Online Application for

Camping Ministries Director

Thank you for your interest in the Camping Ministries Director position at Springs of Life Camp and Retreat!

You’re here for one of only a few reasons and we are thrilled that you stopped by! This role in our ministry enables Springs of Life Camp to be a vehicle to train up families to carry His Gospel into all the world (Mt. 28:19,20).

The Camping Ministries Director is the first point of contact for almost every on-site ministry. The individual who fills this role represents Springs of Life Camp for generations of campers and alumni and by direct association maintains a ministry position likened to that of a member of Clergy. The Camping Ministries Director is to oversee and manage the property, oversee and manage all levels of hospitality, maintain a close relationship with Program Coordinators and maintain a positive presence in the community.

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The first step is to complete this online application. Soon after, someone from the Executive Board of Directors will contact you for the next steps! We look forward to meeting you!

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Summary of this Position

(As listed in the official “Position Description”)

The Camping Ministries Director shall model, uphold, and communicate Springs of Life Camp’s: Doctrinal Statement of Faith and core values laid out in the ministry constitution.

Further, the Camping Ministries Director shall have the responsibility for the design, implementation, and evaluation of “on-site camping ministries” with the support of the Executive Membership Board of Directors.

This position will oversee and manage the property, oversee and manage all levels of hospitality, maintain a close relationship with Program Coordinators and maintain a positive presence in the community.

The Camping Ministries Director will direct and manage a full, part-time, and seasonal facility staff. This position will ensure the creation, development and ongoing effectiveness of all programs and activities.

All functions and activities will be performed within the stated mission, vision and core values of Springs of Life Camp.

The Camping Ministries Director will work alongside the Outreach Ministries Director and shall be responsible to the Executive Membership Board of Directors.

Must agree with the Springs of Life Camp Doctrinal Statement of Faith

General Position Qualifications

This is list is a general guideline of qualifications for the next Camping Ministries Director at Springs of Life Camp. In addition to the following list, the ideal candidate must be a strong leader having the ability to communicate and work well within a team dynamic.

1. Has an active faith in Jesus Christ and desires to see campers come to know and grow in Him.

2. Must be a strong leader having the ability to communicate and work well within a team dynamic.

3. Bachelor’s Degree or adequate career development/training

4. Possess proven public relations and fundraising skills

5. Understand or experienced in camping/recreation operations, including oversight of budgets

6. Displays effective interpersonal skills

7. Possesses strong conceptual and visionary competence

8. Is flexible and accommodating to the time and fluctuating demands of camp and retreat ministries

9. Is physically able to handle the demands and rigors of a schedule and responsibilities that can result in long and demanding days in an environment that requires navigating uneven and steep terrain