Crew Program Lead

**Job Title**:Crew Program Lead (Youth Development Program)

**Based at**:Brightwood Ranch

**Reports to**:Camp Director

**Hours of work**:4 Month Paid Position - May to August

**Salary**:$1800 per Month* + Room and Board

**Start date**:May 6th, 2024

**Status**:Contract Position: ending August 23rd, 2024
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**OUR MISSION**
- To serve, strengthen and uplift men, women, youth and children through the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ_
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OUR FACILITY

We are located on 220 acres of rolling hills one hour west of Edmonton. We offer 6 day overnight camps for children and youth ages 6-17. Activities include archery, riflery, zipline and climbing wall, petting zoo, horsemanship, an escape bus, laser tag, and wide games. We run junior & intermediate camps out of our cabins on the main site and a tipi village, and youth development programs for high school youth. All cabins have shower & bathroom facilities.

**Job Summary**:
This leadership position is responsible for all development, implementation and supervision of the Crew Youth Program. You will get the chance to disciple and be a role model to the youth while participating in a plethora of camp activities. See them grow as they learn to lead the campers from your example and leadership. As much as it is a job, it is a great camp ministry experience we look forward to provide to all of our staff.

**Major Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Coordinate and supervise all areas of the Crew youth program (wide games, skills, activities, challenges, chapels, etc.)
- Develop program in conjunction with camp yearly theme (May and June)
- Supervision of crew camp counsellors and youth in crew program

**Minimum Qualifications and Skills**:

- Servant leadership attitude
- Confidence giving instruction to large group of children, youth and counsellors/peers
- Creative problem solving/de-escalation skills
- Works well with others in a team environment
- Fun, high-energy and quick thinking/response time
- Passion for youth and children
- At least two years of previous experience working with youth in some avenue
- Able to live on site in community for 4 months (May through August)
- Driver’s License is an asset
- Punctuality
- Good physical health - for wide games, skill building activities and walking distances
- Previous camp experience is an asset

**Other Requirements**:

- Being a Christian Organization, we require our employees to agree and sign the Hope Mission Statement of Faith.
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada on a full-time basis.
- Able to provide Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search
- A letter of reference from a ministry or church is an asset
- Adherence to Hope Mission’s Policies and Procedures.

*Every returning staff member receives $200 per month raise. All staff that complete the full 7 weeks of camp and 2 weeks of training receive a $1000 bonus at the end of the summer

**To Apply**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 4 months

**Salary**: $1,800.00 per month

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Please indicate why you would like to work with a Christian organization. You can include this information in your cover letter or in the space below.

Ability to Relocate:

- Evansburg, AB: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-05-06