Summer Night Shepherd/ Program Aide

Description GENERAL DUTIES: Attend and participate in evening programs and spiritual activities. Assist with evening cabin supervision and devotions as needed. Assist with break day duties as assigned Maintain a standard of cleanliness in personal grooming and in living quarters. Assist with the clean-up of the total camp at the end of each session and at the conclusion of the summer. Any other duties as assigned by the Recreation Director or Assistant Camp Administrator. SPECIFIC DUTIES: Safety and Supervision Enforce camp policies and procedures Maintain the utmost level of safety for staff and campers at all times. Ensure compliance with American Camping Association standards of safety and programmatic conduct at all times. Patrol the camp grounds in the evening through the earlier morning hours. Weekly Responsibilities Along with another assigned camp staff member, monitor the campgrounds each night as assigned. Log and report any camp staff of campers seen out after curfew Secure all buildings and log anything out of place of left unsecured Check all areas of camp and log each round Dismiss Night Watch from cabins each night in a timely fashion Call local sheriffs office if anyone from off camp is seen on grounds during the night Work on special projects as assigned. When not patrolling at night, fill in as a camper supervisor for activities such as free time Provide support to the recreation team by covering shifts as able Provide support to the counselor staff by helping to maintain good camper supervision. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects and reach overhead. Ability to operate telephone. Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Ability to access and produce information from a computer. Ability to understand written information. 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 meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is a reasonable and no undue hardship would result. SPIRIT AND UNDERSTANDING: By accepting employment with The Salvation Army, you acknowledge that The Salvation Army is a church, agree to do nothing to undermine its religious mission and acknowledge that your conduct must not conflict with or undermine the religious program of The Salvation Army Camp Arnold, or its religious and moral purposes. It is expected that all employees of Camp Arnold will conduct themselves in a manner likely to bring honor and glory to God, and credit and respect to The Salvation Army. THE SALVATION ARMY MISSION STATEMENT: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination. CAMP ARNOLD MISSION STATEMENT: Camp Arnold is a Christian camp owned and operated by The Salvation Army. Our mission is to use nature and the great outdoors as a setting to share the gospel of Jesus Christ, teach environmental awareness, encourage pro-social behavior and safely provide opportunity to every camper for fun and adventure. The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on e