49er Leader- Discipleship Program Mentor

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 for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

A. BASIC PURPOSE

The 49er Discipleship Program Mentor manages all the details of the discipleship program for minor staff (49ers) ages 16-17. The purpose is to disciple teen members to know Jesus, develop habits to become life-long disciples of Jesus Christ, and become future, healthy functioning summer camp staff members. The 49er Discipleship Mentor will also serve on the Program team and support the overall Camp Program.

B. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The 49er Discipleship Program (Gold) & C.E. Coordinator provides leadership for all aspects of the Gold 49er Discipleship and mentoring program. This position has two main functions 1. Biblical instruction and Discipleship classes 2. Carry-out Christian Education programs.

1. Discipleship Teaching and Training (same teens all summer)

• a. Teach and develop basic spiritual disciplines including daily prayer time, journals and daily devotions.
• b. Teach discipleship based a combination of the ROOTS discipleship, Timothy program material (SoCal) and own preferences.
• c. Assist teens in discovering and developing their identity in Christ including personality, gifts, and talents.
• d. Supervise off-site classes and weekly field trips for All 49ers (Wednesdays). e. Ensure that all 49ers are supervised at all times in accordance with Camp Del Oro policies.

2. Carry -out Christian Education Program.

• a. Coordinate & lead daily chapels with the program team.
• b. Train 49ers to carry-out crafts program as assigned.
• c. Train summer staff counselors & other staff to carry out craft program as needed.
• d. Provide artistic support to main camp evening and weekly programs.

3. Other

• a. Evaluate each of the 49ers at or near the end of the program, with recommendations for the future.
• b. Communicate recommendations to Camp Director, DYS, and Corps Officers.
• c. Assist as needed in other related areas of the summer camping program as assigned by the Camp Director and/or DYS.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. The position requires frequent lifting of 25 pounds or more. The job is primarily performed outside in the elements regardless of weather.

2. Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on a intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax and telephone.

D. Driving Requirements: The employee will be required to drive a camp vehicle. The employee:

• a. Must be 21 years or older.
• b. Must possess a valid CA Driver License.
• c. Complete TSA driver safety course.

Acknowledgement of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army: The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and The Salvation Army’s status as a church, and agrees that he/she shall do nothing in his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The Employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and that his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine either such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.

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 to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.