Recreation Coordinator

The Salvation Army Southern California•Estes Park, CO

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Coordinator is responsible for supervising recreation during free time and assisting with various program components. This role involves ensuring the safety and well-being of campers, enforcing camp policies, and coordinating daily activities. The coordinator will also plan and lead sports, manage equipment, and assist with special programs like fishing, backpacking, and campouts. Additionally, the role may require serving as a Recreation Specialist in different program areas as needed, and performing other duties to ensure the smooth operation of the camp program.

Requirements

Positive attitude and ability to take a leadership role.
21+ years of age preferred.
Current First Aid and CPR certification (may be obtained on site).
Experience and previous knowledge of camp Recreation.
Ability to use positive behavior management techniques with campers and an ability to adapt to difficult situations with a sense of maturity and safety.
Maintain a high standard of personal and communal living and behaviors.
Be supportive of The Salvation Army’s mission. Ability to reflect and model the high standards of our organization as one of the world’s most distinguished human services charitable organizations.

Nice To Haves

Preferably NASP or USA Archery Certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Attend and participate in evening programs and spiritual Recreation.
Maintain a standard of cleanliness in personal grooming and in living quarters.
Assist with the total camp clean-up at the end of each session and at the summer's end.
Prepare and deliver the Recreation Coordinator camp brief at the end of the summer.
Assist with evening cabin supervision.
Attend and participate in Staff Orientation.
Attend and participate in all camp wide Recreation, campfires, staff meetings and staff devotions.
Assist with Camper check-in and check-out.
Supervise recreation during freetime and Arts and Crafts.
Enforce, and abide by, all camp policies and procedures.
Responsible for the health and well-being of self and campers.
Always maintain the utmost level of safety for staff and campers.
Practice and enforce all camp safety regulations and emergency procedures.
Maintain group/staff control at specialized group Recreation so that other support staff can focus on safety.
Ensure compliance with American Camping Association standards of safety and programmatic conduct.
Coordinate and implement all program components relative to the daily schedule in a timely fashion.
Attend relevant in-service trainings.
Meet weekly with senior leadership and communicate needs, program changes, and concerns related to staff and campers.
Create and distribute activity schedules and staff assignments weekly.
Plan and lead all sports during cabin activity times.
Support Cabin Leaders by organizing supplies for various sports Recreation.
Maintain Archery Equipment as needed.
Oversee Fishing areas as scheduled.
Assist in camper fishing programs by ensuring rods, reels and bait are accessible and working with campers and staff in their proper use.
Plan and implement backpacking programs as needed.
Work directly with the Director of Program in a supporting role.
Coordinate In-Service training for activity areas with the Director of Program.
Plan rainy day Recreation and implement as needed with the Adventure Coordinator.
Coordinate overnight campouts with the Adventure Coordinator.
Gather needed supplies for cookout – coordinate what is needed at the beginning of the week with counselor and their cabin.
Assist with planning of all campfire programs.
Serve as an Recreation Specialist as needed.
Perform all other duties and roles assigned.

Benefits

Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire; sick time accrual is pro-rated for part-time hours.)

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