Family Camp Director

$40,000 yearly

Job Description

Be responsible for the planning, preparation, and implementation of our two family camps at CYC ADANAC and as well as two specialist generation camps....

Do you get excited by the opportunity to continue the growth of intergenerational family’s ministry through the power of camp?

CYC is looking for a passionate, innovative and creative person to join our Generations Ministry team as a Family Camp Director.

About CYC's Generations Ministry

Here at Christian Youth Camps, our Generations Ministry team currently facilitates ten family camps and events throughout the year across five of our sites. These camps and events are designed for families to not only create new memories, but to reconnect as a family while having the opportunity to grow in their understanding of faith together.

About the role:

As a Family Camp Director, you will have the opportunity to be part of creating incredible memory-making moments for families as they discover who God is and build lifelong friendships through all the fun of camp.

To make all this happen, you will be responsible for the planning, preparation, and implementation of our two family camps at CYC ADANAC and as well as two specialist generation camps. These specialist camps include Growing Good Men, Father and Son weekend at CYC Forest Edge and our Heart to Heart Marriage weekend at CYC City.

This role is responsible for the camp program, recruitment and training of volunteer leadership teams, liaising with campsite management and staff, and overseeing the camp and events as a whole; as well as overseeing the planning and implementation of two brand new events aimed at equipping parents.

This position should appeal to someone with a strong passion for family and intergenerational ministry and experience in leading teams. This position is a part-time, ongoing role (3-4 days per week) working alongside our Generations Department.

This role would be a great fit for you if:

  • You align yourself with CYC's Motivation & Values
  • You have a mature and consistent faith with active involvement in a Christian community
  • This role includes a father and son weekend, so experience around rites of passage would be advantageous.
  • You have a passion for the impact of the gospel through camping ministry
  • You have an ability to connect relationally both with staff and volunteers
  • You have the ability to effectively plan, organise and problem-solve
  • Driver’s Licence
  • Working with Children Check

You will need:

This role is primarily based out of our office in Ringwood, along with some hours being onsite during the particular camps that you are assigned to.

For further information or a detailed role description, contact Julian Barnard via the 'Apply to this Job' button below.

To apply for this position please include a Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role, your Resume and at least two references.

Applications close:

Applications close for this role on Wednesday the 8th of April.

Christian Youth Camps Ltd (CYC) is committed to promoting and protecting the best interests of children and has a zero tolerance to child abuse.

Do Applicants need to have Permission to work in Australia?

Yes