Summer Camp Program Aide

Salvation Army Careers•Newark, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to create a safe enjoyable and enriching experience for children participating in our summer day camp program of the Tri-Cities Corps. The staff members play a crucial role in facilitating a variety of activities, ensuring the well-being of campers, fostering a positive and inclusive environment. By engaging with campers, promoting teamwork, and adhering to safety guidelines, providing spiritual development, social direction, and educational reinforcement while at the same time utilizing recreational activities.

Requirements

Knowledge of music instruments, able to teach music instruments and music theory
Must have the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
Valid California Drivers’ License
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and basic desktop publishing computer programs.
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis.
Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects
Ability to reach overhead
Ability to operate telephone
Ability to lift up to 25lbs
Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a passion for working with Children in a learning environment
Assist teaching music instrument and music theory
Assist staff with supervision, guidance and caring for children in an educational, enrichment and recreational setting.
Provide encouraging instruction to students during group activities.
Assist staff with the supervision of safety of campers during arrival, dismissal, and transition periods.
Assist the Director of Group Leader in the planning, teaching of lessons, homework support and activities.
Assist in maintaining discipline and encouraging children to follow rules.
Assist in general set up and clean up of program area and with the closing /opening of the facility.
Assist staff with Field trip arrangements
Maintaining a safe environment.