What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Recreation Coordinator position at The Salvation Army Southern California?
Job Title: Recreation Coordinator
FLSA Status: Full Time, Temporary - Exempt
Reports to: Program Director
Schedule: Varies
Supervises: N/A
Rate of Pay: $500 weekly - 8 weeks
Closing Date: 04/30/2025
Benefits: Standard; Full-Time, Temporary, Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:
Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire; sick time accrual is pro-rated for part-time hours.)
Function: The Recreation Coordinator is responsible for facilitating various camp Recreation and providing overall program support by securing supplies, scheduling staff, and maintaining safe procedures at the various Recreation. They oversee and delegate schedules to the staff team, help with training, and assist in the maintenance of Recreation equipment. This role also serves as a Recreation and Waterfront Activities Specialist as needed, working to run various Recreation on site. This position will adhere to the Camp Code of Conduct, support the Christian camping and ministry culture as well as uphold the mission, and practices of The Salvation Army and its doctrine.
General Duties
Duties and Responsibilities:
Attend and participate in evening programs and spiritual activities.
Maintain a standard of cleanliness in personal grooming and in living quarters.
Assist with the clean-up of the total camp at the end of each session and at the conclusion of the summer.
Prepare and deliver the Arts and Crafts Coordinator camp brief at the end of the summer.
Assist with evening cabin supervision
Attend and participate in Staff Orientation.
Attend and participate in all camp wide activities, campfires, staff meetings and staff devotions
Assist with Camper check-in and check-out.
Specific Duties
Safety and Supervision
Supervise recreation during freetime and Arts and Crafts Coordinator.
Attend and participate in evening programs and spiritual Recreation.
Enforce, and abide by, all camp policies and procedures
Responsible for the health and well-being of self and campers.
Always maintain the utmost level of safety for staff and campers
Practice and enforce all camp safety regulations and emergency procedures.
Maintain group/staff control at specialized group Recreation so that other support staff can focus on safety.
Always ensure compliance with American Camping Association standards of safety and programmatic conduct.
Coordinate and implement all program components relative to the daily schedule in a timely fashion.
Attend relevant in-service trainings.
Weekly Responsibilities
Meet weekly with senior leadership and communicate needs, program changes, and concerns related to staff and campers.
Create and distribute activity schedules and staff assignments weekly.
Plan and lead all sports during cabin activity times.
Support Cabin Leaders by organizing supplies for various sports Recreation. These may be run by you, Recreation specialists, or coordinated with Cabin Leader staff.
Sports field includes large turf soccer field with backstop, cover basketball court and sand volleyball.
Maintain Archery Equipment as needed.
Oversee Fishing areas as scheduled.
Assist in camper fishing programs by ensuring rods, reels and bait are accessible and working with campers and staff in their proper use.
Plan and implement backpacking programs as needed.
Work directly with the Director of Program in a supporting role.
Coordinate In-Service training for activity areas with the Director of Program.
Plan rainy day Recreation and implement as needed with the Adventure Coordinator.
Coordinate overnight campouts with the Adventure Coordinator.
Campouts will take place in the fort.
Gather needed supplies for cookout – coordinate what is needed at the beginning of the week with counselor and their cabin.
Assist with planning of all campfire programs.
These may include messy games, skits, and songs for campers.
Serve as an Recreation Specialist as needed.
Work in a variety of program areas to support cabins.
This may include archery, sports, etc. and will be determined by need and experience/comfort.
Attend all relevant in-services for areas trained.
Serve as a Waterfront coordinator as needed.
Perform all other duties and roles assigned.
Due to the nature of the camp program in session, you may be asked to assist in duties not directly related to this specific job description. This is necessary for the smooth operation of the camp. Staff members are expected to comply with all reasonable requests.
Lastly And Most Important
Remember to have fun!
Remember to ask for help because we are here for each other!
Remember that God is in control. God’s love will be more evident in your actions than your words!
Remember that God loves you, and we love you!
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 the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Acknowledgement of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army
I have been informed and understand The Salvation Army's religious purpose and status as a church. In my employ, I will not undermine the religious mission or religious purposes of the organization, nor will my professional conduct conflict with, interfere with, or undermine its religious programs or religious purposes.
Physical Requirements
Ability to maneuver. Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead. Ability to operate telephone. Ability to lift to 25 pounds. Ability to access and produce information from the computer. Ability to understand written information. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A request to modify or adjust these requirements may be made to your supervisor and HR. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and presents no undue hardship.
I understand that this position is of a temporary nature and will end in 90 days or less.
FLSA Status: Full Time, Temporary - Exempt
Reports to: Program Director
Schedule: Varies
Supervises: N/A
Rate of Pay: $500 weekly - 8 weeks
Closing Date: 04/30/2025
Benefits: Standard; Full-Time, Temporary, Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:
Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire; sick time accrual is pro-rated for part-time hours.)
Function: The Recreation Coordinator is responsible for facilitating various camp Recreation and providing overall program support by securing supplies, scheduling staff, and maintaining safe procedures at the various Recreation. They oversee and delegate schedules to the staff team, help with training, and assist in the maintenance of Recreation equipment. This role also serves as a Recreation and Waterfront Activities Specialist as needed, working to run various Recreation on site. This position will adhere to the Camp Code of Conduct, support the Christian camping and ministry culture as well as uphold the mission, and practices of The Salvation Army and its doctrine.
General Duties
Duties and Responsibilities:
Attend and participate in evening programs and spiritual activities.
Maintain a standard of cleanliness in personal grooming and in living quarters.
Assist with the clean-up of the total camp at the end of each session and at the conclusion of the summer.
Prepare and deliver the Arts and Crafts Coordinator camp brief at the end of the summer.
Assist with evening cabin supervision
Attend and participate in Staff Orientation.
Attend and participate in all camp wide activities, campfires, staff meetings and staff devotions
Assist with Camper check-in and check-out.
Specific Duties
Safety and Supervision
Supervise recreation during freetime and Arts and Crafts Coordinator.
Attend and participate in evening programs and spiritual Recreation.
Enforce, and abide by, all camp policies and procedures
Responsible for the health and well-being of self and campers.
Always maintain the utmost level of safety for staff and campers
Practice and enforce all camp safety regulations and emergency procedures.
Maintain group/staff control at specialized group Recreation so that other support staff can focus on safety.
Always ensure compliance with American Camping Association standards of safety and programmatic conduct.
Coordinate and implement all program components relative to the daily schedule in a timely fashion.
Attend relevant in-service trainings.
Weekly Responsibilities
Meet weekly with senior leadership and communicate needs, program changes, and concerns related to staff and campers.
Create and distribute activity schedules and staff assignments weekly.
Plan and lead all sports during cabin activity times.
Support Cabin Leaders by organizing supplies for various sports Recreation. These may be run by you, Recreation specialists, or coordinated with Cabin Leader staff.
Sports field includes large turf soccer field with backstop, cover basketball court and sand volleyball.
Maintain Archery Equipment as needed.
Oversee Fishing areas as scheduled.
Assist in camper fishing programs by ensuring rods, reels and bait are accessible and working with campers and staff in their proper use.
Plan and implement backpacking programs as needed.
Work directly with the Director of Program in a supporting role.
Coordinate In-Service training for activity areas with the Director of Program.
Plan rainy day Recreation and implement as needed with the Adventure Coordinator.
Coordinate overnight campouts with the Adventure Coordinator.
Campouts will take place in the fort.
Gather needed supplies for cookout – coordinate what is needed at the beginning of the week with counselor and their cabin.
Assist with planning of all campfire programs.
These may include messy games, skits, and songs for campers.
Serve as an Recreation Specialist as needed.
Work in a variety of program areas to support cabins.
This may include archery, sports, etc. and will be determined by need and experience/comfort.
Attend all relevant in-services for areas trained.
Serve as a Waterfront coordinator as needed.
Perform all other duties and roles assigned.
Due to the nature of the camp program in session, you may be asked to assist in duties not directly related to this specific job description. This is necessary for the smooth operation of the camp. Staff members are expected to comply with all reasonable requests.
Lastly And Most Important
Remember to have fun!
Remember to ask for help because we are here for each other!
Remember that God is in control. God’s love will be more evident in your actions than your words!
Remember that God loves you, and we love you!
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 the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Acknowledgement of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army
I have been informed and understand The Salvation Army's religious purpose and status as a church. In my employ, I will not undermine the religious mission or religious purposes of the organization, nor will my professional conduct conflict with, interfere with, or undermine its religious programs or religious purposes.
Physical Requirements
Ability to maneuver. Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead. Ability to operate telephone. Ability to lift to 25 pounds. Ability to access and produce information from the computer. Ability to understand written information. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A request to modify or adjust these requirements may be made to your supervisor and HR. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and presents no undue hardship.
I understand that this position is of a temporary nature and will end in 90 days or less.
Salary : $500
