Job Description

Job description for the Camp Director of Kandersteg International Scout Centre Employment and lines of reporting The Director is employed by the World Scout Bureau as a member of the European Scout Region staff. For European projects and matters he/she is responsible to the Director of the European Scout Region. The Camp Director manages the centre according the guidelines of the committee of the Kandersteg International Scout Centre Association and reports to the their Chairman of the Steering committee for all matters concerning the centre. Together with the Director of the European Scout Region and the Chairman of the Steering committee a joint meeting takes place every 6 month in order to address and co-ordinate all work related matters.

General objective of the position The Director is responsible for the overall running of the centre according to the guidelines of the Kandersteg Committee.

Specific tasks Overnights • Overall direction of the centre’s overnight operation Activity programme • Overall direction of the centre’s activity programme • Implementation of appropriate safety strategy in relation to the activities Catering • Overall direction of the centre’s catering operation Shop • Overall direction of the centre’s shop operation Staff • Selection and employment of staff • Management of staff, including provision of appropriate training and development opportunities Kandersteg Association • Administration of the Kandersteg International Scout Centre Association • Maintenance of contacts and relations with current and potential members

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Relations • General representation of the centre • Maintenance of relations with local, cantonal and national authorities • Maintenance of contacts with the Kandersteg Committee members, Kandersteg supporters, the World Scout Bureau, its European Office and national associations • Representation of the centre at local, national, European and world events Marketing • Development of the marketing strategy together with the Committee • Implementation and supervision of marketing activities Finances • Preparation and control of yearly budget • Supervision of book keeping and yearly closing of the accounts • Supervision of preparation of financial statements (VAT, social security) • Preparation of financial reporting to the committee • Identification of additional sources of funds • Support of fund raising efforts of the Kandersteg Scout Centre Foundation Maintenance • Long term planning of maintenance needs • Preparation of investment proposals for approval by the committee • Organisation and supervision of cleaning and maintenance work done by staff or outside contractors Europe • Coordination and supervision of the yearly staff management conference held in Kandersteg • Coordination, supervision and follow up of the European Scout and Guide Centre managers’ Conference, held every 2 years • Coordinating the European Scout Voluntary Programme • Participation in at least 4 European staff meetings in Geneva, as well as the staff management conference • Participation in the European and World Scout conference • Contribution to the general reflection of the European Scout Region, particularly to the work on the Youth Programme

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Desired Qualifications • • • • • • • • • •

Experience and capability in leading and managing people Excellent communication abilities in spoken and written English and German as well as basic knowledge of French. Understanding of operational economics Experience in a commercial environment (administration, finance, book keeping, public relations, etc.) Experience of working in a NPO (Non-Profit Organisation) and youth work environment Capability to work with and in a multi cultural team Successful activities in the Scout movement Experience in tourism Physical fitness Aged 25 – 40

Conditions of Employment The successful candidate will have to take up residence in Kandersteg. Further information about the conditions of employment and salary will be provided upon request.

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Information about Kandersteg International Scout Centre The Centre Kandersteg International Scout Centre welcomes up to 10’000 Scouts and Guides from all over the world each year for about 55’000 overnights. It has indoor accommodation for up to 250 people in two buildings and a 16 hectare campsite with space for about 1’200 people. The Kandersteg International Scout Centre Association is responsible for the running of the centre while the Kandersteg International Scout Centre Foundation owns all the property and is acting as landlord. The centre is open year round and the work load is clearly higher in the “high” season of Christmas/New Year, February, Easter Pentecost, July and August. Around 70% of the overnights for the year are recorded in the two month of July and August. The centre’s turnover is currently about SFr. 1.7 million and is mainly generated from overnights, catering, programme activities and souvenir shop sales. A small part is generated by member fees and donations. The centre places a strong emphasis on providing a high quality activity programme for the benefit of Scouts and Guides staying at the centre. The programme is based on the themes of International Friendship, High Alpine Adventure and Environment. In addition, the centre endeavours to implement the programme initiatives of the World Organisations and its European Region. The director is assisted by a team of about 10 – 15 permanent staff who work at the centre for periods between 6 month and several years. In addition, teams of international voluntary staff work at the centre for a period of 3 months during each of the four seasons. During summer the voluntary staff team has up to 30 members. English is the working language. The village Kandersteg Kandersteg is situated in the Bernese Oberland at an altitude of 1’200 meters above sea level. The village is surrounded by mountains up to a height of 3’700 meters. The main source of income for the 900 inhabitants is tourism and there are around 15 hotels. In winter there are two little downhill ski areas and an extensive network of cross country trails. In summer Kandersteg is an excellent starting point for many mountain hikes and climbing tours. Kandersteg is one hour from Bern by car or train and is situated on the Frankfurt – Bern – Lötschberg – Simplon – Milan railway line.