Summer Camp Unit Coordinator

The Salvation Army; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established community center is seeking a passionate Summer Camp Unit Coordinator to engage with children in a meaningful way. This role involves overseeing daily camp activities, providing supervision, and creating a nurturing environment for school-age children. You will work closely with the Education Manager to implement fun and educational programs, ensuring a safe and enriching experience. If you have a love for children and a commitment to their development, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact while enjoying generous benefits and a supportive community atmosphere.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Employer-funded Pension Plan

Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans

Meaningful purpose in work

Qualifications

• Must have a keen interest in children and at least 21 years of age.
• Minimum of six months experience with school-age children.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities and provide supervision for children.
• Prepare Devotional Time and handle disciplinary actions.

Skills

Childcare

Christian Education Programs

Communication

Supervision

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Child Development

Job description

Overview

The Salvation Army’s Ray & Joan Kroc Community Center is hiring a Summer Camp Unit Coordinator and offers the following benefit package to part-time employees:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes holidays, vacation time, and sick time
• Employer-funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and with a commitment of 20+ hours/week)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits, AFLAC Insurance
• Most importantly – a job with a meaningful purpose!

Location: 650 Dudley Street, Dorchester, MA

Pay Range: $21.50 per hour

40 hours per week

Work with the Education Manager to implement the day-to-day activities of the children enrolled in the Camp.

Qualifications

• Must have a keen interest and sincere appreciation for children
• Must be at least twenty-one years of age
• Must complete Camp Staff Orientation
• Minimum of six months experience working or volunteering with school-age children
• Experience with Christian Education Programs for school-age children such as Sunday School or Vacation Bible Study is preferred

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associates Degree or bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Guidance, Human Services, Nursing, Psychology, Physical Education, Recreation, Child Psychology, the Arts, Social Work, Sociology, or Child Care is strongly preferred

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Assist with daily activities such as devotions, crafts, mystery programs, recreation, music, drama, lunch, snacks, and trips.
2. Provide supervision and general childcare.
3. Prepare Devotional Time (Bible story or spiritual object lesson, choruses, and prayer) once or twice a week for the entire day camp.
4. Handle all disciplinary actions in accordance with the Camp Manual and report problems immediately to the Education Manager.
5. Clean up and set up activity areas as directed by the Education Manager.
6. Receive and dismiss children daily in the designated area.
7. Assist with camp training for counselors and junior counselors.
8. Assist in developing curriculum for school-aged children.
9. Perform administrative tasks such as ordering supplies, coordinating schedules, and completing reports and records.
10. Assist the Education Manager in overseeing daily activities, camp operations, and programs to ensure quality.
11. Lead and participate in weekly staff meetings and debriefings.
12. Lead with enthusiasm and thoroughness in program delivery.
13. Set a Christian example for children, parents, staff, and volunteers.
14. Represent The Salvation Army’s spiritual ministry and social mission.
15. Engage in Christian spiritual conversations with the public and within the corps.
16. Recognize spiritual needs and refer individuals to the Corps as appropriate.
17. Complete Camp Staff Orientation, including Keep SAfe Training.
18. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access to employment opportunities. EEO is the Law.

The Salvation Army is an international movement and part of the Christian Church, motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.