Summer Camp Assistant (Temporary) -13-010 - SC/Chula Vista Corps

The Salvation Army Southern California•Chula Vista, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Day Camp Assistant supports the Camp coordinator, Corps officers and staff in daily operations of summer programs; assists with and monitors both classroom and outside activities for children; provides safe, clean environment; prepares and executes lesson plans for elective courses; participates with children in field trips and activities and assists with meals for children as needed.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write and communicate well in English
Knowledge of music and sports required especially as pertains to The Salvation Army music program
Requires detail-oriented, self-starter and team player, with ability to work with and relate well to children, parents, and staff in mature and sensitive manner.
Must meet all health, safety and criminal/fingerprint clearance regulations
Ability to work in fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure
Ability to access and produce information from computer; ability to use new software programs with basic training.
Ability and willingness to keep information confidential.
Have a philosophy of education and child development in sympathy with that of The Salvation Army and Summer Day Camp programs.

Nice To Haves

Minimum high school graduate of equivalent preferred
Bilingual in English/Spanish helpful.

Responsibilities

Follow Instructions and directions with minimal staff supervision.
Monitor check-in and check-out times; demonstrate excellent telephone skills when needed
Assist camp staff by passing out or collecting materials; setting out and storing equipment as required; setting up rooms for special activities and restoring rooms to order the following activities.
Assist in maintaining a clean, orderly learning environment including necessary housekeeping duties.
Assist with children supervision in day camp setting as assigned.
Immediately report any potentially harmful situations to supervisor.
Remain available and ready for duty in assigned area during rotations
Handle crisis and emergency situations appropriately and professionally.
Participate with children in group activities; assist in playground supervision, assist with meal/snack preparation and service.
Treat each child with dignity and respect; always be sensitive and responsive to their needs, be concerned for their safety and well-being.
Demonstrate proper clean-up methods; oversee children in clean-up activities.
Teach children responsibility for maintaining classroom equipment in good order.
Prepare presentations for talent show; showcase children’s creative works.
Attend all in-service workshops and staff meetings.
Maintain professional attitude; demonstrate professional approach to problem solving.
Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
Grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
Life and carry up to 40 pounds.
Perform other duties as assigned.