Day Camp Coordinator

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•St. Albert, AB

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position coordinates the day-to-day operations of The St. Albert Salvation Army Summer Day Camp in consultation with the Corps Officer(s). The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda for over 130 years, helping over 2 million people annually with necessities like food, clothing, and shelter, and supporting those experiencing unemployment, addiction, and family challenges. As a faith- and values-based organization, they serve and hire people of all backgrounds.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year experience working in a summer camping program setting (ex: Cabin Leader, Program Senior Staff).
Prior experience working with children and planning activities
Respect and understanding of The Salvation Army - its mission, culture, and values.
Work within the total camp program and cooperate with other staff members.
Flexible and have a good disposition.
Able to maintain a responsible level of maturity and leadership.
Ability to relate and connect well with children.
Able to lead a team, organize staff, schedules etc
A team player, able to work in harmony with fellow staff and volunteers.
An awareness of the necessity of confidentiality in dealing with fellow staff, volunteers, and clients.
Good organizational and communication skills.
Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
Provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required. The screening is secured either through the national Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) or through a local police detachment.
Screening through The Salvation Army Abuse Registry.
Develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide: Background check consent, A clear vulnerable sector screening, A clean drivers abstract, Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training

Nice To Haves

Relevant post-secondary coursework or education, adequate training and/or relevant experience is preferred (ex: Education program completion or degree, Outdoor Survival Skills, Theological Studies, Administration, Program Coordination).
Alternative combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Develop, lead and assist with implementation of program and set-up and clean-up daily
Develop schedules for camp activities
Develop schedules for staff for programming, breaks etc.
Develop and maintain budget for camp
Maintain quality childcare and always ensure safety of the campers
Always participate and interact with the children.
Work alongside camp staff and volunteers implementing camp activities
Demonstrate healthy behaviors and interaction skills
Participate in staff meetings.
Keep the CFS and CMO informed of all pertinent day’s events and issues with staff, parents, or children.
Debrief with the camp staff and volunteers at the end of each day
Any other related duties.