Camp Craft 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 for God. Its mission is to preach the

gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

• BASIC PURPOSE
  
  

Cooperate with Program Director in planning and implementing the camp program. Organize and

administer a

safe and meaningful program in the area of arts and crafts that is in harmony with the goals and

objectives of

Camp Del Oro.

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop innovative approaches to crafts that will encourage campers to experiment and explore their
  
  

own creativity.

• Be certain that each camper completes at least one craft project which will be taken home as a
  
  

reminder of his camp experience.

• Maintain order and cleanliness in the craft house.
• Train and assist counselors to be familiar with rules, programs and crafts available to campers.
• Design program crafts reflecting nature.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies and materials to insure a good program is conducted for all camp
  
  

sessions.

• Report supply needs and give a materials list to the program director for purchase.
• Coordinate all craft activities with other camp programs.
• Assist the assistant program director with implementing campfire program.
• Give support to total camp programs.
• Assist with break day duties as assigned.
• Maintain a standard of cleanliness in personal grooming and in living quarters.
• Attend and participate in evening programs and spiritual activities.
• Assist with clean up of total camp at the end of each session and at the conclusion of the summer.
• Assist with the camp brief at the end of the summer.
• Assist the Program Director in completing inventories at summer's end.
• Assist the Program Director with other duties as needed.
  
  

All staff may be called upon at any time to assist in the total operation of the camp. All staff is

expected to be involved in the total camp program. You are expected to join in all evening

programs; absences are excused only through the Program Director.

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have general skills in working with children
• Preferred previous camp experience either as a camper of as a staff member
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  
  

Ability to sit, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes

continuous basis.

Ability to grasp, push, pull objects and tools.

Ability to lift up to 25lbs.

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.