Job Description

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 the love for God. Its mission is to preach the
gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

A. BASIC PURPOSE
To provide childcare services for the children of DYS and visiting camp staff as needed.

B. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Support all camp policies regarding health and safety of campers.
2. Attend and participate in evening programs and spiritual activities as childcare schedule allows
while giving direct support to your assigned counselor and cabin
3. Maintain standard of cleanliness in personal grooming and in living quarters.
4. Assist with the clean-up of the total camp at the end of each session and at the conclusion of the
summer.
5. Assist with other duties as assigned.

C. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
1. Report to areas designated for childcare at the agreed upon times.
2. Work with parents of children to devise a workable and agreeable schedule for all parties.
3. Provide childcare services in an area on camp where you can be seen or supervised, in keeping
with PTM requirements.
4. Plan and lead fun activities for children.
5. Attend daily chapel with the children if children can and are willing to participate.
6. Communicate with parents regarding concerns and/or issues with their children.
7. Be certain children are cared for and their needs are attended to.
8. Be certain children are safe at all times.
9. Return any camp supplies used to their proper location.
10. Return any of the children’s supplies to their parents when no longer no longer needed.
11. Assist your unit as directed and scheduling allows.
12. Assist assigned counselor with camper nighttime procedures.

E. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes
continuous basis
2. Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects
3. Ability to reach overhead
4. Ability to operate telephone
5. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

6. Ability to operate a computer
7. Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information
8. Ability to operate basic office equipment and tools PC, Fax Machine, Telephone, Calculator, Copier,
Printer.

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 as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship