Activities Manager -13-075 - SC/Pine Summit Camp and Conf

The Salvation Army Southern California; Big Bear Lake (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost onsite housing

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Big Bear Lake is seeking an Activities Manager to lead recreational programs and ensure a safe, enjoyable experience for guests. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent customer service abilities, and knowledge of safety protocols in a camp environment. Candidates must be 21 years or older and possess good communication and teamwork skills. A high school diploma is required, with a preference for a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Must have ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of The Salvation Army mission and culture.
• Possess (or able to obtain) certifications in lifeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide recreational opportunities to guests in a Christian camp.
• Lead and supervise activity staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in all work areas.

Skills

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Activities Manager -13-075 - SC/Pine Summit Camp and Conf

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Mission Statement
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.

Position Summary
The Activity Manager is someone with a passion for providing recreational opportunities to guests in the scope of Christian camp ministry. They are responsible to provide activities to Pine Summit’s guests that are in line with its mission and vision for Christian camping. They have a drive to not only maintain recreational activities but for improvement and development. They value giving people the opportunity to play, learn, and deepen community through recreation. As a manager, they will assist leadership in the overall mission by contributing to a professional Christian culture and encouraging the spiritual goals of guest groups and the development of staff under their care.

Essential Functions
Recreation Leadership and Administration

• Contribute to a Christ-centered camp culture and encourage the professional and spiritual growth of staff under your care.
• Responsible for the appropriate training, scheduling, and supervision of all activity staff.
• Lead by example to promote excellent teamwork, safety first principles, and exceptional guest service.
• Ensure that all work areas and storage areas meet safety and cleanliness standards, including local regulations, ACA/CCCA standards, and The Salvation Army policies.
• Maintain and keep accurate activity records for inventory, training, and inspections.
• Work with Guest Relations to fulfill guest activity requests, communicating with staff and guest leaders with a friendly and customer service-oriented demeanor.

Activities

• Lead all activities for groups with exceptional service and catering facilitation to meet group needs when applicable. Leading activities include but is not limited to, ziplines, climbing tower, high ropes, team building, archery, paintball, and lifeguarding.
• Lead or assist in emergency response as a lead rescuer for the challenge course and pool.
• Routinely inspect activity areas and equipment to ensure the highest standards are being met according to local regulations, ACA and TSA policies.
• Regularly clean and maintain activity areas and associated equipment for activities such as a campfire circles, pool, gymnasium, outdoor activity areas, a playground, soccer field, and challenge course elements utilizing equipment like a snow shovel, snow blower, rake, leaf blower, and general construction tools.
• Responsible for maintaining inventories and seeking approval for the purchase of new equipment needed.
• Possess the strength and stamina to remain alert, friendly, courteous, and patient for the duration of the staff member’s time on the job.

Guest Service and Operations

• Assist in hosting while groups are on site.
• When assigned assist in the maintenance of the camp grounds, help in kitchen, and housekeeping. This may include completing tasks like cleaning bathrooms, washing dishes, plunging toilets, and other maintenance items according to skills and training.

Working Conditions
Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax and telephone. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. BA preferred or a combination of education, training and experience in the camping industry.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards of the site and facilities, camper and staff behavior.
• Physical mobility and endurance to perform tasks while standing or walking for long periods of time (60 minutes or more).
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more; ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis as needed to perform necessary duties.
• Possess (or able to obtain in the first 6 months) certifications in lifeguarding and level 2 challenge course facilitator or higher.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of The Salvation Army mission, philosophy, culture, protocol and organizational structure.
• Must have ability to work well independently in a detailed, professional and courteous manner.
• Friendly and personable. Excellent customer service skills required.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• A team player must work well with others.
• Experience in supervision of staff.
• Must have good communication skills and pay close attention to detail.
• Word processing experience. Familiarity with Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel are especially valuable.
• Possess a valid CA driver’s license.

Housing: May include low-cost onsite housing