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Camp Director (Mission, BC)
at Human Resources in Missio
Set on the beautiful shores of Stave Lake in Mission, just one hour east of Vancouver, the Zajac Ranch for Children is a forty-acre western themed camp whose main objective is to “raise the spirits” of children suffering from severe and chronic illnesses and disabilities. The Zajac Ranch for Children is open year round for medical camps and rental groups with the summer months being reserved for medical camp sessions. Revenue raised from site rentals goes to supporting the ranch and the mission of “raising the spirits.” Every medical camper receives a 50% subsidy from the Mel Jr. & Marty Zajac Foundation.
www.zajacranch.com
Applicants: Experienced Camp Management or Camp Directors Only
Start Date: TBD
Application Deadline: July 31, 2009
Position Type: Full time, year-round, live-in
Job Region: Mission, BC, Canada
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Create and define camp programming which reflects the Zajac Ranch for Children mission and goals.
• Coordinate and plan with the Sales, Marketing & Registration Booking Coordinator the needs of each individual camp group/session.
• Liaise with parents, camp groups, medical organizations, rental groups, and volunteer organizations
• Directly supervise and coordinate the efforts of the camp personnel
• Establish and maintain an effective evaluation system for all programs and personnel, including year-round staff, seasonal staff, and volunteers.
• Provide training and education of staff in accordance with Zajac Ranch for Children staff manuals, protocols, and values.
• Adhere to and implement the policies and procedures of the Zajac Ranch.
• Review camper applications in conjunction with the Nursing Director.
• Compile reports including inventories, staff evaluations, camper evaluations, and recommendations for the following season.
• Perform any duties necessary to deliver outstanding customer service to the rental groups during our non-medical-camp season including scheduling and managing programming staff.
• Work collaboratively with the Kitchen Services Manager and the live-in Site Manager
• The Camp Director is required to live on-site; private living quarters will be provided.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• A firm belief in the value of the summer camp for children with special needs.
• Experience delivering top-notch customer service
• Bachelors' degree in camp administration, recreation, social work, education, or related field.
• At least two years of camp administrative experience.
• Ability to plan, organize, and carry-out daily, weekly and special programs.
• Ability to supervise and evaluate staff, volunteers, and campers.
• Must have experience with managing substantial budgets.
• Experience with developmental disabilities, special needs, and behavioural management.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to proactively manage multiple work tasks in a timely manner.
• Must have own transportation
TO APPLY:
Email resume and cover letter to: Sheila Smith, Executive Assistant
ECDjob@zajacranch.com
In your cover letter, briefly outline the following:
1. A major accomplishment from previous employment at a camp.
2. Your salary expectations, factoring in private accommodations are included.
3. Your citizenship (it is not a requirement that you be a Canadian citizen or currently have a work visa, but if you do have a Canadian work visa, let us know).
4. The name of one reference from a camp employer. (We will NOT be contacting this person until the final stages of the interview process and only once you have given us permission to do so, but it is required that you have camp experience and a reference from a camp).
5. Your available start date.
Thank you very much for your interest.
Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
www.zajacranch.com
Applicants: Experienced Camp Management or Camp Directors Only
Start Date: TBD
Application Deadline: July 31, 2009
Position Type: Full time, year-round, live-in
Job Region: Mission, BC, Canada
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Create and define camp programming which reflects the Zajac Ranch for Children mission and goals.
• Coordinate and plan with the Sales, Marketing & Registration Booking Coordinator the needs of each individual camp group/session.
• Liaise with parents, camp groups, medical organizations, rental groups, and volunteer organizations
• Directly supervise and coordinate the efforts of the camp personnel
• Establish and maintain an effective evaluation system for all programs and personnel, including year-round staff, seasonal staff, and volunteers.
• Provide training and education of staff in accordance with Zajac Ranch for Children staff manuals, protocols, and values.
• Adhere to and implement the policies and procedures of the Zajac Ranch.
• Review camper applications in conjunction with the Nursing Director.
• Compile reports including inventories, staff evaluations, camper evaluations, and recommendations for the following season.
• Perform any duties necessary to deliver outstanding customer service to the rental groups during our non-medical-camp season including scheduling and managing programming staff.
• Work collaboratively with the Kitchen Services Manager and the live-in Site Manager
• The Camp Director is required to live on-site; private living quarters will be provided.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• A firm belief in the value of the summer camp for children with special needs.
• Experience delivering top-notch customer service
• Bachelors' degree in camp administration, recreation, social work, education, or related field.
• At least two years of camp administrative experience.
• Ability to plan, organize, and carry-out daily, weekly and special programs.
• Ability to supervise and evaluate staff, volunteers, and campers.
• Must have experience with managing substantial budgets.
• Experience with developmental disabilities, special needs, and behavioural management.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to proactively manage multiple work tasks in a timely manner.
• Must have own transportation
TO APPLY:
Email resume and cover letter to: Sheila Smith, Executive Assistant
ECDjob@zajacranch.com
In your cover letter, briefly outline the following:
1. A major accomplishment from previous employment at a camp.
2. Your salary expectations, factoring in private accommodations are included.
3. Your citizenship (it is not a requirement that you be a Canadian citizen or currently have a work visa, but if you do have a Canadian work visa, let us know).
4. The name of one reference from a camp employer. (We will NOT be contacting this person until the final stages of the interview process and only once you have given us permission to do so, but it is required that you have camp experience and a reference from a camp).
5. Your available start date.
Thank you very much for your interest.
Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
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