Summer Counselor
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Job Location:
Camden, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Under the leadership of the Summer Camp Supervisor and FYD Managers this position is responsible for providing a safe caring and enriching learning environment for children enrolled in the Salvation Army Kroc Centers summer camp. Counselors are responsible for leading groups of students in assigned activities safeguarding students and implementing disciplinary procedures. Counselors are responsible for adequately conducting themselves by setting an example for children parents/guardians and co-workers in alignment with The Salvation Armys core values.
Responsibilities
Camper Supervision
- Keep a consistent headcount for all children present at the site.
- Communicate changes with other staff and maintain accurate documentation of each childs attendance behavior and incidents.
- Consistently demonstrate positive discipline firmly and consistently enforce the rules express clear expectations and accountability and ensure that reprimands fit the misbehavior.
- Assist Instructors with and actively participate in program activities.
- Provide proper and continuous supervision for the assigned group during all activities while adhering to Keep Safe policies and protocols.
- Consistently adhere to and implement the process for child release from the program to the parent or authorized guardian.
- Help children develop positive self-esteem and a sense of self-worth.
Safety
- Assist in maintaining clean schedules to maintain the cleanliness of the Kroc Center including completing tasks listed on daily checklists.
- Communicate with the Camp Leaders regularly regarding concerns/issues with the program children parents or co-workers.
- Adhere to and ensure adherence to policies and procedures as stated in manuals training and meetings including those of the Kroc Center The Salvation Army the Summer Food Service Program and the NJ Department of Health.
Miscellanous
- Ensure that the ultimate goal of spiritual emotional and physical development of all people is represented and infused in all activities
- Attend all assigned meetings and training as scheduled including weekly staff meetings.
- Other duties within the scope of the role as assigned by the supervisors
Qualifications
- 18 years of age; HS Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
- Experience working with children of varied ages and abilities in an urban setting is required.
- Must be reliable dependable willing and able to commit to the entire summer camp season.
- Proven ability to exercise mature judgment and sound decision-making.
- Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet program staffing/planning needs.
- TB test or chest x-ray with insignificant results required.
- Physical by a doctor or appropriate medical professional indicating eligibility to work.
- Must pass a criminal background check CARI check and CHRI check (fingerprinting).
- Must provide three professional references.
- Must understand and support the mission of The Salvation Army
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
The Salvos are made up of people who believe. Many of us believe in God. At the Salvation Army, we believe in doing good that brings hope and transforms lives.
