Day Camp Counselor

The Salvation Army Southern California • Seattle, WA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of the Education and Youth Activities Coordinator, Summer Day Camp Counselors will be responsible for creating and maintaining a fun, educational, healthy & safe environment for children in the program. Counselors will provide leadership and care for a group of assigned campers.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• An understanding and acceptance of the Salvation Army’s mission, philosophy, and practices.
• Applicants must be in compliance with the child protection policies of The Salvation Army.
• Experience working with children.
• Ability to work independently or with other staff members.
• Has the ability to assist with events, programs, and activities.
• Ability to keep calm in demanding situations.
• Demonstrate leadership ability.
• Love and appreciation of children.
• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to understand written information.
• Ability to understand and speak English.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs.
• Ability to walk at least two miles.

Nice To Haves

• First aid card and CPR certification is a plus.
• Bilingual is a plus.
• A plus if you can drive campers to and from activities taking place off church grounds. (Must be 21 or older)

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in all Day Programming and spiritual activities.
• Assist as assigned to check participants in and out for the day.
• Maintain the standard of cleanliness in each classroom/ activity area.
• Assist with the clean-up at the end of each day and at the end of the summer.
• Assist with other duties as needed.
• Assist with VBS at the end of the summer.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed