Assistant Summer Day Camp Counselor (TEMPORARY)- SC/El Cajon-13-030

Essential Functions

• Ensure the health and safety of students while maintaining a clean and safe work area.
• Communicating with students and co-workers.
• Aid in creating and developing games, recreational activities, and academic activities for children from Kindergarten through the 5th grade.
• Supervise students and volunteers in accordance with The Salvation Army policies and procedures.
• Monitor students as they complete tasks and activities observing strengths and room for improvement.
• Maintain audio/video equipment, books, toys, and furnishings.
• Serve snacks and clean up after snack time.
• Correct or reprimand students under the guidance of Counselors as soon as possible (in accordance with Day Camp Guidelines) for actions that put health and safety of other students at risk and/or distract others from completing activities or following directions.
• Show up on time and be flexible with hours should additional help be needed.
• Inform Director, Corps Officers, and/or Business Administrator of any student, co-worker or volunteer problems and document any inappropriate behavior and confidential notices of concern.
• Attend trainings as required including but not limited to Protect the Mission – child safety training, CPR certification and The Salvation Army fleet safety training.
• Willing to attend all orientation meetings/classes.
• Willing to help in set up at the start of the week, and clean up/takedown at end of every week and at the conclusion of the summer.
• Maintain professional appearance and wear Day Camp Staff Uniform at all times when working.

Minimum Qualifications

• Complete Protect the Mission – child safety training.
• Work well independently and in a detailed, professional and courteous manner.
• Work on a dynamic high performing small team.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Be a fast learner and able to keep pace with multiple priorities.
• Be flexible and open to new ideas, concepts, and ways of doing things.