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Dean of Men / Women

The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division Wonderland Camp and Conference Center

The Deans are responsible for program and counseling leadership within their assigned unit of six to ten counselors, assigned support staff, and approximately 54-135 campers. Deans attend a leadership orientation session, assist in the general staff orientation, provide transportation leadership for campers on arrival and departure dates, give support and guidance for camper and staff discipline when needed. The Deans share the same responsibilities as a Unit Leader with one additional assignment : They are in charge of implementing all rules to all staff members during the summer.

The Deans helps coordinate evening programming with Camp Leadership. Deans conduct assessment interviews with their staff, both at mid-season and end of season. They will encourage attendance at staff devotions and attend meetings as scheduled by Camp Leadership. Deans work with aquatics, nature, pioneer, crafts, ropes, archery, health services, and Camp Leadership in guiding staff in complying with camp guidelines (curfews, procedures) goals, and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Program Administration

• Attend Program planning sessions and leadership training week.
• Provide leadership as a Unit Leader to Counselors, Assistant Counselors, and campers per session within own unit.
• Responsibility of supervising all staff including Unit Leaders, Lifeguards, CNA's, Activity Leaders, Counselors, and campers of same sex.
• Assist with orientation of new staff members.
• Assist with coordination of daily programming and worship services.
• Monitor daily time off for counselors.
• Share in counselor's responsibilities for campers.
• Distribute evaluation forms to counselors for each camper and complete processing for submission to Program Manager.
• Submit evaluation assessments from interviews with all staff including Unit Leaders, Activity Leaders, your Unit Counselors, and Assistant Counselors.
• Attend all staff meetings as called by Camp Leadership.
• Attend to pre-camp preparation of Program : office, equipment, recreation areas, and lodgings.
• Maintain Program buildings and property; turn in work requests to Program Manager.
• Supervise the maintaining of camp, (lights out, doors locked, curfew compliance and camp guidelines) to all staff members during camp sessions and days off.
• Assist Camp Leadership in conducting evening staff devotions on a regular basis.
• Supervise staff lounge area and living area for cleanliness and appropriate behavior.
• Provide assistance to counselors in evening cabin devotions.
• Assist in preparation and implementation of evening programs.
• Complete accident reports for any accidents involving campers and staff.
• Partake in nightly curfew checks and cabin lockdown.

Supervision

Camper Interactions

Other Duties

Reporting Relationships

This position reports to the Divisional Youth Secretary / Assistant Camp Administrator. In contacts related to this position's duties this individual act as a representative of the Army and its mission.

Education / Experience

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Physical Demands / Work Environment

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.