Camp Save a Life Camp Counselor

American Red Cross•Philadelphia, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The American Red Cross is hiring 8 part-time Summer Camp Counselors in Philadelphia. The positions are temporary running 6 weeks at 20 hours per week. The Summer Camp Counselor position supports the Youth Disaster Preparedness Program within the Southeastern Pennsylvania Disaster Cycle Services Region. Counselors deliver disaster preparedness education to Philadelphia Parks and Recreation youth summer camp locations July 13 – August 14 from 9am – 1pm Monday – Friday within the City of Philadelphia. Counselors participate in a one-week onboarding training July 6 – 11 from 8:30am – 5pm. Counselors will drive Red Cross fleet vehicles to travel to camp locations. Counselors need to pass a child protective services background check along with a good driver record as reported by the Division of Motor Vehicles. The “Save a Life” Summer Camp Program saves lives and prevents injury by providing instruction for Disaster Cycle Services youth curriculum supporting the Prepare with Pedro, Be Red Cross Ready and Hands Only CPR programs. Prepare with Pedro is a 30-45-minute presentation that provides home fire safety and preparedness education to youth ages 4-8 in camp settings by following Pedro the Penguin as he learns how to be prepared and take action before, during and after an emergency. The Be Red Cross Ready program is a 30-45-minute presentation that provides home fire safety and local hazards emergency preparedness education to youth ages 9-12 in camp settings educating on how to be prepared and take action before, during and after an emergency. The Hands Only CPR program is a 15 – 25-minute presentation that teaches youth ages 9-12 how to check for consciousness, call 911 and give continuous chest compressions instructing bystanders how to deliver life-saving care until professional responders arrive. Utilization of tools for this program includes a standardized curriculum, workbook, quizzes, and activities that have been constructed with the help of curriculum and hazard experts. Presenter tools are used to foster consistency and fidelity to the program’s goals and objectives. The highly interactive presentations address home fire safety, local natural hazards, psycho-social coping skills and household preparedness steps. Team member roles rotate daily across a team of three to four members to include being a driver, presenter, presentation assistant and administrative support.

Requirements

High School or equivalent required.
Working with youth and delivering educational presentations is preferred.
Basic computer skills.
Exemplary interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.
Work well with youth.
Ability to work on a team.
Daily travel is required throughout the City of Philadelphia.
A current, valid driver's license with good driving record is required.
Must be 18 years of age.
Must have a current driver's license and be willing to drive.
Pass a child protective services background check along with a good driver record as reported by the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Will train disaster specific knowledge required for program delivery.

Responsibilities

Attend mandatory trainings during one-week onboarding period July 6 – 11 daily 8:30 – 5pm.
Coordinate with team members regarding timely arrival at camp locations each day.
Conduct Prepare with Pedro, Be Red Cross Ready and Hands Only CPR presentations for youth at summer camp settings.
Utilize physical and audiovisual program materials to deliver engaging presentations.
Work with individual students during activities.
Organize and distribute program support materials to students.
Assist with classroom management.
Ensure all reporting data for each presentation given is completed and given to regional staff in a timely manner.
Assist with other duties as assigned by the regional staff and volunteer program leads.