritual activities.
• Maintain a standard of cleanliness in personal grooming and in living quarters.
• Assist with the clean‑up of the total camp at the end of each session and at the conclusion of the summer.
• Assist with evening cabin supervision.
• Attend and participate in Staff Orientation.
• Attend and participate in all camp wide activities, campfires, staff meetings and staff devotions.
• Assist with Camper check‑in and check‑out.

Specific Duties:

Safety and Supervision

• Assume the responsibility for the supervision and direction of all adventure staff, activities staff, arts and crafts coordinator, and service crew leader.
• Attend and participate in evening programs and spiritual activities.
• Enforce, and abide by, all camp policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the health and well‑being of self and campers.
• Maintain the utmost level of safety for staff and campers at all times.
• Practice and enforce all camp safety regulations and emergency procedures.
• Maintain group/staff control at specialized group activities so that other support staff can focus on safety.
• Ensure compliance with American Camping Association standards of safety and programmatic conduct at all times.
• Coordinate and implement all program components relative to the daily schedule in a timely fashion.
• Attend relevant in‑service trainings.

Weekly Responsibilities:

• Encourage and support the staff through prayer and one‑on‑one meetings.
• Assume responsibility for the direct supervision and direction of the Assistant Program Director, Adventure Coordinator, Activities Coordinator, Arts and Crafts Coordinator, and Service Crew Leader.
• Assume indirect responsibility of all Adventure staff and Activities Staff.
• Collaborate with Assistant Program Director, Adventure Coordinator, Activities Coordinator, and Head Cabin Leader(s) to plan specific weekly duties and schedule.
• Collaborate with Assistant Program Director, Adventure Coordinator, Activities Coordinator, and Head Cabin Leader(s) to plan Elective Classes Schedule.
• Collaborate with Assistant Program Director, Adventure Coordinator, Activities Coordinator, and Head Cabin Leader(s) to plan the Cabin Activity Schedule.
• Coordinate all other program components relative to the daily schedule.
• Collaborate with leadership team to ensure all staff have specific assignments well in advance.
• Plan work schedules and time off for all staff members.
• Oversee registration day duties and trouble shoot issues as they arise.
• Work with the Head Cabin Leader(s) in assignment of camper groups.
• Maintain American Camping Association standards for the camp site and program.
• Lead and assign table grace and give announcements in dining hall when necessary.
• Organize leadership for flag raising and lowering.
• Provide oversight and direction to the planning of all campfire programs including preparing, and/or delegating the preparation of, campfire devotionals. These may include messy games, skits, and songs for campers.
• Prepare the Program Director brief at the end of the summer.
• Work in a variety of program areas to support cabins as needed. This may include archery, zipline, sports, etc. and will be determined by need and experience/comfort.
• Attend all relevant in‑services for areas trained.
• Perform all other duties and roles assigned. Due to the particular nature of the camp program in session, you may be asked to assist in duties not directly related to this specific job description. This is necessary for the smooth operation of the camp. Staff members are expected to comply with all reasonable requests.

• Remember to have fun!
• Remember to ask for help because we are here for each other!
• Remember that God is in control. God's love will be more evident in your actions than your words!
• Remember that God loves you, and we love you!

Qualification and Education Requirements:

• Positive attitude and ability to take a leadership role.
• 21+ years of age preferred.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (may be obtained on site).
• Experience and previous knowledge of camp activities.
• Ability to use positive behavior management techniques with campers and an ability to adapt to difficult situations with a sense of maturity and safety.
• Maintain a high standard of personal and communal living and behaviors.
• Be supportive of The Salvation Army's mission. Ability to reflect and model the high standards of our organization as one of the world's most distinguished human services charitable organizations.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead. Ability to operate telephone. Ability to lift to 25 pounds. Ability to access and produce information from the computer. Ability to understand written information. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A request to modify or adjust these requirements may be made to your supervisor and HR. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and presents no undue hardship.

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