MANGER

Reports To: Director

Period: June, July & August

Salary: $700.00 - $800.00 per week

Mission

Nestled in the breathtaking heart of Prince Edward County, Pleasant Bay is a true haven of natural beauty. Surrounded by the sparkling waters of Lake Ontario, North Beach, and Pleasant Bay itself, this scenic waterfront property is nothing short of magnificent.  Pleasant Bay is more than a location—it's a high-adventure Christian camp dedicated to providing youth with unforgettable summer experiences. Here, campers embark on a journey to discover, live, and share the transformative good news of Christ.  For over 60 years, we've carried out this mission with joy—cultivating lifelong friendships, igniting leadership potential, and helping campers and staff alike grow in faith and skills, all while creating memories to last a lifetime.

Position Description

Summer Spiritual Director ensures that faith teachings and practices are intertwined throughout all activities, incorporating God’s word and aligning with the Board’s vision and values.  In collaboration with the Camp Director, the Spiritual Director oversees the summer launch and preparation of materials and activities while ensuring the camp aligns with the mission, vision, values, and code of conduct of Pleasant Bay Camp.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Health and Safety – Ensure procedures are followed and maintained, and staff team is sharing the duties of keeping campsite clean, organized, and safe to meet Health and Safety requirements.
• Leadership – Provides support for the Cabin Leaders, Program Leader 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 Leader.
• 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 have you would like to apply for this posting, submit a cover letter and resume to Nick Dorazio, Camp Director,  nick@pleasantbaycamp.org