Summer Youth Program & Camp Coordinator

TSA The Salvation Army TSA; Canada; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Summer Youth Program & Camp Coordinator to facilitate engaging activities for teens in the community. This role involves coordinating summer camps, organizing volunteer opportunities, and ensuring a supportive environment for youth. The successful candidate will work closely with local schools and agencies, promoting the program while fostering meaningful connections with participants. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of young people, encouraging personal growth and community involvement. Join a team dedicated to service and support, where your contributions will truly matter.

Benefits

Health and Dental Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

RRSP Contributions

Continuous Learning Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of related experience required.
• Must have a valid BC Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract.

Responsibilities

• Organize activities for teens such as crafts, sports, and volunteering.
• Plan and supervise field trips and special events for youth.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Creativity

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Volunteer Supervision

Education

High School Diploma

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training

Job description

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Summer Youth Program & Camp Coordinator

Apply remote type Onsite locations Kelowna, BC West Kelowna, BC time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: May 28, 2025 (27 days left to apply) job requisition id JR101355

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

The Summer Youth Program & Camp Coordinator will organize and facilitate local opportunities for teens to socialize and volunteer in the community over the summer. They will also coordinate sending 30-40 local youth attending an overnight camp, as well as arrange the subsidies for the camp as required. The successful incumbent will also attend these camps with the youth and serve on the camp staff for the duration of the camp. The incumbent will be working at 1480 Sutherland Ave. Kelowna BC

BASIC FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

-organize and host activities for teens such as crafts, cooking, games, sports, etc.

-organize and host volunteering opportunities for high school students at the Thrift Store

-network with local schools and agencies to the promote summer youth program

-plan and supervise field trips and special events for the teen groups (i.e. beach days)

-plan transportation for teens to field trips and special events

-set up and clean up foryouth programs

-promote summer camp opportunities

-help families register their children for camp

-arrange transportation for campers (free of cost)

-travel with campers to and from camp, and supervise them while at camp

-apply for and coordinate subsidies for campers and their families

-connect with parents ofyouth with relevant information regarding activities

-shop and prepare food foryouth programs

-reconcile expenses foryouth programming

-offer some administrative support to the church office staff

-other duties as assigned

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Governance Boards and Councils: none

Internal:

• Ministry Unit management, Officer
• Divisional Headquarters - Area Commander, DHQ Youth Department, Regional Youth Coordinator
• Territorial Headquarters – Territorial Youth Department, Territorial Abuse Advisor

External:

• Okanagan Central Youth Pastor’s networks, Child Protection Agencies (as needed)

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

• Reports directly to Corps Officer.
• Direct reports: None.
• Workflow coordinator. May supervise volunteers serving with youth.

FINANCIAL AND MATERIAL MANAGEMENT:

• Monitors spending for the programs overseen.

• Regular responsibility for minor financial matters and for wise use of resources.
• May be authorized to handle small amounts of cash.
• Minimal material responsibility.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Serves in a church office environment. The location of work may create a possibility of experiencing the following disagreeable conditions:
  • people with challenging behaviour
  • verbal abuse,
  • minor risk of harm, injury, illness due to physical attacks from others, rough play and/or exposure to infectious diseases.

• Intervenes if participants’ behaviour changes.
• The job includes periods planning for program delivery, which may involve computer research.

The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

education and experience Qualifications:

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• As this job is under the Federal Government’s Canada Summer Jobs Programs, the incumbent must: be between 15 and 30 years of ageat the beginningof the employment period, be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under theImmigration and Refugee Protection Actfor the duration of the employment and have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training is an asset.
• Internal Child Abuse Prevention training modules to be completed during probation.
• An alternate combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• A minimum of three years of related experience.
• Able to provide Criminal Background Check screening and Vulnerable Secord Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.

Skills and Capabilities (examples provided below):

• Wholehearted support for the mission, vision and values of The Salvation Army.
• Respect and understanding of The Salvation Army mission, culture, and values.
• Possesses personal qualities and attitudes that respect and maintain the spirit, dignity and individuality of guests and staff.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others.
• Ability to train, supervise and support volunteers.
• Creativity and innovation.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong administrative, organization, written, digital and verbal communication skills.
• Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record check clearance
• Valid BC Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract
• Love for youth
• Proven ability to make meaningful connections with youth and parents/caregivers.

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $22.92 to $28.64 with a maximum of $34.37.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

About Us

Our employees are motivated by the fulfillment and meaning they experience as they serve people in need across Canada and Bermuda. Whether at the front-lines or in a support role, as part of our team you’ll work alongside a diverse and skilled group of purpose-driven professionals, empowered to provide exceptional service.

We deeply value the relationships we build in the workplace, as well as the opportunities given to us such as the potential to experience flexibility at work, receive health and dental benefits, paid vacation and sick time, RRSP’s, as well as to expand our skills and advance our careers as together we build a culture of continuous learning and growth.

If you're looking for a career that allows you to find meaning, make an impact, and one that challenges you to grow and become the best version of yourself, join our dynamic team. There is a place for everyone to belong at The Salvation Army.