Day Camp Unit Leader

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Villa Park, IL

9d • $17 - $20

About The Position

Work under the direction of the Day Camp Director to ensure that the Day Camp is
in keeping with the overall plans, goals, and directions of the Corps.

Requirements

• Must have completed at least 1 year of college or at least 1 year of experience in day camping.
• Over 18 years old preferred.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Understand and uphold that Day Camp overall will have a Christian emphasis.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative and be a self-starter.
• Attention to detail.
• A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible in light of changing job situations/priorities.
• A commitment to the mission of the Salvation Army.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for daily classes including preparation, teaching, and clean-up.
• Prepare lesson plans to be approved by the Day Camp Director.
• Obtain needed supplies within the Day Camp approved budget.
• Understand that the overall theme of the Day Camp will have a Christian emphasis.
• Read, sign, and abide by the Safe-From-Harm Policy.
• Attend the orientation prior to the start of Day Camp, debriefing and the final musical program.
• Take part as a leader on weekly field trips.
• Be on substitute rotation for Before & After Care as needed.
• Areas of leadership can include: 1. Bible leadership 2. Craft leadership 3. Musical leadership 4. Literacy leadership 5. Recreation leadership 6. Special Theme leadership 7. Bridge (13 years olds) leadership 8. Before & After leadership
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The Salvation Army offers a competitive benefit package for eligible employees which may include the following medical, dental, vision, hearing, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement accounts, a company-funded defined contribution (pension) plan and generous time off policies.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees