SAL Day Camp Lead Counselor

Position Summary: The Day Camp Lead Counselor will monitor, lead, and control a group of children. This position will work with children, fellow counselors, and staff to provide a safe and meaningful summer day camp experience in a Christian environment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Supervise a group of campers ages 6-12.
• Provide leadership to a group of counselors.
• Complete all administrative duties as assigned by the Community Center Director.
• Be the responsible staff for all off-site activities. Duties include parking, paying admissions, collecting receipts, lunch arrangements, and disciplinary actions, as needed.
• Act as a liaison between director and staff regarding disciplinary actions, information distribution and paperwork collection, i.e., camper attendance sheets, high five tickets.
• Supervise the daily clean-up of The SAL and all areas used by day camp.
• Assume duties of counselor when working with an assigned group of campers.
• Conduct staff meetings with counselors, as needed.
• Program and plan activities, as assigned by director.
• Attend all staff meetings scheduled by the director.
• Be aware of the mission statement of The Salvation Army and make every effort to be a positive representative of The Salvation Army, both on and off site.
• Take on other responsibilities as directed by the Community Center Director.
• Ability and willingness to promote and comply with the Mission Statement of The Salvation Army.

Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age; some formal work with youth preferred. Prior experience with the SAL Summer Programs.

Education/Experience:

• Previous experience working with children a plus.
• Previous experience supervising campers desired
• Willingness to work as part of the ministry team with other staff members or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Knowledge of arts & crafts a plus

Computer Skills:

• Basic computer skills required.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
• Complete First Aid/CPR certification within 30 days