Summer Day Camp Counselor (Porter County)
About The Position
The Salvation Army is seeking a Summer Day Camp Counselor to organize and prepare materials daily. The counselor will lead students enrolled in programs for the Salvation Army Day Camp while ensuring that the mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out. This role involves preparing daily activities and lessons, gathering supplies, communicating with colleagues, campers, and supervisors, corresponding with parents/guardians, maintaining the cleanliness of facilities, assisting with camper check-in, leading and participating in summer program functions, training children in the proper care and use of equipment, maintaining confidentiality and complying with Safe From Harm guidelines, assisting in emergencies, and maintaining a positive work atmosphere.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.
- Previous work with youth activities is desirable.
- Familiar with philosophies, standards, and methods developed in The Salvation Army, and model traditional Christian values and the policies/practices of The Salvation Army.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard
- Must complete Safe From Harm training within the first week of employment
- Able to speak, write, and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele
- Be a team player, a self-starter, able to handle several projects at the same time, and perform well within minimum supervision.
- Demonstrate the ability to think independently and exercise sound judgment.
- Must be enthusiastic, friendly, and outgoing.
- Have the desire and ability to work with children, youth, and adults.
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems
- Good speaking, hearing, and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
- Lifting, pulling, and pushing materials up to 25 pounds
- Capable of lifting a child of up to 40 pounds
- May require bending, squatting, walking.
- May require standing for extended periods.
Nice To Haves
- Previous work with youth activities is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Prepare daily activities and lessons to ensure a positive experience for all campers.
- Gather daily supplies as needed for each day’s lesson plan. Make sure all equipment is ready for the activity and is properly cleaned and stored at the conclusion of the activity or day.
- Adequately communicate with all colleagues, campers, and supervisors.
- Correspond with camper’s parents/guardians, keeping them informed of the camp activities and their child’s participation.
- Be sure that areas in Corps are neat, clean, and in good repair.
- Assist with all camper daily check-in duties and record all late arrivals and early pickups.
- Lead and participate in all functions of summer programs; for example – recreation, meals, snacks, crafts, etc.
- Train children in proper care and use of games, equipment, and materials.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with The Salvation Army’s Safe From Harm program guidelines.
- Assist in emergencies and fill out reports; accordingly, report incidents and /or accidents to Program Director.
- Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with clients, students, co-workers, and supervisors.
- Provide a positive, encouraging, and uplifting attitude toward campers, counselors, and all summer program participants.
Benefits
- Health, Wellness, RX and PTO benefits
- 98% appreciate the flexible work options they have in their position
- 99% appreciate the 11 paid holidays they receive each year
- 4 sick days as “Discretionary”
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
