Seasonal Program Coordinator (Hidden Falls)

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Bedford, IN

6h • $400 • Onsite

About The Position

The Program Coordinator will facilitate the provision of camp programs and recreational activities to campers through direct teaching and facilitation. Additionally responsible for the care, set up and maintenance of all camp activity resources, supplies and equipment.

Requirements

• Education: Be a High School Student or above
• Background Checks: Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.
• Experience: Must be at least age 18. Must have experience working with children. Must have experience in relevant camp activities. Must have general knowledge of how to care for camp recreation equipment and supplies.
• Certifications: Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard. Must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 30 days of employment. Must be able to complete provided training courses for camp activities as assigned.
• Skills/Abilities:
• Must be a Christian who demonstrates the principles of Christian living.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to manage time well in order to accomplish multiple tasks by a set schedule.
• Able to relate God to campers in the natural setting of camp.
• Ability to plan a lesson or activity.
• Ability to teach a concept or lead an activity for children.
• Ability to train others to lead or teach an activity.
• Able to guide, direct, and supervise daily duties and responsibilities of other staff members, as assigned.
• Able to communicate well with other staff, campers and supervisors.
• Able to walk for extended periods of time and across uneven terrain.
• Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
• Lifting materials up to 60 pounds and carry it for at least 50 feet.
• Be physically fit enough to keep up with daily camp activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating the summer camp programming and recreational activities, including, but not limited to:
• Arts & Crafts
• Sports & Games
• Ropes Course
• Outdoor education & activities
• Recreational activities like archery, paintball, and air rifles.
• Responsible to set up various camp recreation venues, according to the camp schedule. Ensure that all equipment is available and in good working order.
• Provide on-going training in each activity area to staff members assigned to facilitate.
• Facilitate the above activities as requested, with assistance from designated staff assigned to each area, according to the schedule.
• Make sure that each area is properly taken down, cleaned, repaired, and stored properly after each use.
• Lead programs/classes as assigned.
• Maintain the camp camera, storage of camp photos, delegate photography duties to designated staff, and take pictures of camp activities as available.
• Assist at camper registration.
• Ensure that staff members and leaders have all the supplies needed for their classes.
• Maintain an inventory of all activity supplies and develop the system for requesting supplies and signing them out to camp staff and other leaders.
• Maintain cleanliness of supply storage area in Admin work room.
• Participate and assist as assigned in all camp activities.
• Comply with camp policies.
• Observe the spiritual emphasis of camp.
• Keep living quarters clean and neat at all times.
• Practice courtesy in sharing living space with other camp staff members.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Participate in staff meetings, evaluation sessions and devotion times.
• Must carry radio while camp is in session on your person.
• Other tasks as assigned by Leadership.

Benefits

• In addition to traditional Health, Wellness, RX and PTO benefits, see what our employees told us they most liked about working for the Indiana Division of TSA by responding to our most recent 2023 survey…
• 91% are proud of their work to help meet the needs of people in their communities
• 75% find their “Work Stress” manageable
• 80% find their managers supportive during those times of stress
• 89% appreciate the flexible work options they have in their position
• 98% appreciate how they are allowed to use 4 sicks days as “Discretionary”
• 99% appreciate the 11 paid holidays they receive each year

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees