Day Camp Counselor(Part- Time)

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: sweeping, wiping off tables, spot mopping spills, emptying garbage cans.
• Perform 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Education and/or Experience

• A High School Diploma or GED

Qualifications

• Ability to be flexible and able to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• Administrative skills to include utilization of standard office equipment, data entry, 10-key, attention to detail and filing.
• Good communication skills both written and spoken, and ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters.

Other Qualifications

• Must pass all applicable background checks.
• Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside.
• Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.
• Must be able to drive a 12 passenger van.
• Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training within 90 days of hire, as established by The Salvation Army.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Safe Kids Nebraska Childcare Transportation Training.

Physical Requirements

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Employee may be occasionally required to engage in rigorous activities involved with participating in recreational activities with children.
• Must be able to stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and run.
• Must be able to lift a child up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to keep up with children who are full of energy.
• Must be able to frequently be in the sun and outside in varying weather conditions.
• Noisy environment.