Summer Program Coordinator

The Salvation Army Southern California•Nampa, ID

11d•$22

About The Position

SCOPE OF POSITION: To assist Community Center Manager with administrative, leadership and program needs of the summer camp program.

Requirements

High School Diploma/ GED minimum requirement
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must have valid Driver’s License
At least two seasons camp experience or youth work equivalent
Needs an understanding of Salvation Army policy in regard to hiring, termination, workers’ compensation matters, time sheets and the Employee Handbook.
Needs an understanding of contacting pertinent officials in regard to reporting child abuse.
Ability to supervise and provide guidance to staff and campers
Ability to help organize and process financial documents as related to Summer Day Camp fees
Ability to create unique, fun and safe games and activities for campers
Responsible individual with a desire to work with youth
Must possess leadership skills, with the ability to plan, originate, organize and execute special programs
Ability to teach and lead a number of activities
Detail oriented
Self-starter
Team player
Strong use of the English language in verbal and written communication
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure
Strong analytical skills
Ability to operate telephone
Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer
Ability to access and produce information form a computer
Ability and willingness to keep confidential information
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, hike and twist on a continuous basis
Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with designing, planning and implementation of the summer camp program.
Assist with the supervision of summer camp staff, including corrective and disciplinary processes.
Assist with the planning and implementation of summer camp staff orientation, including volunteers and guest staff.
Assist with the camper discipline in consultation with the lead counselors and Community Center Manager or Corps Officers.
Assist with the programming of daily chapels, crafts, enrichment activities and recreational activities.
Assist with creating a weekly staff schedule for summer staff.
Assist with staff cleaning schedules and room set up/break down each day
Coordinate end of summer events for staff, campers and families
Assist in serving as a contact for Human Resource matters.
Ensure the implementation of Salvation Army policy in regard to hiring, termination, workers’ compensation matters, time sheets and the Employee Handbook.
Will serve as point of contact to pertinent officials in regard to reporting child abuse. May be asked to assist in making phone calls and/or reports to DHS, DHQ and THQ.
Assist the Community Center Manager as a contact person for parents, staff, and emergency services as directed
Assist Community Center Manager in taking payments as needed from parents. Work with Corps Assistant on any payment issues
Participate in all summer camp programs as required (e.g. chapel, staff meetings, enrichment activities, recreational activities, etc).
Work alongside and in agreement with the Community Center Manager and Corps Officers
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Community Center Manager and Corps Officers
May be requested to drive or accompany hospital transport of camper or staff.
Assist in driving campers to trips throughout the week utilizing the Salvation Army shuttle
Ensure proper opening and closing procedures are followed (i.e. camper areas clean and picked up, lights in facility off, alarm ready, etc.)