Seasonal Program Aide (Hidden Falls)

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

 

Salary Range Starting At: $340/Week 

 

Job Objective: 

The Program Aide will assist with the provision of camp programs and recreational activities to campers and assist in the general care and well-being of campers. Additionally responsible for the care and set up of all camp activity resources, supplies and equipment.  

What You Will Do:  

• Assist Program Coordinator in preparing program spaces and supplies for use, according to the camp schedule.  

• Lead or assist camp classes and activities as assigned.  

• Assist with evening programs as assigned. 

• Have a direct area of responsibility under camp programming, which could be one of the following based on skills and abilities: 

• Recreation: assist with the planning & operation of the Ropes Course, leading campers in other recreational activities such as fishing, archery, paintball, mountain bikes, and air rifles. 

• Arts & Crafts: maintaining the craft cart, coming up with craft ideas and teaching them to campers and other staff, informing the Program Coordinator when more supplies are needed.  

• Athletics & Games: lead campers in sports activities and games, maintain the cleanliness of the rec shed, ensure staff and leaders have equipment they need for classes and programs. 

• Photography & Media: take pictures of all camp activities as assigned and treat the camp camera carefully, determine photos to be used for weekly slide show and social media, run sound & media during chapel sessions. 

• Supplies & Cleaning: deliver camper supplies to cabins as needed, manage camper lost & found items, make sure cabins & program spaces have adequate cleaning supplies, ensure program areas are cleaned properly.  

• Assist cabin counselors in caring for the well-being and safety of campers, including assisting counselors with wake up and bedtime routines as needed. 

• Work in the snack shop as assigned. 

• Assist at camper registration.  

• Maintain organization of supply storage areas, including Admin work room, rec shed, and Centerwood storage.  

• Participate and assist as assigned in all camp activities.  

• Comply with camp policies.