Summer Camp Unit Coordinator - Dorchester, United States - The Salvation Army Eastern Territory
Description
Overview:
The Salvation Army's Boston Kroc Ceter is hiring a Summer Camp Unit Coordinator and offers excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:
- Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
- Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
- Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, copays and deductibles
- Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Eligibility for the Federal Government's Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Most importantly a job with a good purpose
Responsibilities:
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Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with the daily activities such as devotions, crafts, mystery programs, recreation, music, drama, lunch, snacks, games, trips, etc.
- Provide supervision and general childcare.
- Prepare Devotional Time (Bible story or Spiritual object lesson, Choruses and Prayer) once or twice a week for the entire day camp.
- Handle all disciplinary action in accordance with the Camp Manual. Report problems immediately to the Education Manager.
- Clean up and set up of activity areas as directed by Education Manager.
- Receive and dismiss children daily in the designated area.
- Assist with camp training for counselors and junior counselors.
- Assist Education Manager in overseeing the daily activities, general camp operations and programs to ensure a quality camp.
- Lead and assist in weekly staff meetings and debriefing.
- Be enthusiastic and thorough in leading and teaching program curriculums.
- Set a Christian example for the children, parents, staff and volunteers.
- Represent The Salvation Army's spiritual ministry and social mission in the Camp program.
- Engage in Christian spiritual conversation with members of the public and in the corps.
- Recognize spiritual need of persons which may require referral to the Corps.
- Must complete Camp Staff Orientation which includes Keep SAfe Training
- Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications:
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Education Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Associates Degree or bachelor's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Guidance, Human Services, Nursing, Psychology, Physical Education, Recreation, Child Psychology, the Arts, Social Work, Sociology or Child Care strongly preferred.
- **Work/Volunteer Experience*
- Minimum of six months experience working or volunteering with school age children.
- Must have experience with Christian Education Programs for school age children such as Sunday School or Vacation Bible Study.
- **Other Qualifications*
- Must have a keen interest and sincere appreciation for children.
- Must be at least twentyone years of age.
The Salvation Army's 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.
MISCELLANEOUS
Flexibility and a cooperative spirit are crucial characteristics of the individual who holds this important position. The Salvation Army reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. Its facilities and vehicles provide a smoke and drug free work environment for all employees and volunteers. It is expected that each employee will be familiar with The Salvation Army Handbook for Employees. Questions regarding its contents can be directed toward the Human Resource Department or Immediate Supervisor.
I have read the description for the position of Summer Camp Unit Coordinator for The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center of Boston.
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