Day Camp Leader

To coordinate, promote and lead in our summer day camp programming and children and youth ministries.

HOURS:

• Starts from June 14, 2021, to August 6, 2021 (35 hours per week including some evenings and weekends).
• Must be aged between 15 – 30 years.

• Contributes to the spiritual development of children and youth by teaching and sharing. Christ, encouraging and modeling appropriate Christian attitudes and behaviors.
• Initiate outreach to underprivileged, at-risk, or community children to promote attendance at day camp.
• Process all applications and financing for day camp.
• Follow-up families for evaluation and further offer of services and ministry.
• Recruits and organizes volunteers for day camp.
• Plans, leads, and oversees all aspects of the day camp program: curriculum, snack, sports coaching, small group leaders, security, registration process, multi-media, program materials.
• Liaison with Salvation Army staff for oversight and coordination of resources.
• The performance of the job requires lifting boxes and organizing supplies.
• The incumbent is required to lift more than 20 pounds.
• Travel may be required.

*NOTE: For some jobs, you may be required to provide validated educational documentation.

Education/Certifications:

• Completion of high school would be beneficial.

             NOTE:  An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.

• Certificate in First Aid and CPR Training (preferred)

Experience:

• Three months working with children, preferably including administrative experience.

• Administrative duties in the operations of summer events programs.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Ability to relate to children and parents/guardians from multiple socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds
• Strong work ethic and initiative, able to work in a team or independently.
• Basic computer skills.

•  Awareness and compliance with Chilliwack Policies and Procedures.

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent.
• A clear vulnerable sector screening.
• Clean drivers abstract.
• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.
• Police Security Clearance Certificate

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation.   If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements. 

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.