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Join a dedicated team at an established Christian camp where you will play a vital role in fostering a safe and nurturing environment for campers and staff. This position emphasizes spiritual growth, safety, and leadership, ensuring that every camper has a memorable experience. You will be responsible for supervising staff, coordinating activities, and upholding the camp's mission to promote faith and community. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young people and enjoy working in an outdoor setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.
GENERAL DUTIES:
1. Be responsible for the spiritual welfare of Tahoma staff and campers.
2. Attend and participate in all camp programs and spiritual activities.
3. Maintain standard of cleanliness in personal grooming and in living quarters.
4. Assist with the clean-up of the total camp at the end of each session and at the conclusion of the summer.
5. Complete and submit to the Tahoma Program Director an "End of Summer Brief" with recommendations for the future.
6. Assist with other duties as needed.
Safety and Supervision
1. Assume responsibility for the supervision and direction of Tahoma staff and Campers.
2. Enforce camp policies and procedures.
3. Maintain the utmost level of safety for staff and campers at all times.
4. Ensure compliance with American Camping Association standards of safety and programmatic conduct at all times.
5. Coordinate and implement all program components relative to the daily schedule in a timely fashion.
Weekly Responsibilities
1. Encourage and support Tahoma staff through prayer and one-on-one meetings.
2. Work with Tahoma Program Director to plan specific weekly duties.
3. Assist logistician in set-up and clean-up of program activities.
4. Assist with registration day duties and medical screening of campers.
5. Work with TPD and counselors in assignment of camper groups.
6. Assist in leading campfire programs.
7. Assist in leading camper devotionals.
8. Attend small group times of each counselor weekly.
9. Plan and implement evening activities in conjunction with TPD and logistician.
10. Participate in daily staff devotion/prayer time.
11. Assist in night watch duties.
12. Assist in camper discipline and re-direction when necessary.
13. Ensure the safety of campers and staff on out-trips through consistent and continual evaluation of campers, staff, and environmental concerns.
14. Instruct campers and staff on the proper use of backpacks, stoves, tents, etc.
15. Assist in the operation of the Challenge Course as assigned by the Assistant Camp Director.
16. Assist in leading debrief with Tahoma staff at the conclusion of each session and take minutes at meetings.
17. Assist in inventory of Tahoma program supplies and equipment at the start and end of summer and each week.
18. Lead and/or delegate weekly clean-up and duty assignments.
19. Keep records of weekly cabin inspections and cabin competition points.
20. Perform any other duties necessary to ensure an excellent program.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
By accepting employment with The Salvation Army, you acknowledge that The Salvation Army is a church, agree to do nothing to undermine its religious mission, and acknowledge that your conduct must not conflict with or undermine the religious program of The Salvation Army Camp Arnold or its religious and moral purposes. It is expected that all employees of Camp Arnold will conduct themselves in a manner likely to bring honor and glory to God, and credit and respect to The Salvation Army.
The Salvation Army 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 love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination.
Camp Arnold Mission Statement: Camp Arnold is a Christian camp owned and operated by The Salvation Army. Our mission is to use nature and the outdoors as a setting to share the gospel of Jesus Christ, teach environmental awareness, encourage pro-social behavior, and provide safe opportunities for fun and adventure.
The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and contractual obligations related to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination if required. Requests for exemptions on religious or medical grounds will be considered.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities.