Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

Position Purpose summary:

Day Camp Assistant Program Coordinator is responsible for a variety of aspects of our summer day camp. They work hand in hand with the Day Camp Program Coordinator. They are also responsible for but not limited to scheduling, child minding, implementation of programming, and camp staff supervision.

Accountabilities:

Program:

• Contributes to planning and implementing all aspects of the weekly, program, targeted at children ages 6-11, with a view to each camper’s social, emotional, physical, and spiritual development and the delivery of the highest quality.
• Provides guidance, support and oversight any conflict that might arise with staff and/or campers.
• Ensures that parents/guardians are informed of any incidents pertaining to the wellbeing and/or behavior of the child.
• Assists with fundraising efforts, advertising the program and recruitment of campers as well as registration/ screening of same.
• Interacts broadly with Southlands congregational members, community partners, neighborhood families and church staff.
• Eager to pray with campers, parents, other staff members, and is passionate about the Gospel of Jesus Christ with all involved in the program.
• Provides oversight and coordination of staff members and volunteers, ensuring adequate planning and training for each aspect of the program and the appropriate delegation of duties to each staff member, with a view to the development of a strong, united team.
• Responsible for some/all administrative duties related to the operation of KidsQuest Day Camps (i.e. Registration, camper files; payment; purchasing of supplies; communication with parents, other team members, the Church Administrative Assistant, and the Corps Officers).
• Conducts oneself with a high degree of confidentiality, respect, and commitment to the development of Southlands’ mission statement while working for the church.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.

The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision, and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Governance Boards and Councils: None

Internal:

• Staff, Corps Officers

External:

• Camp participants, parents, Community

MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY:

• Reports directly to Corps Officer.
• Direct reports for this position: None

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

• Responsible for some/all administrative duties related to the operation of KidsQuest Day Camps (i.e. Registration, camper files; payment; purchasing of supplies)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work Environment

The work environment is typically both inside and outside the Church location. Mus