Activities Coordinator

Recruiting Opportunity Closes:  02.18.2025

Hourly Wage:  $450.00/Week

Hours Per Week:  40

Status:  Exempt / Full Time – Temporary / Seasonal (JUNE 16 – AUGUST 15, 2025)

Number of Positions:  1

Department:  Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen

Position: Activities Coordinator

Supervisor: Divisional Youth & Candidates Secretary (DYCS) / Program 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 of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Application Instructions:

Complete the online job application, upload a resume.

To apply online go to:      Activities Coordinator 

To apply in person go to 8495 SE Monterey Ave, Happy Valley, OR 97086. Bring a resume and complete the job application provided to you. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Questions, contact Capt. Edgar Azueta at edgar.azueta @usw.salvationarmy.org or call (503) 794-3256. Capt. Azueta is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.

Recruiting Accommodation Statement:

To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact 1-888-887-6528 or email thq.reporting.line@usw.salvationarmy.org, attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Design and facilitate an age-appropriate outdoor education plan for campers that exposes them to new experiences that will develop leadership and outdoor skills.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Preferred valid Driver’s License.
• 2 seasons of summer camp experience or 1 year in equivalent work required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Capable of obtaining Oregon Food Handlers card.
• Capable of obtaining AED, Red Cross or equivalent CPR and First Aid certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Be a Christian with a strong, demonstrative commitment to following Jesus Christ, and biblical principles, who is enthusiastic, energetic, and creative in spiritual leadership.
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability.
• Detail-oriented, Self-starter, Team Player.
• Ability to diffuse stressful situations with staff and campers.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and be comfortable working with a high degree of independence.
• Possess leadership skills, with the ability to supervise, care for, and provide necessary guidance for staff and campers 24 hours a day.
• Possess leadership skills, with the ability to plan, organize, and execute programs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate well in the English language.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Foster and nurture Christian faith and discipleship in visible, fruitful ways to, and with staff and campers.
• Provide supervision, support, and motivation to all staff.
• Lead a weekly devotion with staff assigned to your care.
• Coordinate with the Nurse and leadership team for possible medical transportation as needed. May be asked to drive or accompany hospital transport of campers or staff.
• Turn in all camper-related forms promptly, such as, but not limited to, seeker forms, incident forms, safety reports, and Notice of Concern.
• Provide a written weekly evaluation of staff under your care, outlining their strengths and struggles, to the Program Director.
• Set a good example for campers and others including language, cleanliness, punctuality, sportsmanship, and table manners.
• Responsible for routine daily cleanliness of public and personal spaces.
• Lead and/or assist in Staff Snack Evening, including but not limited to, food preparation, distribution and clean-up.
• Participate and/or assist in all summer camp programs as requested e.g., chapel, staff meetings, cam