Position Description

Summer Spiritual Co-ordinator ensures that faith teachings and practices are intertwined throughout all activities, incorporating God’s word.  Under the guidance of the Camp Director, the Spiritual Co-ordinator prepares spiritual materials and activities while ensuring the camp aligns with the mission, vision, values, and code of conduct of Pleasant Bay Camp.   The Spiritual Co-ordinator supports the Program Director with coverage as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Leadership – Responsible for staff devotions as well as planning and preparation of camper devotions.  Participates in camp leadership during pre-season staff training (orientation), coaching, and monitoring the spiritual growth of staff and campers throughout the season.  Attends all staff training and meetings.
• Provide Spiritual Guidance – Ensure that faith teachings and practices are intertwined throughout all activities, incorporates God’s word and is aligned with the Board’s vision and in harmony with Family Camp.
• Model Godly Character – Practice regular prayer and encouragement, resolve conflicts in a loving way, be good stewards of the site and ensure campers are cared for.
• Leadership – Provides support for the Cabin Leaders, Program Director and other staff, working together to serve the campers in your care while contributing to the healthy culture of the camp and team.
• Communication – Facilitates effective communication with parents, staff, and volunteers, responding to all parent inquires in a courteous and prompt manner (within 24 hours) and ensuring staff are kept informed of any changes in schedule, meetings etc.    Performance issues/parent complaints are relayed to the Director timely to ensure they are being resolved.
• Engage with Parents – Welcome families to Camp on opening day, say goodbye on closing day, answer any questions and provide a professional overall experience.
• Help Lead Activities – Help engage campers at activities, assist Activity Leaders as needed and occasionally covers for Program Director.
• Administrative Duties – Assists in administrative duties as assigned by the Director.

Personal Qualifications

• Be a Christian – Demonstrate a mature Godly character, with a desire and ability to care for children with kindness and respect.
• Be Servant-Hearted – Have a servant attitude, being flexible and willing to pitch in and assist as part of the team.
• Be a Good Communicator – Demonstrate strong communication skills with parents and guardians, suppliers, children, staff, and other guests.
• Be Enthusiastic & Approachable – Present an upbeat and pleasant personality with a helpful attitude towards all.
• Be a Problem Solver – Remain calm under pressure and deal with challenging situations wisely and selflessly.
• Be a Good Listener– Create a safe space and be attentive to the needs of others.
• Be Willing to Grow – Be a teachable person of integrity.
• Police Check – Must have a current police check.

Conditions of Work & Benefits

• You will be provided with accommodation and meals while employed.
• Working at Camp is physically demanding, with long stretches on the go without a break.    Daily time off will be scheduled by the Camp Director.   Weekly time off begins on Saturdays when all closing day duties are completed.   It ends at the beginning of the Family Camp chapel on Sunday mornings.
• You will agree to understand Pleasant Bay Adventure Camp Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, Values, Vision and Code of Conduct and uphold them while serving on our team

Next Steps:

If you would like to apply for this position, send a cover letter and resume to Nick Dorazio, Camp Director, by email to nick@pleasantbaycamp.org