Summer - Program Team Program Aide

OVERVIEW:

The Program Aide is a flexible, serviceoriented team member who supports all aspects of summer camp operations. They assist with program activities, camper care, media and A/V needs, canteen duties, and general logistics to keep camp running smoothly. This role requires adaptability, initiative, and a strong commitment to service.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support daily camp programming
• Supervise and engage with campers
• Assist with opening and closing logistics
• Prepare and distribute camper materials
• Provide A/V support for chapel, campfire, and program needs in coordination with the Media Lead
• Assist in operating the canteen, snack bar, and staff cafe
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards
• Track, inventory, and restock snacks, supplies, and program materials
• Support general logistics including supply organization and administrative prep
• Maintain clean and organized work and living spaces
• Build positive relationships with campers and staff, modeling Christlike service
• Contribute to the spiritual formation of campers and staff
• Report suspected child abuse to the Assistant Camp Director and follow required procedures
• Other related duties as required

All staff may be called upon at any time to assist in the total operation of the camp. You are expected to join in all evening programs; absences are excused only through the Assistant Camp Director

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 18 years of age (required)
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification (required)
• Camping experience either as a camper or staff (preferred)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• General experience working with children
• Ability to maintain organized inventories and clean workspaces
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Must be of good moral character
• Must have a personal and growing relationship with the Lord

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis
• Ability to grasp, push and pull objects and tools

ADA Statement

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army's religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army's religious purposes.

At-Will:

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an "at-will" nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this "at will" employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.