Day Camp Counselor

This is a temporary summer camp position that will run from June 3, 2024 to August 23, 2024

Schedule is Monday-Friday7:30am to 5:30pm

Starting salary is $15 per hour

The Salvation Army Mission: 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/Primary Purpose: This position protects, guides, stimulates, and helps the children in our program. This position shares in developing our programs and program procedures. This position becomes the counselor, teacher, spiritual leader, confidante, and role model.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare for daily lessons.
• Lead and participate in all facets of the program: recreation, snack, craft, pool, fieldtrips, etc.
• Prepare snacks.
• Provide Christian devotions.
• Enforce and adhere to the facility policies of no swearing, no alcoholic drinking, no drug use and no violence.
• Follow progressive disciplinary procedures when needed.
• Check out and check in equipment, putting items away in the proper place.
• Basic cleaning as needed to include sweeping, wiping off tables, spot mopping spills, empty garbage cans and other cleaning duties as assigned
• Monitor computer usage.
• Document and report accidents.
• Comply with Safe From Harm policies.
• Perform open and closing procedures including: opening and locking doors, turning on and off lights and equipment, getting out and putting away equipment
• Help transport children to and from field trips.
• Help plan physical activities.
• Driving is an essential aspect of this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or GED