Er Discipleship Program; MINORS

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 to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Weekly exempt pay: $342. Must be under 18 years old.

49er Program Participants are part of the larger summer ministry staff with specific responsibilities that will rotate weekly, providing assistance in the dining hall, program, and maintenance. One day a week, and every afternoon you will participate in non-work duties and will be involved in 49er discipleship and leadership development program.

• General essential duties and responsibilities
  • Attend & actively participate in orientation.
  • Maintain a standard of high integrity & morality that promotes Jesus Christ at all times, including break days and time off.
  • Assist with and be involved with the supervision of campers at chapels, campfire, evening activities, and cabins.
  • Active participant in 49er discipleship and leadership development program.
  • When main duties are completed, active involvement with cabin buddy assignment to assist with camper activities.
  • Responsible for any other duties as assigned by the camp director or his designate.
  • Assist with emergencies as needed with weekly emergency drills.
• Weekly specialty duties and responsibilities
  • Dining Hall & Dish Room:
    Set & clear tables for each meal & serve food. Be responsible for the safety and upkeep of the dish room. Maintain cleanliness of dish room & equipment, stack, wash, & store dishes and upkeep of dish room, prep room & dining hall floors.
  • Program:
    Assist program leaders in leading campfires, chapel, camp-wide games, and other program-related duties.
  • Maintenance:
    Assist in trash runs, setup and cleanup of programs, moving furniture & AV equipment, cleaning bathrooms, building campfires, and all other maintenance activities.
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• Knowledge, skills, abilities and other qualifications requirements
  • Minimum 14 years of age.
  • Ability to work as a team player, accepting guidance, direction, and supervision.
  • Ability, both visually and auditorily, to identify safety hazards and monitor guest and staff behavior and enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures.
  • Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid.
  • Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, injury, etc.).
  • Willing to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours.
• Certificates, licenses, registrations
  • Work permit.
  • Must successfully pass an MVR (Motor Vehicle Report) and pre-employment background check.
  • Attend and successfully complete staff orientation.
  • Complete Salvation Army Protecting the mission program.
• Physical requirements
  • Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis.
  • Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as chairs, tables, dishracks, and reach overhead.
  • Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and other environmental conditions.
  • Ability to safely and properly use appropriate maintenance equipment.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

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.

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