What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Camp Lead - Grand Rapids Kroc Center position at The Salvation Army Central Territory?
Position Summary:
The Day Camp Lead will assist the Program Supervisor in administrative and leadership responsibilities, while assisting in the overall implementation and coordination of the day camp program.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Assist with daily administrative tasks and responsibilities including:
- Day camp registration and payments
- Create and disperse camp rosters
- RMS (Registration Management System) imports and exports
- CampDocs database inputs and updates
- Check-in and check-out assistance
- Create and send out camper newsletters and emails to camper families
- Assist with overall camp leadership
- Follow and ensure adherence to Day Camp Policies and Procedures
- Take leadership on field trips when the Program Supervisor is not present
- Handling of all discipline procedures when Program Supervisor is not present
- Bus/van supervision on field trips.
- Assist with camper care
- Serve as a positive role model to young children and Kroc Camp Staff by demonstrating high standards of personal conduct
- Give direct supervision to a group of children if a day camp counselor is not available
- Making the safety and well-being of all campers while in our care a top priority
- Encourage participation in all activities
- Ensure overall camp safety
- Respond to and report any forms of camper misconduct (bullying, inappropriate behavior, etc.) to the Program Supervisor.
- Adhere to and enforce Safe from Harm policies reporting any violations to the Program Supervisor
- Administer emergency first aid as needed, document emergency situations using incident reports, and inform the Program Supervisor as needed.
- Program assistance
- Plan, implement & clean-up bible lessons, group devotions and other related activities in correspondence with the weekly camp theme as directed by the Program Supervisor.
- Facilitate all camp activities including daily opening and closing ceremonies, praise and worship, and end of week award ceremonies.
- Prepare and distribute all weekly programming materials.
- Plan, book and drive TSA vehicle for field trips, as assigned.
- Daily and weekly cleanup of program materials.
- Work in a cooperative manner with the other day camp staff as well as other Kroc Center staff to execute daily plans and activities.
Additional Responsibilities:
Attend required orientation including successful completion of First Aid/CPR and Safe From Harm training PRIOR TO WORKING WITH CAMPERS
Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- 1-year prior experience in working with children.
- 1-year prior experience in leadership or management role preferred.
- 2 years of college education in related field preferred.
Free Individual Membership
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.
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.
