2026 Summer Camp - Sports and Athletics Program Leader

The Salvation Army Northwest Division

Loon Lake, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Part-time, Employee

SKILLS

Athletics, Background Investigation, Communication Skills, Crisis Intervention, Detail Oriented, Football, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Inventory Management, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Material Moving, Music, Organizational Skills, Parental Controls, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Record Keeping, Safety Equipment, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Soccer, Sports, Team Lead/Manager, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Loon Lake, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Description

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

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Design and implement a safe, fun, and educational sports and athletics program including, but not limited to: target sports (archery and air rifles), field sports (football, soccer, kickball, whiffle ball, etc), and outdoor games (human foosball, gaga ball, 9-square, horseshoes, etc.).

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

High School graduate, some college preferred but not mandatory
Interest, knowledge, and skills in target sports, field sports, and outdoor games
Basic certification from N.A.S.P. preferred
Experience working with children preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Possess good leadership skills
Possess good verbal and written communication skills
Be able to pass a child safety background check
Be detail oriented and well organized
Must be knowledgeable in the areas of children/personnel safety, planning, problem solving, and crisis intervention

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Plan, organize and supervise an interesting and meaningful sports and athletics program for campers designing activities for electives, free-time, and cabin activities

Create an environment that leads groups to success

Know the type of group and the specific needs of the group you're working with
Maintain open, friendly, and professional relationships with participants
Maintain an attitude of fun and excitement
Use encouragement and positive reinforcement in all situations

Develop and implement elective courses for groups ranging from 8 to 20 campers and assume responsibility for supervision and instruction for Salvation Army Troop Program's (badge classes & Music/art classes) as assigned by program schedule

Provide opportunities for campers to develop physical skills of locomotion, balance, and body awareness, as well as an attitude of sportsmanship while learning new skills in target sports, field sports, and/or outdoor games
Clearly communicate the instructions for each sport/game in a fun and creative manner
Keep records of participant's progress; help them progress from beginner to advanced levels
Have all equipment prepared before the campers' arrival
Ensure the safety of campers and staff

Lead briefing and debriefing sessions with each group

Communicate the objective of the activities
Observe groups' responses to each activity and formulate appropriate questions to encourage group learning and growth
Initiate and facilitate final wrap-up session at the end of each session to sum up the experience and point campers to Christ in transferring their learning

Maintain order and cleanliness of sports areas

Brief all campers on rules at the beginning of each camp session
Maintain a high standard of safety, developing rules for conduct in program area
Conduct a daily check of equipment for safety and repairs
Maintain an inventory of supplies and materials to ensure that a good program is conducted for all sessions. Complete inventory of supplies and equipment at the end of summer.

Train and assist counselors so that they will be familiar with the programs and rules available to campers

GENERAL DUTIES:

Exhibit effective Christ-like conduct and service as an appropriate example for campers and staff
Give support to the total camping program performing all other duties required to provide a consistently excellent program
Attend and participate in all camp programs as required including, but not limited to evening programs, chapel activities, and staff meetings
Follow all policies and procedures
Maintain cleanliness and order in your person and living quarters
Assist with cleanup of the total camp at the end of each session and at the conclusion of the summer

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
Grasp, push, pull objects, and reach overhead
Operate a telephone and computer
Lift up to 25 lbs.
Understand verbal and written information
Sweep, clean and perform other janitorial tasks as needed

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 reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Qualifications
Education
Some college (preferred)
High School or Equivalent (required)

Experience
N.A.S.P. certification (preferred)
Experience working with children (preferred)
Interest, knowledge, and skills in target sports, field sports, and outdoor games
(required)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.

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The Salvation Army Northwest Division

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