Job DescriptionDescriptionDEPARTMENT: CAMP GIFFORD
POSITION TITLE: PROGRAM LEADER: CHALLENGE COURSE
STATUS: SEASONAL, FULL TIME
SUPERVISOR: DISCOVERY CAMP DIRECTOR
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 to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
Plan, supervise, and implement the camp challenge course programs including but not limited to: Low Ropes Course, High Ropes Course, Climbing Wall, and Zip Line. Responsible for the safety and well-being of campers and staff while participating in assigned camp programs.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
High School Graduate, some college preferred but not mandatory
ACCT Level 2 Certification required
Experience working with children preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Possess good leadership skills
Possess good verbal and written communication skills
Be able to pass a child safety background check
Be detail oriented and well organized
Must be knowledgeable in the areas of children/personnel safety, planning, problem solving, and crisis intervention
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plan and implement Discovery and Wilderness camp challenge courses for electives, free-time, and cabin activities
Create an environment that leads groups to success
Know the type of group and the specific needs of the group you're working with
Maintain open, friendly, and professional relationships with participants
Maintain an attitude of fun and excitement
Use encouragement and positive reinforcement in all situations
Lead games initiatives and elements for groups ranging from 8 to 20 campers
Clearly communicate the instructions for each game, initiative, and element in a fun and creative manner
Have all equipment and props prepared before the campers' arrival
Ensure the safety of campers and staff
Lead briefing and debriefing sessions with each group
Communicate the objective of the activities, Five Finger Contract
Observe groups' responses to each challenge and formulate appropriate questions to encourage group learning and growth
Initiate and facilitate final wrap-up session at the end of each course to sum up the experience and point campers to Christ in transferring their learning
Always ensure compliance with standards of safety and programmatic conduct. Inspect all equipment, hardware, and elements for damage before and after each course
Report all damaged equipment, hardware, and elements verbally and on a pre-use inspection form
Participate in safety training
Clearly communicate all safety procedures and standards to participants for each activity
Attend to surroundings and participants needs during all courses
Be aware of any medical/physical conditions or special needs of the campers
Fill out all necessary paperwork
Fill out Pre-use inspections, course evaluations, rope and equipment logs, incident report forms, and maintenance forms
Perform inventory of challenge course program equipment and supplies at the start and finish of the summer and each week
Complete any necessary course or grounds maintenance as necessary to maintain a safe and aesthetic course as assigned by the Camp Director
GENERAL DUTIES:
Exhibit effective Christ-like conduct and service as an appropriate example for campers and staff
Give support to the total camping program performing all other duties required to provide a consistently excellent program
Attend and participate in all camp programs as required including, but not limited to evening programs, chapel activities, and staff meetings
Follow all policies and procedures
Maintain cleanliness and order in your person and living quarters
Assist with cleanup of the total camp at the end of each session and at the conclusion of the summer
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
Grasp, push, pull objects, and reach overhead
Operate telephone and computer
Lift up to 25 lbs.
Understand verbal and written information
Sweep, clean and perform other janitorial tasks as needed
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 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.
COVID-19:
"The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds."
Once a conditional offer has been made and then accepted by the applicant, The Salvation Army may then ask specific questions about vaccination status, if applicable. If the applicant requests an exemption, then processes described in this summary should be followed.
BENEFITS:
A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.
Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered.
Life and Voluntary Options. An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.
Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.
Parental Leave: The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.
Sick Leave: 12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months' service time.
Paid Vacation:
Two weeks annually, accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions
Four weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positions
Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months' service time
Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
Qualifications
Education
High School or Equivalent (preferred)
Some college (preferred)
Experience
Experience working with children (preferred)
ACCT Level 2 Facilitator Certified (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.