City Camp Group Assistant (Seasonal/Summer)

Milwaukee Rescue Mission•Milwaukee, WI

8d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

The Milwaukee Rescue Mission (MRM) runs a 6-week day camp for youth K4-7th grade at our North Campus, from June 15th to July 24th. MRM provides students with breakfast and lunch, engaging curriculum in reading and math, Bible themes, fun recreational activities, and field trips on Fridays. We are seeking vibrant, enthusiastic, high-energy individuals with a love and passion to share Christ with children to fill seasonal full-time Camp Group Assistant positions. Camp Assistants support Camp Group Leads throughout the day in a dynamic, fast-paced, upbeat environment. This includes supervision, instruction, mentoring, and participation with urban youth in recreational camp activities and field trips throughout the duration of City Camp.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Experience working with urban youth preferred
Passionate about youth and ministry with the ability and willingness to share the gospel
Culturally competent and relational with excellent communication and mentoring skills
Action-oriented, energetic, and adaptable with a strong work ethic
Strong classroom management skills
Enjoys interacting and creating a fun and safe environment for youth of all ages
Ability to work independently or in a team
Must be able to handle physical workload – ability to stand or sit for long periods of time, walking, stair climbing, kneeling, squatting, crouching, reaching, handling and gripping without difficulty, repetitive movement of both hands and arms, as well as occasional lifting or moving items with a maximum weight of 55lbs a short distance (ex: floor to shelf or cart), and pushing or pulling heavier items with the use of a cart or dolly.
A workplace demeanor consistent with a Christian church environment: civil, respectful, polite, and responsive
Be in agreement with and subscribe to the MRM Statement of Faith and the MRM Statement of Biblical Convictions
Be a committed follower of the Lord Jesus Christ, which is evident in personal testimony and Christian conduct
Pass a pre-employment background check and drug test

Responsibilities

Assist Group Lead with any and all tasks related to the functions of the classroom
Help maintain a positive, Christian educational atmosphere
Reinforce lessons presented by teacher by connecting and working with students one-on-one
Supervise and interact with youth in class, between class, during lunch, recess, throughout camp activities, and on field trips
Support camp rules and approved disciplinary procedures
Keeping record of attitudes and behavior (score at the end of the day)