2026 Summer Camp - Discovery Camp Director

2026 SUMMER CAMP SEASON RUNS JUNE 8,2026 - JULY 31, 2026

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

SCOPE OF POSITION:

The job of Discovery Camp Director is to see that every program of the "main camp" is running smoothly. The Discovery Camp Director supervises the Program Team comprised of the Program Leaders and counseling staff.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Prefer work experience of four (4) or more years or a youth-oriented college degree
• At least four (4) years' experience working with staff and children in a supervisory or teaching position
• Must have experience in the supervision of personnel

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Must be a Christian in profession, confession, and demonstration
• Knowledge of Salvation Army practices and organization
• Ability to pass a criminal and driver background check
• Possess valid State Driver's License and pass driver safety training
• Over 21 years of age
• Must possess and demonstrate an ability to work with people from all populations, including community groups, participants, campers, and staff in an affable, concerned and caring manner
• Must be knowledgeable in the areas of child/personnel safety assessment, planning, problem solving, and crisis intervention
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and integrity
• Strong communication skills, including written and verbal
• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others
• Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Detail oriented
• Capable of multi-tasking
• Energetic, personable, and dependable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the summer residential Discovery Camp program under the leadership and cooperation of the Camp Operations Manager
• Participate in the planning and implementation of creative programming that meets the mission of Camp Gifford and The Salvation Army
• Arrange and schedule programs with the key staff of the summer camping program
• Supervise program and counseling staff
• Give support to the total camping program performing all other duties required to provide a consistently excellent program

• Create and maintain good staff morale and arrange scheduling to allow for appropriate personal time and fellowship with other staff when allowed by camp schedule
• Create, implement, and supervise camp recreational and educational programs
• Responsible for staff and camper security ensuring that an environment of safety is continually observed
• Organize regularly scheduled night watches, free time, class times, and all camp events in ways that will allow for adequate supervision and safety of the campers
• Responsible for camper disciplinary problems
  
  
  
  • Provide support to the program team with program issues, concerns, and disciplinary actions
  • Interact with parents of campers to find the best solution to discipline issues including, when necessary, the removal of a camper
  
  
  
  
• Responsible for statistic sheets (meal counts, canteen, NSA, etc.) and turning them into the Registration Coordinator at the end of each week
• Conduct weekly debrief meetings maintaining schedules, briefs, and useful information for a comprehensive end of season written brief
• Drive TSA Fleet Vehicles on official Camp Gifford/TSA business
• Follow Salvation Army procedures in handling of personnel, finance, and general protocol
• Give spiritual direction to the staff by leadership and example. Be an example of Christ to staff, campers, and volunteers through your verbal and non-verbal interactions, by your lifestyle, and by your presence
• Maintain a standard of cleanliness within the camp and personal living quarters
• Assist with cleanup of the total camp at the end of teaching session and at the conclusion of the summer
• Performs other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
• Grasp, push, pull objects, and reach overhead
• Operate a telephone and computer
• Lift up to 25 lbs.
• Understand verbal and written information
• Sweep, clean and perform other janitorial tasks as needed

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

The Salvation Army reserves the right to reassign, review the job or to require that different or additional tasks be performed based on the organization's need or when circumstances change.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.