Camp Eagle
Assistant Camp Director
Fincastle, VA
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Camp Eagle is pursuing a future Assistant Camp Director to serve as the Director of the camp’s summer ministry. Camp Eagle is a 167-acre, year-round camp and retreat center hosting various church, school, ministry, and community retreats and a nine-week summer weekly camp and day camp program.
The Assistant Camp Director works alongside the Director, Operations & Program full-time staff, Food Service Director, Interns, Maintenance Director, Day Camp Director in the leadership of the camp ministries. He reports to the Camp Eagle Director. A search team seeks candidates who fit the profile below in collaboration with the Camp Eagle Executive Board and Elders of Shenandoah Baptist Church.
DOCTRINAL BELIEFS
The Camp Eagle Assistant Director must fully agree with the church's Statement of Faith and align with its ministry philosophy, goals, and direction. This must reflect in church membership and involvement.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
The Camp Eagle Assistant Director must glorify God through:
A testimony of saving faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and a lifestyle of evident conversion
A capacity to build and work well with a team
A love for and faithfulness to God, God's Word, and God's Church
A love for and faithfulness to his home and family
A love for and faithfulness to the next generation
THE ASSISTANT CAMP DIRECTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Serves as the director of the summer camp ministry
Communicate effectively to camp constituency through personal interaction
Oversee the recruitment of summer camp staffing
Demonstrate fiscal responsibility by operating within the established budget
Assist in the scheduling and leading (or supporting) of group retreats as needed
Oversee summer staff to maintain the camp property and keep facilities in operational condition
This role description is intended to represent key areas of responsibilities; specific assignments may vary from time to time, and other duties may be assigned.
MEET CAMP EAGLE
Camp Eagle has been ministering to individuals of all ages for more than 40 years through summer camps, retreats, and specialized group events. We desire to use the elements of Christian camping to provide fun and fulfillment for the present, hope for the future, and develop strong, impactful leaders who will turn the world upside down. This is accomplished by encouraging people to come out of their comfort zones and experience unique and fun activities while learning how to make a difference in our world. In other words, Camp Eagle puts life into action!
While we operate the facilities during the winter, spring & fall for ministry rentals, retreats, and special events, our premiere event is our annual summer camp. We provide a super-fun week separated from the distractions of the world and saturated in the Word of God.
We are one of the few camps with entirely air-conditioned facilities, and we have renovated and updated every facility on the property!
We provide two staff members for every group of ten to twelve campers. Each staff member is carefully selected and interviewed extensively regarding their Christian walk, spiritual growth, attitude of service, and willingness to learn. All staff submit to a federal background check, are rigorously trained, and are ready to build relationships with the campers.
Camp Eagle is a ministry of Shenandoah Baptist Church in Roanoke, VA.
Who satisfies your mouth with good things,
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
~ Psalm 103:5 ~
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WHAT YOU BRING
Education & Experience
The Camp Eagle Assistant Director must have a working knowledge of camping ministry.
Previous ministry leadership, as well as previous camp ministry experience is preferable.
WHAT IT'S LIKE TO LIVE IN ROANOKE, VIRGINIA (25 minutes from Fincastle, VA)
With its high quality of life and low cost of living, the Roanoke area is a wonderful place to call home. The region's economy is strong, including major operations in insurance, banking, manufacturing, and automotive supply. Roanoke is also the hub of Carilion Clinic, one of Virginia's largest healthcare systems. The Roanoke Valley is home to several institutions of higher education, including Hollins University, Roanoke College, Virginia Western Community College, and multiple technical schools. Other colleges & universities are within an hour's drive, enriching Roanoke's educational offerings even further.
The region is well-known nationwide for its outdoor recreation. From hiking the Blue Ridge Mountains to fishing or kayaking in the scenic Roanoke River, or even visiting one of the many state parks within a short drive, the area offers endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Other local activities include annual festivals & parades, as well as concerts, theatrical performances, and sporting events.
PROCESS & TIMELINE
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to careers@sbcfamily.org.
Candidates will be reviewed until the position is filled.
For further information regarding the ministry of Camp Eagle, please visit campeagleva.org.
The Camp is also seeking a Camp Director, click the link below to learn more.