Summer Program Post-Care Camp

The Summer Post-Care Camp position reports to the Summer Program Assistant Coordinator and Summer Program Coordinator. The Post-Care position is responsible for check-in operations while on shift, including overseeing counselors on an earlier shift. They are someone who greets families with a warm smile and welcoming demeanor, polite, approachable. The Post-Care position makes families feel heard, leaving them with a positive impression of camp. The Post-Care duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing the logistics of the program to ensure efficient operation of the camp.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Strong commitment to core mission, values, and vision of Destiny Christian Academy.
• Possess a deep commitment to ministry and agree with Destiny Christian Academy’s confession of faith, mission, vision, and core values.
• Highly organized and detailed oriented; adept at multitasking and juggling.
• Assist Parents and Campers with check-in/check-out process, including late arrival and early pick up.
• Answer phones.
• Provides support to all Summer Program staff by managing contact with parents, assisting in day-to-day operations while on shift, and provide redirecting of the campers when necessary.
• Keep track of all communications either manually or digitally.
• Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner, exhibiting judgment and discretion.
• Organize and maintain materials for department’s areas of responsibility.
• Provide excellent internal and external customer service to fellow staff, the church body, volunteers as well as the community at large.
• Unlock facilities and building.
• Be aware of surroundings and communicate with Security if needed.
• Assist in cleaning A24 and confirm opening/closing list are completed.
• Participate in all staff meetings and training sessions to enhance communication skills and learn new techniques.
• Team management, camper supervision, kid/parent contact, and record-keeping.
• Attentive to detail and ensure that all necessary information is collected accurately and inputted correctly or given to the correct staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to influence others both inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to anticipate administrative needs and implement tasks.
• Strong team player.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to relate and interact professionally with parents, campers, staff, and church family.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to speak about the organization’s work in an articulate, professional, and compelling manner.
• Ability to take and give direction.
• Comfortable working in a fluid, fast-paced environment.
• Must be organized, creative, and have excellent communication skills, as well as thrive in a fast-paced team environment.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook) and have the aptitude and willingness to learn other programs as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position’s duties are normally performed in a standard work environment based on the activity scheduled. Some physical effort is required; therefore, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. He or she may be required to walk or sit for extended periods and may be exposed to outside weather conditions, including but not limited to heat, cold, humidity, rain, and direct sunlight. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment, such as a computer keyboard, mouse, calculator, and other similar machines.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working conditions are dynamic. This requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule that may require occasional weekend and/or evening hours. The employee will be using his or her personal vehicle; therefore, he or she must hold a valid driver’s license in the state where he or she is based and have appropriate auto insurance as required by law. The employee needs to be able to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize work assignments, and do well under pressure. He or she must also demonstrate professionalism and integrity, take initiative, and exercise confidentiality. Finally, the employee must understand and apply all school policies and procedures, follow instructions, be detailed oriented, and have good follow-through on all projects.

NOTES:

This job description has been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. The description in no way states or implies that the duties and responsibilities stated above are the only duties to be performed by the individual(s) within this position. All requirements, skills, and abilities included here have been determined to be the minimal standards required to perform this position. The individual(s) may be called upon and required to follow other instructions or perform other duties instructed by his/her supervisor that is consistent with the purpose of this position, department, and/or school objectives. Destiny Christian Academy expressly reserves the right to change this job description and the duties assigned to the individual periodically as deemed appropriate in Destiny Christian Academy’s sole discretion.

This job description is not intended as and does not create an employment contract or otherwise guarantee employment. Employment is at will and can be terminated at any time with or without cause and with or without notice by either party.