Assistant Camp Director wanted at the Zajac Ranch for Children

Here's the JOB opportunity of the year!!!


You will live on site in what was the 'Quiet Space' up some stairs with a queen size bed under a skylight, a fridge, tv(?), chairs, closet, private bathroom with shower, plus you have access to a camp with an art studio, a swimming pool complex with other amenities (when it's completed), plus the company of a new director from Ontario, Mark who takes care of everything else, the cooks, and of course the children whom come here thinking they are completely alone in their suffering, and discover a community where they can be themselves completely and feel accepted just as they are.

If you have any more questions, call me.



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Reply to: info@zajac.com
Date: 2007-12-14, 10:04AM PST


The Zajac Ranch for Children

Set on the beautiful shores of Stave Lake and 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 with the summer months being reserved for medical camp sessions. During the months of September to June the camp is available for public and private group site rentals. The revenue raised from site rentals goes to supporting the ranch and its mission of “raising the spirits.”

The Zajac Ranch for Children is looking for a mature, experienced and energetic self-starter to fill the position of Assistant Camp Director/Program Director. This unique position is ideal for someone whose long term goal is to operate and run a year round special needs camp for children and a camp for private site rentals. This position is full-time, year-round, reporting to the Camp Director and Executive Director of the Foundation. The Assistant Camp Director is required to live on-site; private living quarters will be provided.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the day to day responsibilities of camp operations
• Coordinates the recruitment, interviewing, and training of staff and volunteers
• Assists in developing & coordinating emergency response procedures and crisis management
• Liaises with and assists Marketing, Sales & Registration Coordinator with site rentals
• Adheres to and enforces policies and procedures contained in the Camp Manual
• Ensures effective communication between all levels of the camp
• Provides team development, guidance, direction and support
• Supervises program development and ensure activity files are kept up to date
• Coordinates and runs camp programs; high and low ropes, climbing wall, archery, kayaking etc.
• Facilitates daily staff meetings
• Conducts staff evaluations with the Camp Director
• Responsible for scheduling all activities year round
• Responsible for maintaining budget & inventory for all activity areas
• Oversees responsibilities of the Camp when Camp Director is absent
• Responsible for administrating policy and procedures for all check in & check out of site rentals
• Maintains good public relations with guests and communicates feedback to Marketing, Sales & Registration Coordinator
• Maintains an on-call list of programming staff for shoulder season rentals
• Responsible for site walk through with shoulder season rentals
• Assists in marketing, fundraising and spreading awareness of the Zajac Ranch as directed by the Foundation office and Camp Director
• Hosts tours for potential donors, volunteers, camp groups when necessary

Qualifications:
• Bachelors' degree in camp administration, recreation, social work, education, or related field.
• At least two years of camp administrative experience.
• Experience with managing substantial budgets
• Experience working with children with special needs
• Experience in recruiting and managing camp staff and volunteers
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Demonstrate proficiency in team building and conflict resolution
• Proficient computer skills: Microsoft Office. Knowledge of CampBrain (camp registration system) is an asset, but not required
• Ability to proactively manage multiple work tasks in a timely manner
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Not for profit experience an assist
• Must have own transportation


Thank you very much for your interest. The Zajac Foundation regrets that only those selected for an interview will be contacted


Contact by: Email, Fax

Job Contact Information:
Zajac Foundation
Fax: (604) 739-0441
Email: info@zajac.com
www.zajacranch.com







* Location: Mission, BC
* Compensation: Commensurate with experience; private accommodation provided
* This is at a non-profit organization.
* Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
* Please, no phone calls about this job!
* Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.


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