Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 05.18.2023

Hourly Wage: $400.00/Week

Status: Temporary / Seasonal (JUNE 20 – AUGUST 5, 2023)

Number of Positions: 1

Department: Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen

Position Title: Break Day Supervisor

SUPERVISOR: Youth Program Specialist & Assistant Program Director

The Salvation Army 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.

Application Instructions:

Complete the online job application.

To apply online go to: Break Day Supervisor

To apply in person go to 8495 SE Monterey Ave, Happy Valley, OR 97086. Complete the job application provided to you. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Questions, contact Captain Grant Hall at cascade.youthdepartment@usw.salvationarmy.org or call (503)794-3256. Capt. Hall is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.

Recruiting Accommodation Statement:

To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact 1-888-887-6528 or email thq.reporting.line@usw.salvationarmy.org, attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Current Food Handlers permit.
• 2 seasons of summer camp experience or 1 year in equivalent work required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Desire to work with youth.
• Ability to supervise and provide guidance to staff and campers.
• Ability to diffuse stressful situations with staff and campers.
• Ability to observe staff behavior and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
• Be a Christian with a strong, demonstrative commitment to following Jesus Christ, and biblical principles, who is enthusiastic, energetic and creative in spiritual leadership.
• Ability to operate a telephone.
• Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer.
• Ability to access and produce information from a computer.
• Possess leadership skills with the ability to plan, originate, organize, and execute special programs.
• Ability to teach and lead a number of activities.
• Ability to communicate well with others from diverse backgrounds, ages and nationalities.
• Ability to work in groups.
• Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to activities.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and be comfortable working with a high degree of independence.
• Ability to make independent decisions that may involve unique or unusual situations and/or complex issues and dealing with demanding requests or timelines.
• Good character, integrity and adaptability
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control
• Detail oriented
• Self-starter
• Ability to read, write and communicate well in the English language.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
• Good analytical skills
• Ability and willingness to keep information confidential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Remain on site as the contact and adult monitor for minor staff during break days.
• Coordinate at least one scheduled off-site trip for staff each weekend and at least one on site group activity.
• Monitor location and sing-in for all visitors and ensure their exit 1 hour prior to curfew.
• Secure public areas after curfew and reopen for breakfast.
• Ensure staff refrigerator is stocked with food designated by Food Service Manager. Prepare and serve meals as needed.
• Ensure that child protection policies are observed on break days including:
  • Monitor and keep logs of minor staff locations.
  • Adherence to curfew and use of staff sign-in log and enforce with minors.
  • Keep undated parent authorized transportation lists for minors.
  • Check in with staff after each weekend and ensure everyone is accounted for at the First Day meeting.

General Duties:

• Foster and nurture Christian faith and discipleship in visible, fruitful ways to campers
• Attend and participate in programs and spiritual activities.
• Enforce respect for personal property, camp equipment and facilities.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all staff, volunteers and campers.
• Enforce adherence to camp and Salvation Army policies and procedures.
• Ensure and provide supervision and physical/emotional safety for campers and staff.
• Participate and/or assist in all summer camp programs as required e.g., chapel, staff meetings, campfire, camp wide games, night-watch, free-time, electives, rise and shine duty, etc.
• Ensure and assist in the cleanliness of cabins and outside areas.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Youth Program Specialist, Divisional Youth Secretaries and/or Camp Administrator

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, hike and twist on a continuous basis for up to 15-20 minutes or prolonged periods at a time.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects, such as files, file cabinets drawers, and reach overhead.
• Ability to lift to 25 lbs.
• Physical ability to respond to a variety of situations; must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• There may be phone and in-person contact with others from diverse backgrounds who may be angry, hostile, confused or frustrated.
• May be required to work in all areas of camp including, but not limited to, the kitchen, dish room, laundry facility and grounds.
• Working in a distinctively Christian environment
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases
• Work outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather.
• Work around dust, odor and high noise levels

MISCELLANEOUS:

The Salvation Army does have a dress code. This will be shared with you at the time of employment.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a motor vehicle record check. They must have a valid drivers license and acceptable driving record.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history information check. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude employment. The circumstances involved in the conviction(s) will be considered.

The Salvation Army provides a smoke and drug free work environment for all employees and volunteers.