Summer Day Camp Counselor (Fountain Square)

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Indianapolis, IN

7h•$14•Onsite

About The Position

As the Summer Day Camp Counselor, you will lead students enrolled in The Salvation Army Day Camp program and organize and prepare materials daily while ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.
At least 1 year of childcare experience
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 90 days of employment.
Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.
Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
Lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to twenty-five pounds
May require bending, squatting, walking.
May require standing for extended

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 the corps are neat, clean, and in good repair.
Assist with all camper’s daily check-in duties and record all late arrivals and early pickups.
Lead, direct, 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
Be primary point of contact in emergencies and fill out reports accordingly, report incidents and /or accidents to The Community Center Coordinator.
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 Community and Athletics Ministries Coordinator.
Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with clients, students, co-workers, and supervisors. This includes, but is not limited to, such actions as: conflict resolution in a professional manner; courteous treatment of staff, visitors, and students; respect of others’ property and person; as well as professional and appropriate communication to and about students, co-workers, and supervisors.
Provide positive, encouraging, and uplifting attitude toward campers, counselors, and all summer program participants.
Other tasks as assigned by leadership.