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The Salvation Army Southern California · 1 month ago

Youth Development Coordinator 13-004 SC/ San Diego KROC Center

San Diego, CA

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

The Salvation Army Southern California is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. The Youth Development Coordinator is responsible for supervising camp staff, overseeing Day Camp program areas, and ensuring the safety and well-being of all campers while facilitating activities and relationship building among staff, parents, and children.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

Know, explain, and exemplify mission, purpose, and values of the Kroc Center and the Salvation Army

Delegate, coach, & instruct Day Camp staff to lead Day Camp and other recreation activities with enthusiasm according to training protocol

Adhere to and implement discipline procedures created for campers and staff

Complete “Report to Parents” forms to inform parents, Day Camp Director, and other Day Camp Coordinators of issues, such as camper injuries, disputes, and behavioral problems

Coordinate any camper, parent, staff, or volunteer issues with other Day Camp Coordinators and to Day Camp Manager in timely manner; follow up with appropriate documentation as directed

Always adhere to dress code by wearing assigned Day Camp Coordinator polo shirt and name tag

Maintain an accurate group schedule for each camper group, including Day Camp Counselors that assigned to each specific group; ensure accurate group head-count of registered campers at all times

Oversee and facilitate Day Camp sign-in/sign-out procedures according to protocol; check ID of each person signing out a camper, and ensure all participant documents are properly distributed to parents and/ or other authorized individuals

Communicate respectfully and with a positive tone with peers, employees, supervisors, and customers of various socio-economic backgrounds; handle disputes with participants, parents and staff in a professional manner with guidance from the Youth Development Director & Manager, and act as a first point-of-contact in handling customer-service issues

Enforce facility- and activity-specific regulations to ensure safety; ensure that only registered campers participate

Provide information and answer questions regarding available Day Camp programs

Maintain safe working environment; report and all facility defects/problems and any suspicious activities or persons to the Youth Development Manager & Director

Perform point-of-scale operations, cash handling, and CCMS database management for all Day Camp programs

Assist in emergencies and treatment of injured participants, volunteers, and/or staff; follow up by completing appropriate paperwork as directed

Assist Youth Development Director & Manager with planning and instruction for annual Day Camp Staff Training Seminar

Develop, monitor, and ensure implementation of participant behavior contracts as needed; ensure appropriate communication and completion of all documentation

Supervise Day Camp Counselors and Junior Leaders & hold staff accountable for their responsibilities and actions while at camp

Maintain a positive and professional relationship with everyone. Build a positive culture of coaching & accountability

Create all camp group schedules

Complete all assigned tasks in a timely and orderly manner

Recognize spiritual need of individuals, which may require referral to the officer/pastor

Maintain and distribute participants’ personal medications; maintain medication logbook according to established procedures

Assist Youth Development Director & Manager with hiring: intake of candidates, pre-screen calls, interviewing, reference checks, and following paperwork collection

Follow and ensure adherence to The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures and the Day Camp Code of Conduct

Qualification

CPR/First Aid certificationChildrenBilingual English/SpanishMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelPoint-of-sale systemsCoaching skillsCrisis managementChild supervisionLeadership skills

Required

Minimum High School graduate or equivalent; college degree preferred

Current CPR/First Aid certifications required on first day of work

Minimum 20 years of age

Minimum two years of experience working with children, preferably in Day Camp environment

Must maintain a valid California Driver's License

Must successfully complete Decision Driving Safety Test before driving for The Salvation Army and annually recertify as required

Must meet certification by and participation in The Salvation Army's Fleet Safety Program (Salvation Army Fleet Safety Policy dictates that an employee may not obtain more than two [2] moving violations or accidents within any 12-month period; see The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Policy)

Must work well and relate well with people

Must attend staff, child safety, and other trainings as directed

Must have a philosophy of education and child development consistent with that of The Salvation Army Kroc Center

Must be capable of learning basic point-of-scale procedures

Must be able to work well with children, parents, and staff in a capacity of leadership, counseling, and education including but not limited to

Ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to children of all ages

Ability to use appropriate positive discipline consistently

Ability to handle security and crisis situations calmly

Ability to provide constant and continual supervision

Ability to engage and maintain a child's interest in activities

Requires use of Microsoft Word and Excel