Camp Audio Visual & Recreation Specialist
The Salvation Army
- Jasper, GA
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Sets up, adjusts, and operates audio/visual equipment for various camp programs, including worship services and concerts.
- Operates and installs audio/visual equipment.
- Keeps sound room clean and organized.
- Reports to Divisional Youth Secretary any problems with audio/visual equipment.
- Secures and locks all audio/visual equipment after each session.
- Videotapes camp activities daily.
- Produces a weekly review video for each camp session including all music camps.
- Instructs camp employees in the selection, use, and design of audio/visual materials, and assist them in the preparation of instructional materials and the rehearsal of presentations.
- Plans and prepares audio/visual teaching aids and methods to be used in camp classes.
- Performs simple maintenance tasks such as cleaning monitors and lenses and changing batteries and light bulbs.
- Maintains collections of audio/visual material such as films, video/audio tapes, photographs, and software programs.
- Ensures campers and staff follows safety procedures.
- Participates enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
- Sits with camper tables during meals and serve as a table monitor when needed.
- Keeps personal living quarters neat, clean, and ready for inspection.
- Plans, develops, coordinates, supervises, and participates in a variety of recreation activities for the campers to include field sports (softball, baseball, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, etc.) and other sporting activities; organizes activities and promotes participation.
- Sets up sports and recreation areas for activities, have all necessary equipment available for activities.
- Performs all duties in accordance with prescribed regulatory compliance guidelines as well as American Camp Association accreditation standards.
- Supervises recreation activities to ensure safety of participants; instructs campers and staff in proper methods for play; monitors and directs behavior at all times to ensure compliance with camp rules. Leads classes such as archery and air rifle classes.
- Ensures a positive experience for campers.
- Ensures the recreation area and supplies are clean and free from debris at all times. Identifies potential hazards and responds appropriately and in a timely manner.
- Conduct a daily inspection of all recreational areas and equipment for safety, cleanliness and needed repair or replacement as well as an initial and end of session inventory and store equipment properly.
- Ensure the sports equipment and fields are locked and secured after each session.
- Participate enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
- Sit with camper tables during meals and serve as a table monitor when needed.
- Keep personal living quarters neat, clean, and ready for inspection.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Two years’ experience in video production and leading sports or recreation activities preferred, or
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- CPR and First Aid Certification
- Archery/Air Rifles Certification