Summer Day Camp Program Aide

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with summer programming as needed, including supervision, guidance, and care for children in educational, enrichment, and recreational settings
• Assist (non-driving role) with Summer Day Camp transportation to and from field trips and scheduled events
• Support compliance with childcare licensing requirements
• Provide support to Corps ministry components integrated into the summer camp program
• Build partnerships with parents and maintain responsive, supportive relationships with children
• Aid in food preparation, serving, and cleanup
• Help maintain discipline and encourage children to follow program rules
• Supervise rotations and assist with sign-in and sign-out procedures
• Assist in leading activities as directed by Program Leads
• Follow all internal child-safety protocols (PTM), including proper incident documentation
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment. Report all issues to the Manager or Lead
• Attend mandatory staff trainings
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience working with children in some capacity
• Knowledge of TSA preferred

Skills

• Strong multi-tasker
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Demonstrated crisis intervention and non-violent mediation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft products
• Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to learn new software with basic training

Qualities

• Maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Remain calm and effective in stressful situations
• Supportive of The Salvation Army’s mission
• Able to reflect and model the high standards of our organization