Summer Day Camp Program Lead

Job Title: Summer Day Camp Program Lead

FLSA Status: Full-Time - non-exempt, Temporary  
Reports to: Red Shield Program Manager

Schedule: 40 hrs/weekly

Closing Date: 3/28/2025

Rate of Pay: $17.51/hour

Benefits: Temporary; Part-Time, Non-Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:

• Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire; sick accrual is pro-rated for part time hours)

 

Function

The Red Shield Program Leader will work daily with youth in the center to build relationships and foster a friendly and safe environment for youth to grow and thrive.  To accomplish this the Program Leader will work with Program Aids and directors as a team in delivering programing that best meets the ever-changing needs of our youth. Furthermore, Program Leaders will work specifically in leading programs that were designed by Directors in their respective areas.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the afterschool and summer programming where needed, assisting with supervision, guidance, and caring for children in an educational, enrichment and recreational setting.
• This position will often provide leadership support to Corps ministry components that are integrated into the afterschool and summer program.
• Childcare licensing compliance
• Assist with afterschool pickups from school district D-11
• Provide encouraging instruction to students during group activities.
• Assist the Director or Group Leader in the planning, teaching of lessons, homework support, and activities.
• Assist with food preparation, serving, and clean up.
• Developing partnerships with parents and responsive relationships with children.
• Assist in maintaining discipline and encouraging all children to follow rules.
• Assist in general set up and cleanup of program area and with the opening/closing of the facility.
• Supervising rotations and sign-in and sign-out
• Leading activities in their departments – Gym or Education
• Making sure each child is accounted for always.
• Maintaining a safe environment
• Reporting all issues (no matter how small) to Directors
• Attending mandatory Staff Trainings

 

Education, Experience, Skills, Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Work independently with little or no supervision.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to multi-task
• Effectively handle stressful situations
• Fluent in English language both verbal and written.
• Demonstrate crisis intervention and non-violent mediation skills.
• Knowledge of TSA practices and organization desirable
• Ability to demonstrate the love of God to each person/family.
• Microsoft Word and Access required.
• Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training.
• Summer Day Camp Program Leads must be at least eighteen years of age and demonstrate an ability to work with children. It is preferred that SDC Program Lead have at least 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time verifiable experience with school-age children. Within 30 days of hiring, you must submit fingerprints and certifications in First Aid & CPR.
• Must be minimally 21 years of age and possessing a valid in-state Driver's License

Physical Requirements

• Ability to maneuver.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead.
• Ability to operate telephone.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to access and produce information from the computer.
• Ability to understand written information.
• Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.

 

A request to modify or adjust these requirements may be made to your supervisor and HR. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and presents no undue hardship.