Interim Summer Day Camp Assistant Program Director

Job Title: Interim Summer Day Camp Assistant Program Director

FLSA Status: Full Time - non-exempt/Temporary
Reports to: Operations Director

Schedule: 40 hrs/weekly
Supervises: Assistant Program Manager

Rate of Pay: $20.55/hr

Closing Date:

Benefits: Standard; 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 time accrual is pro-rated for part-time hours.)
• Vacation benefit - 10 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0385 hours for each hour worked, excluding overtime (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment; vacation accrual is pro-rated for part time hours.)
• Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service) with at least 21 hours worked per week.

Function

The Interim Red Shield Program Director's main job function is developing and implementing programming for the Red Shield. This will include programing for after school center and summer day camp. The Interim Red Shield Program Director will keep up with all paperwork and required administrative work. Will also ensure compliance with state licensure.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, lead and direct the afterschool and summer programming, 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.
• Provide encouraging instruction to students during group activities.
• Support the Asst. Red Shield Director or the Program Leaders in the planning, teaching of lessons, homework support, and activities.
• Work with the kitchen to ensure food service is taken care of for all events and daily needs.
• 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.
• Supervises activities led by Red Shield staff to ensure quality of service.
• Overseeing the supervision of all children and ensuring Program Leaders are supervising children as required.
• Making sure each child is accounted for always.
• Maintaining a safe environment
• Submit reports as needed
• Keeps all staffs state licensing records and ensure they are all up to date and onboarded accurately.
• Ensure all Red Shield staff are up to date on their PTM training and onboarding.
• Oversee the Red Shield monthly financials.
• Attending mandatory Staff Trainings and meetings

Education, Experience, Skills, Qualifications

• Able to establish and cultivate healthy relationships with children and parents
• Preferred history of providing professional, effective programming with children and families
• Desire to serve others by building on their strengths.
• Teachable spirit.
• Competence in working independently within clear parameters in a team environment
• Self-motivated, energetic, outcome-oriented individual who demonstrates strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to take initiative and work creatively
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Communicates clearly, verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to deal professionally and sensitively with a diverse audience
• Ability to handle several projects and prioritize work
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain records
• First Aid and CPR Certification
• Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training.
• Ability to follow protocol and adhere to program and external procedures.
• 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.