Summer Timberlake Unit Leader - $450/week

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Washington, Eatonville (District of Columbia, FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate organization dedicated to serving the community through spiritual and outdoor activities. This role involves supervising camp staff and ensuring a safe, fun environment for campers. You'll be responsible for planning and implementing engaging activities while upholding the camp's mission of promoting pro-social behavior and environmental awareness. If you have a passion for leadership and a commitment to fostering a positive camp experience, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young campers while working in a supportive and mission-driven atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising staff and campers in a camp setting.
• Ability to enforce safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct Timberlake staff in assigned units.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and camp policies.
• Plan and implement unit activities according to schedule.

Skills

Supervision

Safety Management

Counseling Techniques

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Experience in Camp Management

Tools

Computer

Telephone

Job description

GENERAL DUTIES:

1. Attend and participate in all camp programs and spiritual activities.
2. Maintain standard of cleanliness in personal grooming and in living quarters.
3. Assist with the clean-up of the total camp at the end of each session and at the conclusion of the summer.
4. Complete and submit to the Timberlake Program Director an "End of Summer Brief" with recommendations for the future.
5. Assist with other duties as needed.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Safety and Supervision

1. Assume responsibility for the supervision and direction of the Timberlake staff in assigned units.
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 the Timberlake staff in assigned unit through prayer and one-on-one meetings.
2. Assume responsibility for the direct supervision and direction of the Counselors and Jr Counselors of assigned unit.
3. Work with Timberlake Program Director to assign Junior Counselors to programs and cabin tasks appropriate to their training.
4. Work closely and cooperatively with Counselors in assigned units to ensure the smooth delegation of responsibilities. Remember to empower the counselor with full and equal authority over the cabin. Develop and adhere to a communication plan.
5. Be present at the "Initial Cabin Meetings" of cabins in assigned unit.
6. Assist with cabin management when needed.
7. Plan and implement Unit activities as dictated by the Timberlake Daily Schedule.
8. Complete any required forms related to camper or program evaluation, or health documentation.
9. Complete daily entries in the Camper Log book as needed and submit weekly for review.
10. Attend and direct Weekly Camp Outs, planning the event flow and providing staff direction.
11. Teach and model counseling techniques to staff.
12. Implement a weekly "Unit Meeting" covering camper issues, activities, programs, prayer, etc.
13. Check in daily with each Counselor and Jr Counselor.
14. Prepare and discuss weekly Counselor and Jr Counselor evaluations, then submit them to the Program Director.
15. Ensure supervision of the assigned unit according to Camp policies.
16. Facilitate exit evaluations for Counselors and Jr Counselors.
17. Assist in conducting camp program activities as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects and reach overhead.
• Ability to operate telephone and computer.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to access and produce information from a computer.
• Ability to understand written information.

SPIRIT AND UNDERSTANDING:

By accepting employment with The Salvation Army, you acknowledge its religious mission and agree to conduct yourself in a manner that upholds its spiritual and moral standards, supporting the camp’s religious and moral purposes.

MISSION STATEMENTS:

The Salvation Army Mission: To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs without discrimination, motivated by love for God.

Camp Arnold Mission: To use nature and the outdoors to share the gospel, teach environmental awareness, promote pro-social behavior, and provide fun and adventure.

The Salvation Army will comply with all COVID-19 safety measures, including vaccination requirements if mandated, and will consider exemption requests on religious or medical grounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities.