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Day Camp Lead - Grand Rapids Kroc Center

Company: The Salvation Army USA Central Territory
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: January 23, 2025

Job Description:

Position Summary:
The Day Camp Lead will assist the Program Supervisor in administrative and leadership responsibilities, while assisting in the overall implementation and coordination of the day camp program.

Essential Responsibilities:


Assist with daily administrative tasks and responsibilities including:

Day camp registration and payments
Create and disperse camp rosters
RMS (Registration Management System) imports and exports
CampDocs database inputs and updates
Check-in and check-out assistance
Create and send out camper newsletters and emails to camper families





Assist with overall camp leadership

Follow and ensure adherence to Day Camp Policies and Procedures
Take leadership on field trips when the Program Supervisor is not present
Handling of all discipline procedures when Program Supervisor is not present
Bus/van supervision on field trips.





Assist with camper care

Serve as a positive role model to young children and Kroc Camp Staff by demonstrating high standards of personal conduct
Give direct supervision to a group of children if a day camp counselor is not available
Making the safety and well-being of all campers while in our care a top priority
Encourage participation in all activities





Ensure overall camp safety

Respond to and report any forms of camper misconduct (bullying, inappropriate behavior, etc.) to the Program Supervisor.
Adhere to and enforce Safe from Harm policies reporting any violations to the Program Supervisor
Administer emergency first aid as needed, document emergency situations using incident reports, and inform the Program Supervisor as needed.





Program assistance

Plan, implement & clean-up bible lessons, group devotions and other related activities in correspondence with the weekly camp theme as directed by the Program Supervisor.
Facilitate all camp activities including daily opening and closing ceremonies, praise and worship, and end of week award ceremonies.
Prepare and distribute all weekly programming materials.
Plan, book and drive TSA vehicle for field trips, as assigned.
Daily and weekly cleanup of program materials.





Work in a cooperative manner with the other day camp staff as well as other Kroc Center staff to execute daily plans and activities.


Additional Responsibilities:
Attend required orientation including successful completion of First Aid/CPR and Safe From Harm training PRIOR TO WORKING WITH CAMPERS

Qualifications:
Education/Experience:

Be at least 21 years of age.
1-year prior experience in working with children.
1-year prior experience in leadership or management role preferred.
2 years of college education in related field preferred.

Keywords: The Salvation Army USA Central Territory, Midland , Day Camp Lead - Grand Rapids Kroc Center, Other , Grand Rapids, Michigan

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