Who We Are
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
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Incorporate daily physical activity into the rhythm of the camps.
- Coordinate and lead various group games and recreational exercises.
- Set up and clean up of activities, both indoor and outdoor.
- Coach an afternoon soccer program at a local park(4 weeks)
- Assist with the registration process.
- Follow daily program schedule.
- Purchase and prepare supplies.
- Managing the indoor/outdoor environment to assure appropriate health and safety requirements are met.
- Interaction with parents, coaching children, and communication with teammates is required throughout.
- Dealing with behavioural concerns of children and youth if they arise during program participation at day camp in conjunction with the Program Coordinator.
- Participate in staff debriefing meetings
CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT Governance Boards and Councils:
Internal: Program Coordinator, MU lead, Coworkers
External:Parents, Children
Managerial/Technical Leadership Responsibility
Reports directly to the MU lead
Direct reports: None
Financial And Materials Management
None
Working Conditions
- Noise
- Potential of verbal abuse
- Work related stress.
The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army's Mission, Vision and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct . Education And Experience Qualifications Education, Qualifications and Certifications:
- The successful job applicant will need to be between 15-30 years old and eligible to work in Canada, as the job is contingent upon Canada Summer Jobs program funding
- Completion of high school diploma.
- First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain.
- Background check consent.
- A clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening (cost covered by employer).
- Able to provide Criminal Background Check screening and Vulnerable Secord Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.
- Completion of TSA online Praesidium Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.
Experience And Skilled Knowledge Requirements
- Experience working with children, knowledge of child development and ways to engaging neurodiverse learners in a range of activities and environments.
Skills And Capabilities
- Teamwork -- the skills needed to interact with other people, work with others in pairs and in small and large groups to coordinate tasks, share resources, plan, make decisions, negotiate, solve conflicts, and complete other activities that involve teamwork.
- Adaptability -- the ability to adjust goals and behaviors when expected or unexpected change occurs by planning, staying focused, persisting, and overcoming setbacks.
- Collaboration -- the ability to contribute and support others to achieve a common goal.
- Creativity and Innovation -- the ability to imagine, develop, encourage, and apply ideas in ways that challenge existing methods and norms.
- Problem- solving -- the ability to identify, analyze, propose solutions, and make decisions to address issues, monitor success, and learn from experience.
- Communication -- the skills needed to exchange thoughts and information with other people, orally by speaking, listening, and using non-verbal cues, such as body language or in writing.
- Leadership -- the skills needed for communication, relationship building, and the ability to delegate. Traits such as honesty, demonstrating initiative, and taking responsibility for the completion of tasks are developing.
- Knowledge of child development and ways to engaging neurodiverse learners in a range of activities and environments
- Character -- setting a good example for the campers with traits such as honesty, initiative, using time wisely and taking responsibility for the completion of tasks. Knowledge of the rules and skills for coaching children and youth soccer are an asset.
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 ***************@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
