Job Description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program. Applicants must meet program eligibility requirements, including age and legal status criteria. Individuals who required employer-specific work authorization (e.g., international students on study permits) are not eligible under this program. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.

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POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:

Work cooperatively as Summer Students with the staff of The Willows Family Life Centre to promote holistic care for families within the Langley - Cloverdale community. Engage with program participants in ways that represent our values of dignity, service, stewardship, and hope. Design, plan, promote, and implement a summer day camp enrichment program at the Willows Family Life Centre. Seven different Day Camp weeks will include specialized programming for kindergarten children, elementary children, and youth. Build relationships with and provide competent supervision to at-risk and neurodivergent children & youth, collaborating with our other staff and volunteers to make our camp a positive and inclusive experience.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Incorporate daily physical activity into the rhythm of the camps.
• Coordinate and lead various group games and recreational exercises.
• Set up and clean up of activities, both indoor and outdoor.
• Coach an afternoon soccer program at a local park(4 weeks)
• Assist with the registration process.
• Follow daily program schedule.
• Purchase and prepare supplies.
• Managing the indoor/outdoor environment to assure appropriate health and safety requirements are met.
• Interaction with parents, coaching children, and communication with teammates is required throughout.
• Dealing with behavioural concerns of children and youth if they arise during program participation at day camp in conjunction with the Program Coordinator.
• Participate in staff debriefing meetings

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Noise
• Potential of verbal abuse
• Work related stress.

The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• The successful job applicant will need to be between 15-30 years old and eligible to work in Canada, as the job is contingent upon Canada Summer Jobs program funding
• Completion of high school diploma.
• First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Background check consent.
• Completion of TSA online Praesidium Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.
• Able to provide Criminal Background Check screening and Vulnerable Secord Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• Experience working with children, knowledge of child development and ways to engaging neurodiverse learners in a range of activities and environments.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Teamwork – the skills needed to interact with other people, work with others in pairs and in small and large groups to coordinate tasks, share resources, plan, make decisions, negotiate, solve conflicts, and complete other activities that involve teamwork.
• Adaptability – the ability to adjust goals and behaviors when expected or unexpected change occurs by planning, staying focused, persisting, and overcoming setbacks.
• Collaboration – the ability to contribute and support others to achieve a common goal.
• Creativity and Innovation – the ability to imagine, develop, encourage, and apply ideas in ways that challenge existing methods and norms.
• Problem- solving – the ability to identify, analyze, propose solutions, and make decisions to address issues, monitor success, and learn from experience.
• Communication – the skills needed to exchange thoughts and information with other people, orally by speaking, listening, and using non-verbal cues, such as body language or in writing.
• Leadership – the skills needed for communication, relationship building, and the ability to delegate. Traits such as honesty, demonstrating initiative, and taking responsibility for the completion of tasks are developing.
• Knowledge of child development and ways to engaging neurodiverse learners in a range of activities and environments
• Character – setting a good example for the campers with traits such as honesty, initiative, using time wisely and taking responsibility for the completion of tasks.
• Knowledge of the rules and skills for coaching children and youth soccer are an asset.

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $18.50 to $23.13 with a maximum of $27.76.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.caif you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.