Summer Day Camp Group Leader

Responsibilities

• Implement and facilitate school-aged program lessons, activities, morning educational component, and encourage participation by children.
• Assist in the distribution of breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
• Assist with classroom behavior during specialty classes like nutrition, Science, dance, Bible Club, etc.
• Ensure program rooms and spaces are cleaned daily.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene by modeling these behaviors.
• Document children’s interests as well as progress and communicate this information to the Program Director.
• Promptly report challenging child behavior and incidents that require follow-up to the Program Director.
• Ensure smooth transitions for children as they go through scheduled daily activities.
• Participate in daily activities with children to build rapport with and encourage their participation.
• Follow all program policies and state regulations.
• Attend and participate in all required licensing and professional development training and workshops.

Qualifications

• Possess Infant/Child as well as Adult CPR and First Aid certifications or be willing to obtain such certifications within 90 days of employment.
• Must undergo and pass a criminal background check and additional screening required by licensing body.
• Must be willing to support faith-based activities and programming for youth.
• Must be energetic and enthusiastic when it comes to working with youth.
• Must provide health screening that includes satisfactory physical and TB results within the first 90 days of employment.
• Must understand and support The Salvation Army’s mission.

Desired Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Two years of youth development/classroom experience preferred.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A foundational understanding of positive child/youth development principles.
• Proven leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.