Day Camp Lead Counselor

The Salvation Army USA Central TerritoryRoyal Oak, MI
16d

About The Position

The Day Camp Lead Counselor will monitor, lead, and give direction to a group of children. This position will work with children, fellow counselors, and staff to provide a safe and meaningful summer day camp experience in a Christian environment.

Requirements

  • At least 18 years of age; some formal work with youth preferred.
  • Prior experience with the SAL Summer Programs.
  • Previous experience working with children a plus.
  • Willingness to work as part of the ministry team and other staff members
  • Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
  • Basic computer skills required.
  • Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
  • Complete First Aid/CPR certification within 30 days

Nice To Haves

  • Knowledge of arts & crafts a plus

Responsibilities

  • Supervise a group of campers ages 6-12.
  • Work as part of the ministry team and other staff members
  • Provide leadership to a group of counselors.
  • Complete all administrative duties as assigned by the Community Center Director.
  • Be the responsible staff for all off-site activities. Duties include parking, paying admissions, collecting receipts, lunch arrangements, and disciplinary actions, as needed.
  • Act as a liaison between director and staff regarding disciplinary actions, information distribution and paperwork collection, i.e., camper attendance sheets, high five tickets.
  • Supervise the daily clean-up of The SAL and all areas used by day camp.
  • Assume duties of counselor when working with an assigned group of campers.
  • Conduct staff meetings with counselors, as needed.
  • Program and plan activities, as assigned by director.
  • Attend all staff meetings scheduled by the director.
  • Perform other duties as assigned
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