Staff in Training (SIT)

Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 05.15.2025

Hourly Wage: $12.00

Hours Per Week: 20

Status: Non-Exempt / Part Time - Temporary Seasonal

Number of Positions: 2

Department: The Salvation Army Nampa

Position Title: Staff in Training (SIT)

Supervisor: Lead Counselor

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

Application Instructions:

Complete the online job application, upload a resume.

To apply online go to: Staff in Training (SIT)

To apply in person go to 403 12th Ave S, Nampa, ID 83651. Bring a resume and complete the job application provided to you. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Questions, contact Sarah Buck at sarah.buck@usw.salvationarmy.org or call (208) 586-9688. Ms. Buck is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.

Recruiting Accommodation Statement:

To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact 1-888-887-6528 or email thq.reporting.line@usw.salvationarmy.org, attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.

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SCOPE OF POSITION: This is an active support role of the summer camp program and will alternate duties to learn the operating routines of: the dining room/kitchen, service crew, camp counseling and various program areas through assigned tasks.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Must be at least 14 years of age
• Previous camp experience preferred

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Support Duties:

• Assist, with direction from assigned counselor, in supervising, actively engaging, and leading campers during assigned program time.
• Assist, with direction from assigned counselor, in responding to, and providing opportunities for discussion of individual or group problems or concerns among campers.
• Under the guidance of counselors and lead counselors, handle common behavioral and/or emotional issues with campers.
• Communicate regularly with assigned counselor, conveying needs and concerns regarding campers.
• Assist in the implementation of camp rules; report immediately any camper misconduct.
• At least once: lead a camper devotion for your campers, participate in any element of a chapel service.
• Set a good example for campers and others including cleanliness, punctuality, sportsmanship, and table manners.
• Adhere to camp health codes and safety guidelines for all campers.

Dining Hall & Service Duties:

• Set and clear tables for each meal.
• Assist with serving food during meals as requested.
• Maintain cleanliness of dining room area including tables, floors, serving lines and bathrooms.
• Help unload, move, and store supplies.
• Adhere to work schedule set by Dining Room Coordinator.

Service Crew Duties:

• Clean all common facilities, bathrooms, and meeting areas as scheduled.
• Restock common bathrooms.
• Assist with the set-up and takedown of program areas and meeting spaces.
• Set up of organized activities as requested.
• Help unload, move, and store supplies.
• Remove trash throughout entire grounds once daily.

General Duties:

• Foster and nurture Christian faith and discipleship in visible, fruitful ways in campers.
• Encourage respect for personal property, camp equipment and facilities.
• Work alongside and in agreement with the Program Director, SIT Lead, Corps Assistant and Corps Officers
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all staff, volunteers, and campers.
• Encourage adherence to camp & Salvation Army policies and procedures.
• Ensure and provide for the supervision and physical/emotional safety of campers and staff.
• Participate and/or assist in all summer camp programs as required e.g. chapel, staff meetings, games, free-time, electives, etc.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Program Director, SIT Lead, Corps Assistant and Corps Officers

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Be a Christian with a demonstrated commitment to following Jesus Christ, and biblical principles, who is interested in spiritual leadership.
• Possess leadership skills, with the ability to assist in supervision and care for a cabin of campers.
• Ability to communicate well with others from diverse backgrounds, ages and nationalities.
• Must be patient, enthusiastic and be able to teach and lead a variety of small group activities.
• Ability to accept supervision and guidance.
• Good character and integrity, with the ability to adapt to a camp environment.
• Responsible individual with a desire to work with youth.
• Self-starter.
• Team player.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
• Ability and willingness to keep information confidential.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, hike and twist on a continuous basis
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to a variety of situations; must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• There may be phone and in-person contact with people from diverse backgrounds who may be angry, hostile, confused or frustrated.
• May be required to work in all areas of camp including, but not limited to, the kitchen, dish room, laundry facility, and grounds.
• The ability to work in a distinctively Christian environment.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases.
• Work outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather.
• Works around dust, odor, and high noise levels.

MISCELLANEOUS:

The Salvation Army does have a dress code. This will be shared with you at the time of employment.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a motor vehicle record check. They must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history information check. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude employment. The circumstances involved in the conviction(s) will be considered.

The Salvation Army provides a smoke and drug free work environment for all employees and volunteers.

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 is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Must be able to work with minimal supervision and be comfortable working with a high degree of independence. May be required to make independent decisions that may involve unique or unusual situations and/or complex issues and dealing with demanding requests or timelines.

This position has access to confidential and private information. It is essential that confidentiality and privacy be observed. An understanding of professional boundaries is required.