Summer Day Camp Assistant

3 weeks ago

Burnaby, Canada The Salvation Army Full time

Assisting Summer Camp Director With Planning And Implementing A Safe, Fun, Bible Based Program For Kids As Well As Helping Plan/Organize And Implement The Sports, Drama, Arts & Crafts And Outdoor/On/Off Site Activities.

**HOURS**:

- Part-time 5+ hours minimum
- Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm hours of operation
- July 4th to August 27, 2023.
- **Temporary Contract with possibility of continuation in September**.
- Please note - end of summer Carnival Day is a mandatory part of the job. It is an out door carnival for kids and staff and parents to say good bye till next year.

** Shift work during hours of operation

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
The incumbent is responsible for the following range of job duties characteristic, or typical of the job class:

- Provides input in planning and assists with the implementation of appropriate aged-based activities according to skill and learning levels that promote social interaction and personal development
- Willing to pray with children and participate in a bible-based curriculum
- Please indicate any musical, sports, teaching or craft skills or interests when applying.
- May assist in orientating new children and families; provides on-going feedback on child’s development and behavior
- Ensures that all information about children, family, staff, visitors and volunteers are strictly confidential; and that activity records and statistics are confidentially secured
- Assists with effective risk management; monitoring food safety, medication storage/disbursement, allergies, facility cleanliness/maintenance; provides emergency first aid and completes, reports and files incident reports as required
- Role models appropriate behaviors and attitudes supporting growth and promoting change for the child and family
- Ensures that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is exemplified in the performance of all job responsibilities and through personal example
- Prays with and shares the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ with children and families, endeavoring to assimilate them into the Body of Christ, as opportunity presents (including linking families to the church family and church programs where possible)
- May provide transportation for children to/from school or field trip sites
- Works with the Supervisor to ensure that programs meet contractual, legal and internal accreditation requirements; ensures full compliance with child protection legislation and intervene when necessary
- Works with Supervisor to plan programs and other administration duties as required
- Adhere to COVID-19 sanitation protocols
- Performs other duties as assigned

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS**:

- The successful job applicant will have completed grade 10 or equivalent,
- Driver’s license preferred
- Food Safe (preferred but not required)
- First Aid (preferred but not required)
- Babysitting courses (preferred but not required)
- Responsible Adult Certificate (preferred but not required)

**Experience**:

- At least 1 year previous relevant experience with children

**Required or Willing to obtain Skills/Knowledge**:

- Individual, who is committed to the mission of the Salvation Army and is willing and able to work within the Salvation Army doctrine and theology
- Possesses valid First Aid/CPR certificate or obtains as condition of employment prior to end of probationary period.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with children’s assessment of needs and in making appropriate recommendations.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated knowledge of theory, principles and practices specifically in the human services field.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention, or the willingness to be trained

**OTHER CONDITIONS / REQUIREMENTS**:

- Successful obtainment of clearance through The Salvation Army Child Abuse Registry
- Successful obtainment of clearance through the Criminal Record Check under the Criminal Records Review Program
- Successful obtainment of Enhanced Reliability Status Security Clearance
- Willing to take Artamus training for child safety

Published

June 8, 2023

Location

Burnaby

Job Type

Temporary

Ministry Unit/Dept:
Harvest Community Church

Salary Range:
Pay Band 3

Address:
6125 Nelson Ave

Posting Expires:
July 10, 2023

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