Assistant Summer Day Camp Coordinator

***Full- Time Monday- Friday 8

• 30 A.M.- 4:30 P.M.
• Pay
• Range: $15.50-$16.00 Per Hour***

***temporary (06/08/26-08/14/26***

The Salvation Army Mission

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Summary/Primary Purpose

This position protects, guides, stimulates, and helps the children in our program. This position shares in developing our programs and program procedures. This position becomes the counselor, teacher, spiritual leader, confidante, and role model.

Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare for daily lessons.
• Lead and participate in all facets of the program: recreation, snack, craft, pool, fieldtrips, etc.
• Prepare snacks.
• Provide Christian devotions.
• Enforce and adhere to The Salvation Army policies, including no swearing, no alcoholic drinking, no drug use, no smoking/vaping, and no violence.
• Follow progressive disciplinary procedures when needed, in consultation with corps officers.
• Check out and check in equipment, putting items away in the proper place.
• Basic cleaning as needed to include sweeping, wiping off tables, spot mopping spills, empty garbage cans and other cleaning duties as assigned.
• Monitor computer usage, as needed.
• Document and report accidents.
• Comply with Safe From Harm policies.
• Perform open and closing procedures including opening and locking doors, turning on and off lights and equipment, getting out and putting away equipment
• Help transport children to and from field trips.
• Help plan physical activities.
• Driving is an essential aspect of this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or GED

Qualifications

• The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.
• Ability to be flexible and able to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
• The ability to access payroll, timekeeping and personal data via a web-based system.
• Administrative skills to include utilization of standard office equipment, data entry, 10-key, attention to detail and filing.
• Good communication skills both written and spoken, and ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters.

Other Qualifications

Must pass all applicable background checks. Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business. Must be 21 years or older and able to drive a 12-passenger van. Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training within 90 days of hire, as established by The Salvation Army.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

CPR and First Aid certification.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee may be occasionally required to engage in rigorous activities involved with participating in recreational activities with children. Must be able to stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and run. Must be able to life a child up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

Must be able to keep up with children who are full of energy. Must be able to frequently be in the sun and outside in varying weather conditions. Noise level is moderate to loud.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

Qualifications

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.