Summer Day Camp 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.

Summary of Position

To work with children daily and to carry out the responsibilities of the Summer Day Camp program. 

This is a temporary full time summer position without benefits. 

Expected pay is from $15.19-$17.00 per hour; DOQ.

Day Camp Dates are from June 19, 2023 - August 25, 2023.
Work shifts are from 8AM-4:30PM or 9:30AM-6:30PM

Qualifications

1. High School Diploma
2. Totally committed on an emotional, spiritual, and intellectual level to the objectives of the Day Camp and the children in your care.
3. Proven experience supervising and working with children.
4. Be a team player as well as able to work independently.
5. Ability to accept supervision and guidance.
6. Have good character, integrity, adaptability, enthusiasm, a sense of humor, patience, self-control and be organized and self-motivated.
7. Ability to communicate and work with groups of varying age and skills levels, and provide necessary instruction to children and/or staff.
8. Ability to observe children’s behaviors, measure its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
9. Certified in CPR and have had first aid training.
10. It must be understood by the incumbent that the provisions of Safe From Harm will apply upon commencement of employment and also understood that the required Safe From Harm training be satisfactorily completed within the first thirty (30) days of employment.
11. Ability to pass the background checks.

Description of Position

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Ensure the safety of the children in your care.
2. Supervise children.
3. Learn the likes/dislikes of each child in your group.
4. Prepare and lead the activities as part of the program each day and participate during all activities, including those that are messy or wet.
5. Encourage children to be individuals, creative and to participate and try new things.
6. Look for ways to enable each child to experience success - celebrate their successes and encourage them to try again when they fail.
7. Provide opportunities for discussion on individual or group problems or concerns.
8. Encourage respect for individuals and their differences.
9. Recognize and take advantage of teachable moment’s everyday.
10. Set a good example for children and others including cleanliness, punctuality, sharing clean up and chores, sportsmanship, and table manners.
11. Help participants develop a sense of fair play, accepting both winning and losing graciously.
12. Sit with and be attentive to children during lunch and snack times.
13. Carry a first aid kit during fieldtrips and ensure it is properly stocked.

Staff Responsibilities:

1. Be a constructive member of the staff contributing in every way possible to the health, harmony, and happiness of the Summer Day Camp.
2. Assist where needed for the benefits of the children and the smooth operation of the program.
3. And all other duties as assigned.

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk Level

Risk Level 3 – The tasks or activities conducted by Risk Level 3 workers involve reasonably anticipated exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.

Physical Activities and Requirements of Position

Talking

• Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions, information and ideas accurately, loudly or quickly

Hearing

• Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information

Repetitive Motion

• Fast and quick movements frequently and regularly required using the entire body

Visual Abilities

• Average, ordinary, visual activity necessary to prepare or inspect documents, watch children up close and at a distance

Physical Strength

• Good physical condition.
• Variety of work; sitting, standing, walking, running, jumping, dancing, bending, stair climbing, kneeling, stooping, crouching, bending, twisting and lifting
• Able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

While there are normally no hazardous or significantly unpleasant physical working conditions, human behavior is unpredictable.   All summer camp staff members must be capable of intervening in an appropriate manner to resolve conflicts and sudden emergency events.  Work schedule will be provided and is subject to change as needed.

Mental Activities and Requirements of Position

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization.
• Able to interpret various instructions.

Mathematical Ability

• Ability to perform basic math skills, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and percentages.

Language Ability

• Ability to fluently speak, read and write in English
• Ability to read a variety of books, magazines, instruction manuals, dictionaries, curriculum guides.
• Ability to prepare memos, write notes to parents, and write reports using proper punctuation, spelling and grammar.
• Ability to communicate distinctly with appropriate pauses and emphasis; correct punctuation and variation in word order; using present, perfect, and future tenses.

The Salvation Army offers a competitive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, hearing, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement accounts, a company-funded defined contribution (pension) plan and generous time off policies.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for this position, please call 612-789-2585.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disabled.