Summer Camp Ministry Lead (Camp)

Job Description

Job Description

LOCATION : Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center - Phoenix, Arizona

STATUS : Non-Exempt / On-Call

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.

Qualifications :

• Must be a minimum of 18 years old.
• Must have ONE of the following to qualify :
• 12 months childcare experience and high school diploma
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood / closely related field
• N.A.C., C.D.A, or C.C.P credential
• Must have valid CPR / First Aid / AED certifications.
• Must obtain a Food Handlers card upon first day of work .
• Must obtain a tuberculosis test upon first day of work .
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English. Bilingual English / Spanish is preferred.
• Must have previous experience programming youth activities and working with children, preferably in a camp setting.
• Must be capable of learning basic point-of-sale procedures and Traction database integrations.
• Must have experience teaching a variety of activities involving education, computers, sports, performing arts, fine arts and / or fitness.
• Must have experience or ability to coach others in teaching and leading groups of children in day camp setting, with biblical principles.
• Must have the ability to maintain a non-judgmental attitude in working with customers, clients, members and staff.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality as needed.
• Must be capable of meeting the demands of day camp during a strenuous 40-hour workweek.
• Strong desire and ability to work well with children, parents, and staff in a capacity of leadership, counseling, and education including but not limited to :
• Relate joyfully and sensitively to children of all ages.
• Sensitivity to children’s individual needs
• Use appropriate positive discipline consistently.
• Dependability
• Handle security and crisis situations calmly
• Engage and maintain a child’s interest in activities.
• Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training.
• Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check

Responsibilities :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to operate telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.