Day Camp Counselor

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Cedar Rapids, IA

21h•$15 - $16

About The Position

This position protects, guides, stimulates, and helps the children in our program. This position shares in developing our programs and program procedures. This position becomes the counselor, teacher, spiritual leader, confidante, and role model.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Ability to be flexible and able to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
The ability to access payroll, timekeeping and personal data via a web-based system.
Administrative skills to include utilization of standard office equipment, data entry, 10-key, attention to detail and filing.
Good communication skills both written and spoken, and ability to maintain effective working relationships.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters.
Must pass all applicable background checks.
Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside.
Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.
Must be able to drive a 12-passenger van.
Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training within 90 days of hire, as established by The Salvation Army.
CPR and First Aid certification.
Safe Kids Nebraska Childcare Transportation Training.
Must be able to stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and run.
Must be able to life a child up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to keep up with children who are full of energy.
Must be able to frequently be in the sun and outside in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Prepare for daily lessons and help plan physical activities.
Lead and participate in all facets of the program: recreation, snack, craft, pool, fieldtrips, etc.
Prepare snacks.
Provide Christian devotions.
Enforce and adhere to the facility policies of no swearing, no alcoholic drinking, no drug use and no violence.
Check out and check in equipment, putting items away in the proper place.
The position will do basic cleaning as needed to include sweeping, wiping off tables, spot mopping spills, empty garbage cans and other cleaning duties as assigned
Monitor computer usage.
Document and report accidents.
Perform open and closing procedures including opening and locking doors, turning on and off lights and equipment, getting out and putting away equipment
Help transport children to and from field trips.
Driving is an essential aspect of this position.
Other duties as assigned.