Overview

Reporting to the Corps Officers, the position gives hands-on oversight to and administration of the Northwest Corps Kids Summer Adventure Program. This is a 40 hour week position.

Responsibilities

• Pro-actively identify and solve problems and areas of concern for staff, children and volunteers.

• Plan/coordinate (with Corps Officers) Summer program field trips and events.

• Plan, coordinate (with Corps Officers) and distribute weekly program schedules for daily activities to staff. Update daily with any changes.

• Ensure attendance records are maintained.

• Maintain a safe environment for program.

• Handle all disciplinary actions following protocols in place.

• Complete all necessary forms, speak to parents, consult, and inform the Corps Officer of action taken.

• Coordinate Rochester Works employee weekly schedules. Input time on computerized timesheet logs and submit weekly to Rochester Works.

• Greet all children, staff, parents and volunteers each day at sign in table.

• Remain visible and accessible to staff and children.

• Determine program supply requirements and provide a weekly written re-supply report to Corps Officers. Keep an inventory of all supplies.

• Attend Summer program morning and afternoon activities when possible/applicable.

• Contribute to weekly staff meetings re: leadership, children concerns, volunteer support, schedule conflicts, etc.

• Oversee clean up and set up of activity rooms.

• Transport staff, children and volunteers as required to meet program needs.

• Meet regularly with Corps Officers to discuss and evaluate the success of the program’s activities and scheduling.

• Report and file incident reports for all accidents/incidents. Report all incidents to Corps Officers with a copy of the Incident Report.

• Supervise and delegate responsibilities to other staff and volunteers, as needed.

• Report any misconduct of staff, volunteers, and parental concerns immediately to Corps Officers.

• Maintain high level of staff morale and conduct by providing mentorship and support to staff and volunteers.

• Ensure staff and peers adhere to all program policies and procedures.

• Fill in for counselors as needed.

• Waitlist Control – Organize children on the summer program waitlist. Contact waitlisted children to move them off the list and into the program.

• Organize and assign volunteers.

• Schedule staff breaks and assign coverage.

• Respond to general parent inquiries as required.

• Collect, record and properly store weekly payments and process for weekly deposit.

• Maintain close communication with parents/guardians as required and provide verbal or written reports of these interactions as needed.

• Maintain Foodlink paperwork and submit daily reports as required by Foodlink. Receive meals daily and adhere to Foodlink guidelines in documentation and record keeping (in Foodlink manual).

• Represent The Salvation Army’s spiritual ministry and social mission in the Northwest Corps Kids Summer Adventure Program.

• Other duties as assigned by the Corps Officers

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently and exercise initiative

• Ability to take charge and motivate others

• Supervisory experience

• Ability to work with a wide variety of ages and demographic groups

• Ability to observe staff and children’s behavior, enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures and respond appropriately

• Must have enthusiasm, patience, and self-control

• Valid NY State Driver License that meets The Salvation Army’s insurance requirements.

  Professionally and ethically represent The Salvation Army and its mission to the staff, families, and community.

Job LocationsUS-NY-Rochester

Job ID 2024-12691

Category Program

Compensation Min USD $20.00/Hr.

Compensation Max USD $20.00/Hr.

Type Temporary Full-Time