Day Camp Assistant Director

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established non-profit organization is seeking a dedicated Day Camp Assistant Director to lead and support the summer camp program. This role involves supervising children, engaging with families, and ensuring a safe and positive environment. As a vital part of the team, you will coordinate activities, manage schedules, and uphold the organization's mission of respect and dignity for all. If you are passionate about working with youth and making a difference in the community, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join us in creating memorable experiences for children and families this summer!

Qualifications

• Must pass background checks and become CPR and First Aid certified.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and make effective decisions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day camp activities and ensure children's safety.
• Engage with families and community members for programming.
• Implement and develop programming that aligns with camp activities.

Skills

Communication with children

Decision-making

Supervision experience

Team player

Behavior management techniques

Safety regulations enforcement

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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• Ability to work with and communicate with children and families of diverse cultural and socioeconomic groups.
• Ability to make independent and effective decisions.
• Experience supervising and working with children.
• Be a team player as well as able to work independently.
• Ability to accept supervision and guidance.
• Ability to communicate and work with groups of varying age and skill levels, and provide necessary instruction to children and information to families.
• Ability to observe and assess children’s behavior enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
• Must pass The Salvation Army background checks.
• Must become certified in CPR and First Aid training.
• Willingness to support the philosophy, goals, objectives, and mission of The Salvation Army.
• It must be understood by the incumbent that the provisions of Safe From Harm will apply upon commencement of employment and also understood that the required Safe From Harm training be satisfactorily completed within the first week of employment.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Ability to work with and communicate with children and families of diverse cultural and socioeconomic groups.
• Ability to make independent and effective decisions.
• Experience supervising and working with children.
• Be a team player as well as able to work independently.
• Ability to accept supervision and guidance.
• Ability to communicate and work with groups of varying age and skill levels, and provide necessary instruction to children and information to families.
• Ability to observe and assess children’s behavior enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
• Must pass The Salvation Army background checks.
• Must become certified in CPR and First Aid training.
• Willingness to support the philosophy, goals, objectives, and mission of The Salvation Army.
• It must be understood by the incumbent that the provisions of Safe From Harm will apply upon commencement of employment and also understood that the required Safe From Harm training be satisfactorily completed within the first week of employment.
  
  

Position Summary

The Day Camp Assistant Director is a leadership role among the staff of day camp. This position will be available to cover duties of the director when necessary and capable of running the program in the absence of the director.

This is a temporary, full-time position with an expectation of working forty (40) hours per week during the ten (10) week Summer Day Camp program season. In addition, training and facility preparation will take place the weeks before the regular program weeks.

$14.00 - $16.00/hour, 25 hours/week

1019 Payne Ave, St. Paul, MN 55130

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

This job description is not all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential duties of the position. Other duties, responsibilities and tasks may be assigned by the Day Camp Director and Corps Officers.

• Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with co-workers and supervisors. This would include but not be limited to such actions: resolution of conflicts in a professional manner; courteous treatment of staff, children and families; respect of others’ property and person and professional and appropriate communication to and about co-workers, supervisors, and subordinates.
• Support the mission of The Salvation Army by treating every child, family and colleague with individual respect and dignity, and without discrimination of any kind.
• Engage all community members (including and not limited to, campers, visitors, families, etc. in a way that brings them to the Corps for programming, activities, events and Pathway of Hope.
• Greet and accommodate the needs of youth and families who participate in Community Center programs.
• Ensure the safety of children in Community Center programs by maintaining a safe and positive environment.
• Support Youth and Community Center Ministries Director by enforcing policies regarding payment, late fees, safety, and behavior expectations.
• Responsible for implementing and developing programing and activities that align with the daily schedule of activities.
• Responsible for tracking and reporting daily statistics.
• Use program time to engage children in meaningful conversation, activities and learning experiences.
• Encourage respect for individuality and differences in each child.
• Set a good example for children and others by implementing a culture of cleanliness, punctuality, sportsmanship, manners, encouragement and asking for help.
• Understand the Day Camp Program and be able to run the program in the absence of the Day Camp Director
• Coordinate movement between classes and activities and be aware of the location and activity of the Day Camp group as a whole.
• Open and/or close the program and building as the day starts or ends including before and after care.
• Mediate disputes and manage discipline between campers and/or staff as needed according to the behavior and discipline policy.
• Be aware of and help to maintain daily and weekly schedule including meal and activity times, field trips, and drop offs/pick ups.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

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.

Fair Chance Hire

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

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• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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