Camp Recreation Specialist - Camp Walter Johnson

The Salvation Army International; Denton (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established organization dedicated to making a difference in children's lives through engaging recreational programs. As a Camp Recreation Specialist, you'll be at the heart of fun and impactful experiences, leading various sports and activities while ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all campers. This is an opportunity to work in a vibrant camp environment, where you can develop your leadership skills, build lasting friendships, and contribute to the positive development of young individuals. If you are passionate about recreation and making a difference, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• Two years of experience leading sports or recreation activities required.
• CPR and First Aid Certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plans and supervises recreational sports activities for campers.
• Ensures safety and compliance with camp rules during activities.

Skills

Leadership in sports activities

Safety management

Team collaboration

Education

Equivalent experience in recreation or sports

Job description

Camp Recreation Specialist - Camp Walter Johnson 474 Walter Johnson Rd, Denton, NC 27239, USA Req #34078 Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Location: Camp Walter Johnson, Denton, NC

Position Type: Temporary Full-Time - Overnight Residential

Pay Range: $300.00 per week.

About this opportunity:

Plans, coordinates, and leads all recreational sports (softball, baseball, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, etc.) at camp. Trains other camp staff to lead, chaperone and monitor recreation activities. Ensure safety of campers and staff while participating in field, or other sporting activities and ensures a positive experience for campers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans, develops, coordinates, supervises, and participates in a variety of recreation activities for the campers to include field sports (softball, baseball, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, etc.) and other sporting activities; organizes activities and promotes participation.
• Performs all duties in accordance with prescribed regulatory compliance guidelines as well as American Camp Association accreditation standards.
• Supervises recreation activities to ensure safety of participants; instructs campers and staff in proper methods for play; monitors and directs behavior at all times to ensure compliance with camp rules.
• Ensures a positive experience for campers.
• Sets up sports and recreation areas for activities, have all necessary equipment available for activities.
• Ensures the recreation area and supplies are clean and free from debris at all times.
• Identifies potential hazards and responds appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Conduct a daily inspection of all recreational areas and equipment for safety, cleanliness and needed repair or replacement as well as an initial and end of session inventory and store equipment properly.
• Ensure the sports equipment and fields are locked and secured after each session.
• Participate enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
• Sit with camper tables during meals and serve as a table monitor when needed.
• Keep personal living quarters neat, clean and ready for inspection.
• Be available to participate and assist with camp programs and activities as directed by the Camp Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for in you:

• Two years’ experience leading sports or recreation activities or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications:

• CPR and First Aid Certification

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Some physical requirements of the Camp Recreation Specialist position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate activities are required. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available. Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions.

Why work for us:

Since 1907, The Salvation Army has been operating camp programs across the southeast region of the United States. Today, The Salvation Army has eight camps in the South and over 40 across the country. Working at a Salvation Army camp isn’t like other jobs. You will earn an income, you will receive invaluable job experience, and you will make friendships that will last you a lifetime – but, unlike most other summer jobs, you will also powerfully impact the life of a child or teen for the better. At Salvation Army camps, disadvantaged kids (in particular) have three square meals a day, have the opportunity to further develop social skills, learn creation care, feel valued, and encounter God’s love. You will never regret saying “yes” to camp this summer. Apply for a Salvation Army camp and be part of something bigger than yourself: making lives better in Jesus’ name.

Additional Information:

Camp Staff Orientation will be held June 10-15, 2025, and participation is required. The 2025 Summer Camp Program will be held June 16, 2025 – July 19, 2025 . If you are unable to work the entire program session, please let us know on your application.

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.

Application Submittal Period: January 7, 2025 – May 6, 2025

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

• Job Family NSC-NON-EXEMPT
• Job Function Camp
• Pay Type Salary
• Employment Indicator Seasonal
• Required Education Equivalent Experience
• Job Start Date Tuesday, June 10, 2025
• Job End Date Saturday, July 19, 2025

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