Schools Out Counselor

The Salvation Army Southern California•Nampa, ID

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Guide and monitor children through successful participation in all aspects of the after school and summer camp programs. Foster and nurture Christian faith and discipleship in visible, fruitful ways in campers. Encourage respect for personal property, building equipment and facilities. Work alongside and in agreement with the Community Center Director, Youth Ministry Coordinator and Corps Officers. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all staff, volunteers, children and parents. Encourage adherence to community center & Salvation Army policies and procedures. Ensure and provide for the supervision and physical/emotional safety of children and staff. Participate and/or assist in all after school and summer camp programs as required e.g. chapel, staff meetings, camp wide games, free-time, electives, etc. Ensure and assist in the cleanliness of your classrooms and other areas. Perform any other duties as assigned by the Community Center Director, Lead Counselors, Youth Ministry Coordinator and Corps Officers. Ensure equipment is returned to corps storage or appropriate designated area upon completion of activity with group unless otherwise arranged.

Requirements

High School Diploma/ GED minimum requirement
Must be at least 18 years of age
Be a Christian with a strong, demonstrated commitment to following Jesus Christ, and biblical principles, who is enthusiastic, energetic, and creative in spiritual leadership.
Possess leadership skills, with the ability to supervise and care for children daily.
Ability to communicate well with others from diverse backgrounds, ages and nationalities.
Ability to work in groups and provide necessary guidance to children.
Ability to observe child behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to activity.
Must be patient, enthusiastic and be able to teach and lead a variety of small group activities.
Ability to accept supervision and guidance.
Strong character and integrity, with the ability to adapt to different environments.
Responsible individual with a desire to work with youth.
Detail oriented.
Self-starter.
Team player.
Good use of the English language in verbal and written communication.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
Good analytical skills.
Ability and willingness to keep information confidential.
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, hike and twist on a continuous basis.
Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Physical ability to respond appropriately to a variety of situations; must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history information check.
Must be able to work with minimal supervision and be comfortable working with a high degree of independence.
May be required to make independent decisions that may involve unique or unusual situations and/or complex issues and dealing with demanding requests or timelines.
An understanding of professional boundaries is required.

Nice To Haves

Prior youth work preferred

Responsibilities

Provide consistent and active supervision, promote group unity, and learn about each individual camper’s needs.
Guide, direct, and monitor children during scheduled activities and programs such as clean up, mealtimes, activities, transitional times and chapel.
Communicate regularly with the Lead Counselor and Youth Ministry Coordinator, conveying needs and concerns regarding campers.
Handle any behavior and/or emotional issues under the guidance of the Lead Counselor and Youth Ministry Coordinator.
Supervise, actively engage, and lead children during assigned program time when on-duty.
Respond to, and provide opportunities for discussion of individual or group problems or concerns among children.
Lead Bible activities and spiritually counsel children.
Review and submit all child-related forms in a timely manner, such as seeker forms, incident forms, and safety reports.
Develop and implement rules that are compliant with Salvation Army policies and procedures.
Set a good example for children and others including cleanliness, punctuality, sportsmanship, and table manners.