Activity Coordinator

The Salvation Army Southern CaliforniaBoring, OR
$500Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen will be a Christian sanctuary of rest, discovery, and growth for the neediest children in Oregon and Southern Idaho. The scope of this position is to design and facilitate an age-appropriate outdoor education plan for campers that exposes them to new experiences that will develop leadership and outdoor skills.

Requirements

  • Minimum High School Graduate or equivalent required.
  • 2 seasons of summer camp experience or 1 year in equivalent work required.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Have a Valid or Capable of obtaining Oregon Food Handlers card.
  • Have a Valid or Capable of obtaining AED, Red Cross or equivalent CPR and First Aid certification.
  • Be a Christian with a strong, demonstrative commitment to following Jesus Christ, and biblical principles, who is enthusiastic, energetic, and creative in spiritual leadership.
  • Good character, integrity, and adaptability.
  • Detail-oriented, Self-starter, Team Player.
  • Ability to diffuse stressful situations with staff and campers.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and be comfortable working with a high degree of independence.
  • Possess leadership skills, with the ability to supervise, care for, and provide necessary guidance for staff and campers 24 hours a day.
  • Possess leadership skills, with the ability to plan, organize, and execute programs.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate well in the English language.
  • Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards at all times.
  • Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, hike, and twist continuously for a long period.
  • Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects.
  • Physical ability to respond to a variety of situations. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
  • The candidate chosen for this position must have a valid driver’s license, have an acceptable driving record.
  • The candidate will be required to pass a motor vehicle record check and the TSA Motor Vehicle training.
  • The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history information check.
  • Qualified individuals must be able to perform essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
  • An understanding of professional boundaries is required.

Nice To Haves

  • Preferred valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

  • Foster and nurture Christian faith and discipleship in visible, fruitful ways to, and with staff and campers.
  • Provide supervision, support, and motivation to all staff.
  • Lead a weekly devotion with staff assigned to your care.
  • Coordinate with the Nurse and leadership team for possible medical transportation as needed. May be asked to accompany hospital transport of campers or staff.
  • Turn in all camper-related forms promptly, such as, but not limited to, seeker forms, incident forms, safety reports, Notice of Concern, and Observation Logs.
  • Provide a written weekly evaluation of staff under your care, outlining their strengths and struggles, to the Program Assistant.
  • Set a good example for campers and others including language, cleanliness, punctuality, sportsmanship, and table manners.
  • Responsible for routine daily cleanliness of public and personal spaces.
  • Lead and/or assist in Staff Snack Evening, including but not limited to, food preparation, distribution and clean-up.
  • Participate and/or assist in all summer camp programs as requested e.g., chapel, staff meetings, campfire, camp-wide games, night-watch, free-time, electives, rise and shine duty, etc.
  • May be required to serve as Break Day Supervisor for staff.
  • Last-day clean-up you will be responsible for the cleanliness of all living spaces and program areas under your assigned care.
  • Enforce respect for personal property, camp equipment, and facilities.
  • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all staff, volunteers, and campers.
  • Enforce adherence to camp and Salvation Army policies and procedures.
  • Ensure and provide supervision and physical/emotional safety for campers and staff.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by Leadership.
  • Manage and develop the use of the pond, hiking/creek walk trails, and the nature center on camp by delivering safe, fun, and progressive program activities.
  • Maintain a safe environment and safe programs as established by camp policies.
  • Plan, organize, and coordinate different free-time, cabin activity, electives, free time options utilizing Camp Kuratli’s outdoor facilities and equipment.
  • Ensure the staff involved in activities within areas of responsibility are appropriately qualified and trained.
  • Schedule and coordinate resources for electives, cabin activity, free time, and Camp wide game.
  • Ensure that all staff and campers know and follow safety procedures.
  • Communicate with the Service Crew Coordinator to make sure supplies and areas are set up.
  • Work with lifeguards to implement water activities.
  • Teach and monitor the proper use of equipment.
  • Conduct a daily check of area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.
  • Ensure all equipment and elements remain in good working order and report issues immediately to the Program Director.
  • Coordinate use of Challenge Course by ensuring logs are completed and equipment tested and verified to be safe to use. Will work with contracted vendor on scheduling and/or issues.
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