What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Director position at Westview on the James?
Westview on the James is defined by its distinctive culture of faith, community, acceptance, warmth and welcome. Founded in 1966 by three districts of the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church, Westview is a separate 501c3 non-profit organization that offers summer resident camp and year-round guest services/retreats.
Beautifully located on 780 acres of rolling hills and fields, including an 18-acre lake and one mile of riverfront in Goochland, Virginia, Westview offers 32 buildings, 260 beds, swimming pool, a high ropes course, zip line, bouldering wall, and water slide.
We’re looking for an experienced Camp Director, with a passion for outdoor ministry, to provide leadership and direction for the camp. If our Mission of “Creating a place apart to grow with God in every season” excites you, then keep reading!
We seek an energetic, hands-on leader who will be responsible for the operations, finances, marketing, maintenance, personnel, and facilities of a 780-acre site. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal, communication, time management, and organizational skills; proven administrative, leadership, staff management, computer proficiency; and demonstrated financial acumen.
Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
● Minimum of five years’ supervisory experience at an organized, preferably ACA accredited camp.
This is a year-round, full-time position offering a competitive salary, four-bedroom house, health insurance, and paid time off.
If you desire to help Westview achieve its Vision of “Playing outdoors, Building community, Transforming lives,” then submit your cover letter with specifics of your camp experience, roles and responsibilities, along with resume and compensation requirements.
Check out the full job description at www.westviewonthejames.org/employment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work setting:
- In-person
- Outdoor work
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- camp leadership: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $55,000