Program Director

Location:  Portland Corps Louisville, KY

Hours – Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm, 1 Seasonal full-time position

Position Type: Program Director – Summer Camp

Supervises, plans, schedules, and monitors the planning and delivery of program activities and events.  Assist in managing the overall camp operation at the direction of the Corps Officer. Supervises all programs conducted at the day camp through subordinate specialists for various programs such as aquatic/lakefront activities, nature, arts & crafts, outdoor skills/camping, and audio/visual. Design and deliver program activities that are safe, fun, and appropriate to the camper’s age and abilities.

About this opportunity:

Key responsibilities:

• Supervises and monitors the day-to-day operations of the camp, including the various programs conducted at the camp, including nature, arts and crafts, outdoor skills/camping, and audio/visual; ensures that programs run smoothly and in compliance with established procedures.
• Plans, develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates camp programs based on the changing needs of campers; develops programs or assists leaders in developing programs to target the enrolled campers..
• Participates as a member of the camp staff team, delivering and supervising evening programs, special events, overnights, and other all-camp activities and functions.

What we are looking for in you:

• Two years of progressively responsible experience administering and developing youth programs preferred
• any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• CPR and First Aid Certification

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Some physical requirements of the Camp Program Director position could be endurance, including climbing, standing, bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity are required to manipulate activities.  It requires a standard range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and lift to 50 lbs. Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility that is available. Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions.

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Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, training and mentoring employees, and offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member, or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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Application Submittal Period: 04/10/2025 – 05/31/2025

Job Type: Seasonal Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Louisville, KY 40203 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Louisville, KY 40203: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person