Camp Director Job Description
Role Title: Director
Reports To: Field Director and Ministry Point Board
Positions Supervised: All year round and summer missionaries at Camp Silversides
Overview of Role
One Hope Canada is considered a Religious Order under the provisions of the CRA and as such,
missionary employment with One Hope Canada is seen as following God’s unique invitation.
Members, and those aspiring to be members, must be in agreement with standards of spiritual
and personal suitability, and are therefore required to sign a Statement of Affirmation annually.
Empowered by the Field Director and the Ministry Point Board, the Director of Camp
Silversides, with the tools and resources provided, is entrusted with fulfilling the purpose of One
Hope Canada both personally and within their camp and is responsible for all aspects of the
camp. Directors will devote their full time and effort, energies and abilities, as reasonably
required, at the discretion of the Field Director, for the proper and diligent fulfilling of their
responsibilities with One Hope Canada.
Primary Objectives
• To present the Gospel, particularly to those having the least opportunity to hear of
Christ, and especially to children and youth, and to disciple believers for living and
serving through His church
• To accomplish the primary objective through camping ministry, by effectively leading a
team to manage programs, sites, administration, and all other activities related to Camp
Silversides.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible to accomplish the evangelist and discipling ends of One Hope Canada through
their camp program and ensure the Gospel is a part of all aspects of camp and other ministries
• Hire, train and oversee (supervise) all personnel. Release personnel (when necessary)
in consultation with the camp Board. 20%
• Work with personnel to plan, develop, manage and coordinate camp programs and
activities, providing training and ensuring safety and child protection. 20%
• Ensure that the core values and organization policies of One Hope Canada and Camp
Silversides are adhered to. 10%
• Develop and manage the camp budget ensuring fiscal management and controls are in
place and followed. Ensure adequate cash flow to sustain the programs and ministry.
15%
• Develop and maintain good public relations through effective vision casting,
communication and promotion to the general public, campers, prayer partners and the
local church. 15%
• Monitor all aspects of the camp ministry to ensure risk management and safety
procedures are in place and followed. 10%
• Work under the authority of the Field Director and the Camp Board, maintaining good,
frequent and effective communications. 5%
• Maintain all required records and reports in a secure location and ensure all required
reporting is completed on time. 5%
• Ensure the confidentiality of private information of missionaries, volunteers, summer
missionaries, campers, etc. will remain confidential as per the One Hope Canada
Privacy Policy.
Core Competencies
• Passion for the Gospel
• Time Management
• Team Building
• Leadership Skills
• Finance Management
• Communication
• Planning and Organizing
• Self-Motivation
• Good Judgement
Job Requirements
• Follower of Christ
• Current First Aid and CPR training
• Obtain a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check
Education and Experience
• Post-secondary education in a related field is an asset
• Experience with camping ministry is a definite asset
Physical Demands
While performing the role of a Camp Director it is important to be able to move around the camp
site and assist with maintenance issues and participate in skills and activities