St. Louis Clarksville Parish Catholic Youth Camp has an opening for a Camp Assistant Program Director. As Camp Assistant Program Director, you will support the Camp Director in ensuring the smooth operation of the camp and in fostering a Christ-centered environment. This is a seasonal job opening starting on June 8 and ending in August 2026, working 40 weekly hours.
Essential Functions
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Assist with the responsibilities of the Camp Director during the summer programming season.
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Serve in place of the Camp Director, when necessary, due to absence.
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Support daily camp operations to ensure programs run safely, smoothly, and in alignment with the mission of CCYC.
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Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to camp staff.
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Assist counselors with behavioral issues.
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Perform other duties as assigned in a spirit of humility, service, and mission.
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Assist with administrative processes for summer program registrations, from inquiry through enrollment.
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Help maintain camper registrations, health forms, staff applications, and other camp records.
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Coordinate staff schedules for camp programs and childcare.
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Serve as a liaison between the Camp Director, staff, and camper families as needed.
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Assist the Camp Director with administrative, programmatic, and supervisory duties as needed.
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Assist in planning staff bonding activities.
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Set up and take down morning show activities.
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Set up and assist with Water Day activities.
- Assist the After Care Director in organizing activities for extended care.
Position Qualifications
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Must be at least 18 years of age.
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Practicing Catholic who supports and respects the teachings and mission of the Catholic Church.
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Living an active prayer life.
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Desire to serve in Catholic youth ministry and help foster a Christ-centered camp environment.
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Strong leadership skills, with the ability to guide, support, and mentor camp counselors and staff.
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Ability to work closely with the Camp Director to support daily camp operations and programming.
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Basic administrative or organizational experience (registrations, scheduling, or event coordination).
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Experience working with children, preferably in a camp, school, parish, childcare, or youth ministry setting.
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Ability to address camper behavioral issues with patience, charity, and sound judgment.
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Clear and professional communication skills when interacting with staff, campers, and families.
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Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced camp environment.
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Reliable, responsible, and capable of stepping into leadership when the Camp Director is unavailable.
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Ability to collaborate with staff to ensure activities run safely and smoothly.
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Positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to serve wherever needed for the good of the camp community.
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Must complete required diocesan Safe Environment training and any background check requirements.
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Preferably CPR and First Aid certified.
Range: $18.00, Hourly
Benefits:
We offer a generous paid sick leave benefit with this position, and employee automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan.
