Summer Program Assistant

The Salvation Army Southern California•Boring, OR

About The Position

The Summer Program Assistant supports the Mission of The Salvation Army by providing spiritual, administrative, and programmatic leadership at Camp Kuratli. Under the supervision of the Camp Director and in collaboration with the Divisional Youth and Candidates’ Secretary (DYCS), the Summer Program Assistant is responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of high-quality programs, managing seasonal staff, and ensuring that all activities align with biblical values, safety standards, and the goals of The Salvation Army.

Requirements

Minimum High School Graduate or equivalent required.
Prior leadership experience preferred.
Have a valid Driver’s License.
At least 2 seasons of summer camp experience or 1 year in equivalent youth work experience required.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Capable of obtaining Oregon Food Handlers card.
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.

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership experience preferred.

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 drive or 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, and Notice of Concern.
Provide a written weekly evaluation of staff under your care, outlining their strengths and struggles, to the Program Director.
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.
During break days, may be asked to oversee Evergreen participants.
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.