Summer Youth Program & Camp Coordinator

Who We Are

For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a worldwide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and shelter. In addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith and valuesbased organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

The Summer Youth Program & Camp Coordinator will organize and facilitate local opportunities for teens to socialize and volunteer in the community over the summer. They will also coordinate sending 3040 local youth attending an overnight camp as well as arrange the subsidies for the camp as required. The successful incumbent will also attend these camps with the youth and serve on the camp staff for the duration of the camp. The incumbent will be working at 1480 Sutherland Ave. Kelowna BC

BASIC FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

organize and host activities for teens such as crafts cooking games sports etc.

organize and host volunteering opportunities for high school students at the Thrift Store

network with local schools and agencies to the promote summer youth program

plan and supervise field trips and special events for the teen groups (i.e. beach days)

plan transportation for teens to field trips and special events

set up and clean up foryouthprograms

promote summer camp opportunities

help families register their children for camp

arrange transportation for campers (free of cost)

travel with campers to and from camp and supervise them while at camp

apply for and coordinate subsidies for campers and their families

connect with parents ofyouthwith relevant information regarding activities

shop and prepare food foryouthprograms

reconcile expenses foryouthprogramming

offer some administrative support to the church office staff

other duties as assigned

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Governance Boards and Councils: none

Internal:

• Ministry Unit management Officer
• Divisional Headquarters Area Commander DHQ Youth Department Regional Youth Coordinator
• Territorial Headquarters Territorial Youth Department Territorial Abuse Advisor

External:

• Okanagan Central Youth Pastors networks Child Protection Agencies (as needed)

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

• Reports directly to Corps Officer.
• Direct reports: None.
• Workflow coordinator. May supervise volunteers serving with youth.

FINANCIAL AND MATERIAL MANAGEMENT:

• Monitors spending for the programs overseen.

• Regular responsibility for minor financial matters and for wise use of resources.
• May be authorized to handle small amounts of cash.
• Minimal material responsibility.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Serves in a church office environment. The location of work may create a possibility of experiencing the following disagreeable conditions:
  • people with challenging behaviour
  • verbal abuse
  • minor risk of harm injury illness due to physical attacks from others rough play and/or exposure to infectious diseases.

• Intervenes if participants behaviour changes.
• The job includes periods planning for program delivery which may involve computer research.

The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Armys Mission Vision and Values in a professional manner upholding our code of conduct.

education and experience Qualifications:

Education Qualifications and Certifications:

• As this job is under the Federal Governments Canada Summer Jobs Programs the incumbent must: be between 15 and 30 years of ageat the beginningof the employment period be a Canadian citizen permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under theImmigration and Refugee Protection Actfor the duration of the employment and have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
• NonViolent Crisis Intervention Training is an asset.
• Internal Child Abuse Prevention training modules to be completed during probation.
• An alternate combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• A minimum of three years of related experience.
• Able to provide Criminal Background Check screening and Vulnerable Secord Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army in its sole discretion is required.

Skills and Capabilities (examples provided below):

• Wholehearted support for the mission vision and values of The Salvation Army.
• Respect and understanding of The Salvation Army mission culture and values.
• Possesses personal qualities and attitudes that respect and maintain the spirit dignity and individuality of guests and staff.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others.
• Ability to train supervise and support volunteers.
• Creativity and innovation.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong administrative organization written digital and verbal communication skills.
• Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record check clearance
• Valid BC Drivers License and clean drivers abstract
• Love for youth
• Proven ability to make meaningful connections with youth and parents/caregivers.

Compensation:

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.