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Assistant Day Camp Director

The Salvation Army
Traverse City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Feb 2026

About the role

Position Summary: The Assistant Day Camp Director is responsible for the overall day-to-day operation and organization of the day camp.

 

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Design a curriculum and daily schedule for campers ages 5-14 with various stations
  • Supervision of day camp counselors
  • Develop a work schedule for all counselors
  • Ensure that Safe from Harm practices are ALWAYS followed! (child safety program)
  • Communicate expectations with staff
  • Hold 20-25 hours of Counselor Training prior to the start of Day Camp
  • Follow all food safety guidelines; clean kitchen following meal service
  • Fill out appropriate documentation for schools and SA statistics
  • Coordinate the supply list and purchase of food and paper products for breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack daily
  • Prepare a weekly informative communication (email, Facebook, and/or newsletter)
  • Field Trips
    • Plan and organize all Field Trips/Swimming Trips.
    • Organize transportation
    • May drive for field trips
  • Keep accurate records for each camper/family including:
    • attendance records
    • parent sign in/out sheets
    • incident reports
    • medicine charts
  • Oversee Daily Cleaning of Day Camp Facilities
  • Performs other duties as assigned 

Qualifications:

 

Education/Experience: 

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • High School diploma/GED; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
  • Some college in a related field preferred (i.e. teacher, education, etc.)
  • Experience in administration, summer day camp programs, classroom management, etc.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: 

  • Able to drive a 12-passenger van

Computer Skills:

  • Basic computer skills
  • Advances knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite 

Certificates and Licenses:

  • Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
  • Have and maintain a current First Aid/CPR certification (provide certificates)
  • Must have and maintain a current valid chauffers’ license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR) or gain chauffers’ license within 30 days
Qualifications

Temporary Full-Time

 

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.  Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

 

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.

 

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The Salvation Army

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