Day Camp Lead Counselor

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory•Philadelphia, PA

1d•$17

About The Position

The Day Camp Lead Counselor will plan and implement the daily program activities setforth by the ASPDC Manager and/or the Camp Coordinator. They will supervise a group of campers that areassigned to them daily. The Day Camp Lead Counselor will be a positive role model and always maintain a high degree of protective care for each child. The Day Camp Lead Counselor will participate in all programmatic aspects associated with the Day Camp program as assigned. The Day Camp Lead Counselor will perform other duties as assigned by the Camp Coordinator or ASPDC Manager

Requirements

Ability to work and relate well with staff and camper parents.
Must meet the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check.
Completed PA Act 153 of 2014Mandated Reporter training on recognizing and reporting child abuse prior to employment with recurrent training and clearance renewal required every five years thereafter.
Must possess understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army and the RJKCCC.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement the daily program activities setforth by the ASPDC Manager and/or the Camp Coordinator.
Supervise a group of campers that areassigned to them daily.
Be a positive role model and always maintain a high degree of protective care for each child.
Participate in all programmatic aspects associated with the Day Camp program as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Camp Coordinator or ASPDC Manager
Assist the Day Camp Coordinator with the day to day operation of the program, supervise children of the assigned group.
When necessary the counselor may potentially be asked to supervise other groups by After School and Day Camp Manager or Day Camp Coordinator.
Actively participate in allcomponents of the Day Camp program, including but not limited to devotional programs, recreational programs,performing arts programs, swim activities (including getting into the pool), counselor choice activities, and other education programming.
Promote positive interaction with campers and staff daily.
Assume responsibility ofmeeting the needs of the campers throughout the day.
Maintain a safe environment by enforcing the policies and procedures and reporting any problems to the Day Camp Coordinator/After School and Day Camp Manager.
Respond positively and affirmatively to direction given by the After School and Day Camp Manager and Day Camp Coordinator.
Respond to additional assignments/instructions as deemed appropriate for the effective overall ministry of the Summer Day Camp program.