SMCC Assistant Camp Director

JOB DESCRIPTION FORM

Position Title: SMCC Assistant Camp Director

Reports to: Camp Director

Date Prepared:   January 2026

Department:  SMCC

Pastor/Executive Pastor Approval:  

Basic Purpose

Summarize the highlights of

the position in terms of basic

purpose and what it is supposed to accomplish.

-            Support the Camp Director in daily camp operations and provide leadership to camp attendees and camp counselors.

Key Role

List the Key Roles of the position that support the basic purpose

-        Provide encouragement, guidance and support to campers and camp counselors

-        Help guide staff with behavior management, activity execution, and professional conduct

-        Serve as a point of contact for parents and guardians when needed

-        Act as a Leader on campus, modeling positive behavior, teamwork, and enthusiasm.

-        Step in as Director when Camp Director is unavailable

Key Responsibilities

Provide a few key metrics

APPLICABLE TO THE JOB which best describe its size and effect on the business (i.e. Operating Budget, Income)

-            Assist Camp Director in planning, implementing, and overseeing daily camp activities

-            Ensure camper safety and well-being by enforcing camp policies and responding appropriately to incidents or emergencies

-            Communicate effectively with fellow counselors and Camp Director

-            Support daily operations including scheduling, attendance tracking, transitions, and supply coordination

-            Support camper supervision

Other Responsibilities

-            Help chaperone children during off-campus field trips as needed

-            Help facilitate the check-in/drop-off period in the morning and the pick-up time in the afternoon

Skills, Knowledge, and Other Success Factors

List skills and knowledge required to perform the job effectively (i.e., Excel, Powerpoint, functional policy knowledge). Describe any other important aspects of this position

-        Verbal and written communication skills

-        Creative Thinker

-        Strong teambuilding skills

-        Strong leadership Skills

-        Behavior management skills

Leadership & Behavioral Qualities and Expectations

List behaviors, leadership competencies and expectations required to perform effectively in this job.

-        Professing Christian and involved in a local church

-        Supportive of the church mission

-        Compassionate

-        Problem solver

-        Interpersonal skills

-        Ability to recognize themselves as leaders both on and off the stage

-        Self-motivated

Education & Experience

What type and level of training, experience and/or certifications are required to perform this job

-        This leadership role is ideal for college-aged candidates (18+)

-        Experience in working with children (Kindergarten through Fifth Grade) such as bible study, teaching, camp setting, etc.