Swim & Gym Summer Camp Counselor

Peninsula Covenant Church is a dynamic, fast-moving church in Redwood City. Healthy and successful team members are those who are flexible, constantly open and able to change, and take initiative to creatively solve problems. We actively cultivate a culture of collaboration, creativity, and kindness across all PCC teams. Team members need the skills below in order to thrive in the PCC work culture.
VISION OF PCC
To empower generations to passionately follow Jesus one person at a time.
VISION OF PCC SACC
To provide an encouraging and safe environment for campers to be known and valued, growing as Gods unique masterpieces.
Principal Objective:
Under the direct supervision of the SACC Program Manager, Swim & Gym Counselors are responsible for the safety, supervision, and activity planning for campers. They lead safe structured activities that encourage and help the campers grow. Swim & Gym Counselors are leaders, modeling behavior and reflecting Swim and Gyms Mission, Vision, and Values for our community.
The Counselor will collaborate and work with the other Counselors to deliver excellent class instruction involving all campers equally while following the daily Swim & Gym schedule. They will develop positive relationships starting with their team, campers and within the PCC community. Ultimately, the Counselor will strive to know and value their Swim & Gym community, promote positivity and inspire students to become the best versions of themselves.
Job Summary:
A Swim & Gym Counselors primary duties include:

• Leading and providing the best classroom experience for students, grades TK-6th (ratio of 1 counselor : 14 campers).
• Developing positive relationships, knowing and valuing campers by name.
• Encouraging campers to explore their faith in God.
• Engaging campers in both team and individual activities.
• Helping campers to develop strong wellness skills (physical fitness, social, emotional, nutritional, and spiritual).
• Provide constructive feedback and make us better.

Program Development & Implementation:

• Ability to work as a team and implement fun, engaging developmentally appropriate activities through the Swim & Gym curriculum/activities in your classroom
• Responsible for immediately reporting and documenting any and all injuries or incidents to the SACC Program Manager
• Helps support and maintain cleanliness and up to date inventory in classroom areas; including the upkeep of the equipment and facility in an acceptable manner and the set-up and breakdown during the program day
• Communicates with Office and Counselor teams, parents, and other PCC staff on a regular basis
• Communicate and stay up to date with Swim & Gym communications and calendar
• Develop rapport and build positive working relationships with the Swim & Gym team, campers, parents, and PCC staff
• Ability to lead and participate in all Swim & Gym activities, monitor safety, participation and behavior, while implementing activities in an encouraging manner
• Communicate effectively and in a professional manner with the Swim & Gym team, campers and parents on a regular basis regarding program activities and camper experiences

Staff Development:

• Develop leaders who develop leaders who develop leaders: Lead, mentor, support, and manage your campers so they can encourage each other to be better versions of themselves and create a team atmosphere
• Strive to achieve the Swim & Gym mission, vision, and values, and the 3Rs culture (Reputation, Relationships, Reflect)
• Attend and actively participate in Swim & Gym Bonfires and Campfires
• Attend Fireside meetings with your Supervisor
• Achieve team and individual monthly goals, helping us towards our program and organizational goals

Staff Member:

• Establish, maintain, and strengthen collaborative working relationships
• Provide feedback to continually improve processes and communications
• Follow all Swim & Gym and PCC policies and procedures
• Actively participate in organization-wide activities as required (i.e. staff retreats, team meetings, trainings, etc.)
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Program Manager

Requirements:

• High school Degree required and at least 18 years old
• TB Testing
• Available full-time from June through August, Monday-Friday
• Be outdoors for the majority of the time, wearing mandatory protective equipment for sun exposure (sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, etc)
• Stand and move around 90% or more of the workday
• Able to lift and transport up to 30 pounds of equipment
• This job requires setup and breakdown of equipment throughout the day
• Provide energy and enthusiasm on a daily basis

Qualifications:

• Bay Area resident
• A minimum of 0-1 years of relevant experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience (please include experience in management or a relevant field)
• Ability or willingness to engage, equip, and empower a group of children
• Passion for working with children
• Enthusiastic, teachable, shows full participation during meetings and training
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Understands children's day camp activities, children's bible topics, and safety of working with children
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and work well with others in a team environment
• Courteous, strong communication skills, attentive to others, patient, and comfortable giving progress reports to parents
• Punctual, wears proper work attire, has a positive attitude, excellent attendance, and uses appropriate language with campers and staff at all times
• Committed to living out the 3Rs (Reputation, Relationships, Reflect) so that they can become the best version of who God created them to be and help reach Swim & Gyms mission to provide an encouraging and safe environment for campers to be known and valued, growing as Gods unique masterpieces.
• Committed to being courageously kind (seek to understand before being understood, speak the truth respectfully, strive for win-win, stick to healthy boundaries, set others free to choose) to build and strengthen our community.
• Committed to becoming an expert and a leader in the program area of responsibility by taking personal ownership for continual professional growth, learning and meeting required certifications and training.