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, parents, 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 and transport children between different facilities and field trips.
• Maintain audio/video equipment, books, toys, and furnishings.
• Use equipment and systems such as a projector, DVD player, speakers, television, game consoles, and computers.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Word, MS Powerpoint, and MS Excel.
• Serve snacks and clean up following snack time.
• Show up on time and be flexible with hours should additional help be needed.
• Correct or reprimand students 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.
• Be responsible for the welfare of each individual in the program and do all possible to solve problems.
• Maintain good morale around the children and parents at all times.
• Inform Lead Counselor or Corps Officers 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

• Minimum 1 year experience working with children.
• Ability to complete Protect the Mission – child safety training.
• Ability to work well independently and in a detailed, professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to work on a dynamic high performing small team.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Be a fast learner and able to keep pace with multiple priorities.
• Completion of Protecting the Mission –Child Safety Training before working with children.