Trail West Lodge - Camp Manager III

Because of Young Life’s exclusive Christian purposes of evangelism and discipleship as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and in these Bylaws, and to reflect what has always been and will continue to be the position of Young Life, specifically the Christian belief that each and every employee and volunteer of the corporation should minister as a servant of God with the primary responsibility of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ and, as such, is an integral part of the Christian mission and ministry of the corporation , Young Life shall only employ individuals or enlist volunteer leaders who: (a) profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord; and (b) subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith. Therefore, employees and volunteers of Young Life, during working and nonworking hours, shall: (i) be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization; (ii) refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by YoungLife, and (iii) abide by all policies and practices of YoungLife including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities. All camps share a common purpose: creating an environment where Young Life staff bring Christ to life by creatively presenting the complete gospel of Jesus Christ. Speaking clearly from the Scriptures, camp speakers introduce kids to the person of Christ, the nature of humanity, the work of Christ on the cross, the hope of the resurrection and the opportunity for reconciliation with God. Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith. We recommend you read this statement before applying for any position. Essential Duties: Mission & Methods: Lead the community to ensure the health, safety and security of all guests and staff at camp (physically, emotionally and spiritually) as the Mission, Vision, Values and Methods of Young Life are implemented at camp. Spiritual Formation: I_ntentionally provide opportunities for staff to grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus._ Demonstrate a deep relationship with Jesus, commitment to spiritual formation and understanding of their personal ministry to others. With support from supervisor, develop an annual personal spiritual growth plan utilizing the Individual Development Plan for yourself and ensure that all staff are developing an annual spiritual growth plan. Foster an environment where camp staff have opportunities for ongoing spiritual development, including execution of their personal spiritual growth plan. Call staff and volunteers to the common vision for individuals to encounter Jesus and know the truth of God’s love for them. Attentive Hospitality: Equip servant leaders who anticipate and respond to the needs of our guests, staff and vendors, through Christ-like service. Establish a culture of service and facility preparation that anticipates guest needs and responds with professionalism through intentional decisions and systems. Demonstrate an understanding of hospitality as an essential role of the entire camp staff. Partner with camp directors and assignment teams in order to produce a successful camping program. Interpersonal Relationships: Help build relationships that reflect the character of God with guests, staff, vendors and neighbors to foster healthy community. Build relationships that reflect the character of God with guests, staff, vendors and neighbors to foster healthy community. Ensure camp staff demonstrate the importance of their interpersonal relationships with guests, staff, vendors and neighbors and promote a healthy community. Effectively lead department supervisors. Build and equip a team that reflect the world wide body of Christ. Collaborate with the field senior vice president, camping coordinator, regional directors and area staff on all matters involving use of the camp as an environment where the Gospel is proclaimed. Partner with the camping committee in order to hear and appropriately respond to the concerns and desires of the Young Life staff they represent. Participate with divisional leadership, national leadership and peers in training events and opportunities. Comprehensive Stewardship: Manage with integrity the finances, people, buildings and equipment that have been entrusted to our ministry. Manage comprehensive stewardship in partnership with Camping Services. Ensure staff are being developed and equipped to participate in comprehensive stewardship of our ministry. Responsible for revenues and expenditures in alignment with camping department’s financial policies and procedures. Execute the camp’s business planning cycle with guidance from the camping coordinator. Partner with mission leadership to determine fundraising priorities and funds for the further capital development of the camp. This includes the cultivation and maintenance of donor relationships in collaboration with Young Life’s development team. Talent Development: Through a consistent and accountable evaluation process, we identify and provide opportunities for staff in continuing education, leadership development, career-pathing and cross-training. Demonstrate a desire to grow through engagement in the Individual Development Plan process and #J-18808-Ljbffr Young Life