Summer Day Camp Coordinator

Get ready to make a lasting impact on young lives! As the Summer Day Camp Coordinator, you'll play a key role in helping kids (ages 5-12) grow, have fun, and learn in a safe, energetic, and nurturing environment. You'll work closely with the Youth Development Supervisor to bring exciting, faith-filled programming to life, blending sports, recreation, music, art, and more. The Summer Day Camp Coordinator will be at the heart of the action, making sure each activity runs smoothly, and every moment counts.

Kroc Summer Camp is an entirely outdoor camp experience. The Coordinator will be expected to work a significant amount of time outdoors mentoring camp counselors, assisting with disciplinary issues and providing additional support to counselors during activities.

The Kroc Center Summer Day Camp Coordinator's pay rate is $18.00/ hour. Camp runs June 9 - August 15.

KROC CENTER MISSION

In keeping with the mission of the Wisconsin & Upper MI Division of The Salvation Army, The Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center located in Green Bay, WI provides facilities, programs and services that strengthen, encourage, and enrich children, adults, and seniors through positive life-changing experiences.

The Salvation Army Mission:

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.

Job Objective:

The Summer Day Camp Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Youth Development Supervisor with youth programming within the Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center (RJKCCC). The Coordinator will primarily focus on the 5-12 year old age range with oversight of youth programming during Summer Camp. They will utilize this programming to share the gospel, introduce young people to Jesus Christ, offer them a developmentally friendly environment, and lead them into the fellowship of the Kroc Center through a wide variety of opportunities.

Essential Functions:

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

1. Plan, execute, and evaluate the Summer Day Camp program for youth 5-12 years old to include, but not limited to, programming in sports, recreation, music, art, and social categories.

1. Plan, execute, and evaluate day and summer camps by developing activity schedules, managing personnel and volunteers as well as recruiting participants.

1. Implement the Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets for Youth and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) into all youth programming to ensure a positive and developmentally friendly environment within all areas of the Kroc Center.

1. Interact with youth, parents, and guardians to bridge families into Kroc Center programming.

1. Plan, execute, and evaluate special events and programs that feature Kroc youth programs.

1. Ensure national, territorial, and Kroc Center standards are maintained.

1. Administrative tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education: Bachelor's degree in education or a related field.

Experience: 2+ years of experience working with youth is required. Program planning and execution experience is required.

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong management skills including experience in dealing with a diverse population.
• Strong knowledge of the youth development cycle and the ability to program age-appropriate activities.
• Skill in dealing with difficult children / parents / guardians.
• Skill in utilizing good judgment.
• Skill in using Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to successfully complete Safe from Harm and CPI training.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

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Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Certifications: First aid, CPR, AED certifications and Safe from Harm and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training will be obtained during the orientation period. Employee must possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license with clearance to drive from The Salvation Army's insurance carrier.

Supervisory Responsibility:

The Summer Day Camp Coordinator will assist the Youth Development Supervisor in supervising 15-20 seasonal full-time Summer Camp Counselors.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

The Summer Day Camp Coordinator will occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle objects, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be required to lift up to 40 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, normal depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Working Conditions:

Some aspects of this job may require the employee to be exposed to weather elements for a period of time. The noise level at these activities may increase to moderate and loud depending on the activity. This job is, at times, performed in an office environment at normal room temperature. The noise level is normally low-medium.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.