Day Camp Counselor (with Driving)
Day Camp Counselor (with Driving)
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Job Description
Overview
DEPARTMENT: Disabilities
REPORTS TO: Day-camp Driver/Counselor
SUPERVISES: no employees
STATUS: Non Exempt
SCHEDULE: Seasonal full time 35-40 hours based on program needs for the duration of the 6 week program.
FUNCTION: The Day Camp Counselors are responsible for providing the campers with a safe enriching and fun program. The counselors are the primary care givers and program leaders for the campers or program participants. It is expected that the counselor will actively participate/interact with the children. They will also be expected to assist the children with activities including dressing for the pool and/or using the rest room as the participants disabilities demand.
Responsibilities
DUTIES:
- Participate in all required training
- Help to develop daily activities
- Supervise all children within your assigned group
- Maintain an active awareness of all participants in your area
- Prepare breakfast and lunch for participants
- Assist children with special needs based on individual disabilities. This includes diaper changes and cleanup.
- Help organize and lead rainy day activities
- Assist with transportation of campers
- Assist with daily activities
- Anything else required for a successful camp experience.
- Assist with building clean up and set up. The building is to be left clean at the end of each day.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 21 years of age
- 1 year of experience with persons with disabilities
- Must be safety conscious/oriented
- Must be able to read write and communicate clearly in English
- Must have the ability to work and relate well with individuals with varying needs
- Must be able to handle difficult situations/confrontations in a professional/civil manner
- Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Drivers License with two or less violations (moving or accident) over the past two years
- Must possess the ability to pass the online Salvation Army Fleet Safety Drivers Test
The Salvation Armys 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 of God.
Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ
and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Employment Type
Temp
