What are the responsibilities and job description for the K-2nd Summer Day Camp Counselor position at The Pittsburgh Project?
Elementary Summer Day Camp Counselor
Elementary Day Camp Counselors lead children in grades K-2 in our summer day camp. It is vitally important that these staff members enjoy working with urban elementary children and are committed to helping them grow spiritually, academically, and socially. It is also expected that Day Camp Counselors will strive to live their lives in a way that is God-honoring both at and away from The Pittsburgh Project. Elementary Day Camp Staff responsibilities include the following:
- Model an intentional Christian faith
- Welcome day camp participants
- Supervise a group of 10-12 students through a structured program day
- Build caring, intentional relationships with 10-12 camp participants
- Prepare and implement age-specific activities including Bible, reading, and math lessons, recreation activities, crafts, music, and service projects using resources provided
- Move with the class through program segments and assist as needed
- Assist with breakfast and lunch for camp participants
- Partner with lifeguards to help students during swimming lessons
- Practice effective classroom management skills for a class of 6 students
- Counsel camp participants to grow in their relationships with Christ
- Supervise students on field trips
- Maintain accurate and neat records
- Maintain a clean and organized classroom
- Supervise and provide feedback to volunteers
- Supervise and provide feedback to high school Leaders in Training
- Participate in all scheduled events, including staff and community meetings
- Contribute to community life by serving where needed
- Meet periodically with the Elementary Coordinator
- Participate in Youth & Families training and attend mandatory weekly meetings
- Participate in a youth outreach event one evening each week
A typical day for an Elementary Day Camp Counselor looks something like this:
7:45 am Elementary team devotions, classroom set-up, and greetings of campers
8:30 am Elementary Day Camp structured programming begins
3:00 pm End of structured time with students.
Program planning and set-up, community meetings, or staff meetings.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $1,625.00 - $2,000.00 per month
Schedule:
- After school
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,625 - $2,000
