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Program Director

The Salvation Army
Nevada City, California, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 May 2025

About the role

Pay Rate: $550 Weekly

Temporary Seasonal Summer Only

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

A. BASIC PURPOSE
To direct the programming for the camp, providing direction and supervisicn for the counseling staff. The program should include fun, adventure and cooperative planning, improvement of health, group living,
social adjustment and enrichment of spiritual values.


B. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assume responsibility for the direct supervision and direction of all children and counseling staff.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of pre camp staff training.
• Assist Head Counselors in their advance planning.
• Keep and submit essential records via the camp secretary such as canper records, staff discipline notices, petty cash, invoices, statistics, seeker forms, etc.
• Evaluate on going programs and counseling staff. Make necessary recommendations.
• Provide general stimulation, guidance and supervision of assigned staff.

• Promote observance of the spiritual emphasis program and moral code affecting campers and staff
• Assume total responsibility for camp program, personnel and facilities 1n the absence of the Camp Director and Divisional Youth Secretary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to supervise staff and campers.
• Must possess proven leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to plan, originate, organize and carry out daily and special programs.
• Camp experience (at least two years, preferably with some administrative experience). Ability to exercise confidentiality.
• Plan and implement camp programs with the assistance of the Program Team.
• Schedule daily and weekly duties for program and counseling staff.
• Be available for camper and staff consultation.
• Supervise Camp Staff.
• Handle discipline problems of campers and counseling staff with assistance from the Camp Director or Divisional Youth Secretary as required.
• Assume responsibilities for first and last day procedures to include cab n assignments, medical checks and camp rules.
• Maintain a weekly brief
• Be responsible for the spiritual welfare of the counseling staff and campers with assistance from the Divisional Youth Secretary

• Organize the cleanup of camp after each session.
• Maintain a high standard of personal Christian living as a role model tc campers and staff.
• Assist the Camp Director or Divisional Youth Secretary in other duties as assigned.

D. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
The employees will be required to drive a camp vehicle. The employee:
a. Must be 21 years or older.
b. You must possess a valid CA Driver License.
c. Complete TSA driver safety course.

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The Salvation Army

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