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:
The Summer Day Camp Worker will provide leadership and interactive support in the daily activities of our summer day camp program ensuring that children are constantly and consistently supervised, supported and included in games and other activities.
The incumbent will work within a team to ensure that children are safe and cared for in accordance with The Salvation Army mission, values, and standards.
Accountabilities:
General
- Assist with the implementation of a weekly summer day camp program targeted at children ages 6-11.
- Provide interactive, hands-on support for activities, games and crafts.
- Provide constant and consistent supervision of children.
- Assist with leadership training opportunities for youth volunteers.
Program
- Plan and execute games, crafts and activities for campers.
- Support meal and snack preparation, serving and clean up.
- Provide constant supervision and care during community outings.
- Provide daily set up and clean up.
Health and Safety
- Maintain safety practices in compliance with health and safety standards.
- Prepare, submit, and act on incident reports when required.
- Provide calming intervention as required ensuring the safety of everyone.
- Responsible to work in compliance with Occupational Health & Safety Regulations.
- Assist in the orientation of new volunteers regarding health and safety procedures.
- Responsible to report any serious health and safety infractions or problems in accordance with policies to the Community and Family Services Team Lead.
- Ensure camp spaces are cleaned regularly according to acceptable health standards.
- Report any safety hazards, maintenance problems, equipment, or supply needs to the
Community and Family Services Team Lead.
Administration and Finance
- Maintain accurate records of camper information and attendance while maintaining
confidentiality.
- Maintain accurate written records, logs and statistical information.
Perform other position-related duties as required.
CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:
Governance Boards and Councils:
Internal:
Corps Officer(s), Community and Family Services Team Lead, volunteers, staff, congregation members
External:
Neighborhood Families and community partners
MANAGERIAL/TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY:
This position reports directly to the Community and Family Services Team Lead
WORKING CONDITIONS
- This is a temporary full-time position based on 37.5 hours per week.
- Ability to repeatedly lift 20 to 30 pounds.
- Working environment is typically indoors in generally agreeable conditions, some outdoor work will be required during community outings.
- This job requires reaching, bending, and stooping frequently, working in a standing position for extended periods of time.
- Interacting with children and youth.
Normal hours of work: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and includes a½ hour unpaid meal break.
The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army's Mission Statement, in a professional manner, exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:
Normal hours of work: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and includes a½ hour unpaid meal break.
The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army's Mission Statement, in a professional manner, exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.
Completion of High School
Current First-Aid/CPR
Must provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.
The screening is secured either through the national Canadian Police Information Centre ( CPIC} or through a local police detachment
Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered
Related working experience is an asset.
Knowledge and experience working with youth with complex needs and behaviors is an asset.
SKILLS and CAPABILITIES:
- Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution.
- Maintain a high level of integrity, good judgment, and appropriate confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and participate as an active and responsible team member in a cooperative team environment.
- Participate in mandatory orientation and training.
- Represent the organization in a positive, professional, and engaging manner.
- Must comply with all Salvation Army policies, procedures, and associated legislation.
- Exhibit good listening skills, and respect authority.
- Ability to work effectively with children and staff in a culturally diverse environment, ensuring everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
- Lead by example, by demonstrating a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and be flexible in the face of change.
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.
- Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
- Develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position
Please Note:
This is funded through Canada Summer Jobs and therefore applicants must meet the hiring criteria for this program.
This is a temporary seasonal position.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $15.35 to $18.86 with a maximum of $22.64.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [email protected] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
