Day Camp Assistant - Summer
Day Camp Assistant - Summer
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Job Description
OVERVIEW:
The Day Camp Counselor helps plan and lead engaging faithbased youth programs prioritizing the safety and wellbeing of all children. Counselors follow center policies and take direction from the Ministry Assistant and/or Corps Officer while actively engaging with and supporting children throughout the day.
Dates: May 26thJune 30th 2025
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide prompt courteous service to participants and families
- Follow all child safety policies and procedures
- Assist with supervision and order of childrens groups
- Maintain vigilant supervision including during transport
- Respond calmly in security or crisis situations
- Support checkin and signout processes
- Stay informed on daily plans to assist effectively
- Engage and encourage participation in activities
- Help keep work and play areas clean and orderly
- Assist with meal and snack prep and service
- Ensure facility security and report concerns
- Complete required trainings and attend staff meetings
- Maintain confidentiality
- Other related duties as required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Must be at least 14 years of age (required)
- First Aid and CPR certification (within 90 days of hire required)
- California Food Handlers Card or ServSafe Certificate (required or company provided)
- Experience working with children (preferred)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to manage challenging child behaviors
- Ability to relate positively and energetically with others
- Ability to maintain a nonjudgmental attitude
- Work independently with minimal supervision
- Teamoriented and cooperative
- Remain calm in a fastpaced environment
- Communicate with empathy especially with vulnerable populations
EQUIPMENT USED:
- Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software
- Janitorial and maintenance equipment
- Playground and recreational equipment
- Sports gear and supplies
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ablility to bend and lift up to 30 lbs.
- Capable of visual and auditory supervision
- Able to communicate verbally with children and staff
ADA Statement:
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 if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:
Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Armys religious purposes and their workrelated conduct must not conflict with interfere with or undermine such religious programs or The Armys religious purposes.
AtWill:
Any employment relationship with this organization is of an atwill nature which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this at will employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.
Employment Type
Full-Time
