Day Camp Counselor, Lead
Day Camp Counselor, Lead
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Job Description
The Salvation Army Mission Statement:
The Salvation Army an international movement is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
BASIC PURPOSE
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 TriCities Corps. The staff members play a crucial role in facilitating a variety of activities ensuring the wellbeing 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Demonstrate a passion for working with Children in a learning environment.
2. Teaching music instrument and music theory.
3. Assist with supervision guidance and caring for children in an educational enrichment and recreational setting.
4. Provide encouraging instruction to students during group activities.
5. Assist with the supervision of safety of campers during arrival dismissal and transition periods.
6. Assist the Director of Group Leader in the planning teaching of lessons homework support and activities.
7. Assist in maintaining discipline and encouraging children to follow rules.
8. Assist in general set up and clean up of program area and with the closing /opening of the facility.
9. Maintaining a safe environment.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
1. Knowledge of music instruments able to teach music instruments and music theory
2. Must have the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
3. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and basic desktop publishing computer programs.
CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS
1. Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check to include a DOJ Livescan Fingerprint check.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Ability to sit walk stand bend squat climb kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis
2. Ability to grasp push and/or pull objects
3. Ability to reach overhead
4. Ability to operate telephone
5. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. for administrative positions
7. Ability to operate a computer
8. Ability to process written visual and/or verbal information
9. Ability to operate basic office equipment and tools PC Fax Machine Telephone Calculator Copier Printer.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.
Employment Type
Full-Time
