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The Salvation Army USA Central Territory
Villa Park, IL | Full Time
$78k-129k (estimate)
3 Months Ago
Day Camp Unit Leader
$78k-129k (estimate)
Full Time
3 Months Ago
The Salvation Army USA Central Territory is Hiring a Day Camp Unit Leader Near Villa Park, IL
THE SALVATION ARMYNORTH & CENTRAL DIVISION OAKBROOK TERRACE CORPSPosition DescriptionPOSITION TITLE: Day Camp Unit Leader
LOCATION/DEPT: Oakbrook Terrace Corps
REPORTS TO: Day Camp Director
FLSA CATEGORY: Non-Exempt
STATUS TYPE: TFT/TPT
OUTCOMES Work under the direction of the Day Camp Director to ensure that the Day Camp is in keeping with the overall plans, goals, and directions of the Corps.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
This individual relates to, and interacts with, a wide range of contacts both within and outside The Salvation Army. In these contacts, they act as a representative of the Army and its mission.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS This individual will be evaluated on how effectively the outcomes of this position are achieved, as well as the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of accomplishing assigned goals.
Education/ Experience
DOING THE MOST GOODDo you want to use your skills and talents to make a lasting difference in the world? The Salvation Army is the fourth largest charity in the United States and is an international organization based on Biblical principles created to help people in need. We are mission-driven, diverse, collaborative, and focused on positive results for people. Join us in making a difference.
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.Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
LOCATION/DEPT: Oakbrook Terrace Corps
REPORTS TO: Day Camp Director
FLSA CATEGORY: Non-Exempt
STATUS TYPE: TFT/TPT
OUTCOMES Work under the direction of the Day Camp Director to ensure that the Day Camp is in keeping with the overall plans, goals, and directions of the Corps.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Provide leadership for daily classes including preparation, teaching, and clean-up.
- Prepare lesson plans to be approved by the Day Camp Director.
- Obtain needed supplies within the Day Camp approved budget.
- Understand that the overall theme of the Day Camp will have a Christian emphasis.
- Read, sign, and abide by the Safe-From-Harm Policy.
- Attend the orientation prior to the start of Day Camp, debriefing and the final musical program.
- Take part as a leader on weekly field trips.
- Be on substitute rotation for Before & After Care as needed.
- Areas of leadership can include:
- Bible leadership
- Craft leadership
- Musical leadership
- Literacy leadership
- Recreation leadership
- Special Theme leadership
- Bridge (13 years olds) leadership
- Before & After leadership
- Other duties as assigned.
This individual relates to, and interacts with, a wide range of contacts both within and outside The Salvation Army. In these contacts, they act as a representative of the Army and its mission.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS This individual will be evaluated on how effectively the outcomes of this position are achieved, as well as the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of accomplishing assigned goals.
Education/ Experience
- Must have completed at least 1 year of college or at least 1 year of experience in day camping.
- Over 18 years old preferred.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Understand and uphold that Day Camp overall will have a Christian emphasis.
- Demonstrated ability to use initiative and be a self-starter.
- Attention to detail.
- A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible in light of changing job situations/priorities.
- A commitment to the mission of the Salvation Army.
- This individual will only commit Army resources that have been allocated or approved.
- This individual will keep the Day Camp Director informed on all critical issues relating to their area of responsibility.
- This individual will adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.
- This position is required to do moderate physical work and must be able to lift 10 pounds.
- In order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to remain stationary for some periods of time; use hands and fingers; communicate; move; occasionally required to position self to stoop, kneel, or crouch; frequently required to reach with and use arms and hands, as required in using standard office equipment and PC.
- The work environment for this position includes indoor and outdoor environments with a low to high noise level.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, distance vision, and ability to focus.
- Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters and maintains positive relationships with co-workers and supervisors. This would include but not be limited to such actions: resolution of conflicts in a positive manner; courteous treatment of staff, clients, and visitors; respect of others’ property and person, professional and appropriate communication to and about co-workers, supervisors, and subordinates. Support the Mission of The Salvation Army by treating every donor, contact and colleague with respect and dignity, and without discrimination of any kind.
DOING THE MOST GOODDo you want to use your skills and talents to make a lasting difference in the world? The Salvation Army is the fourth largest charity in the United States and is an international organization based on Biblical principles created to help people in need. We are mission-driven, diverse, collaborative, and focused on positive results for people. Join us in making a difference.
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.Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$78k-129k (estimate)
POST DATE
03/03/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/16/2024
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