What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Day Camp Counselor position at The Salvation Army of Memphis & the Mid-South?
Job Description
Posted Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00 AM
THE SALVATION ARMY
Job Description
JOB CODE: 1770
DATE: 4/25/2012
JOB TITLE: SUMMER DAY CAMP COUNSELOR
Incumbent
REPORTS TO: DAY CAMP DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT: CORPS
LOCATION:
FLSA STATUS: NON - EXEMPT
Job Summary
Plans and provides activities and child care services for children participating in the Summer Day Camp Program; plans, develops, and facilitates recreational activities and play time; prepares and maintains program records; maintains cleanliness and orderliness of Corps property.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.
Provides leadership and constant care for the needs of the children in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy manner.
Facilitates activities for school age children; ensures that activities are age appropriate, stimulating, fun and safe for the children.
Determines appropriate supplies and materials for recreational activities; ensures the children's safety in utilizing the same.
Provides opportunities for physical and mental stimulation through both inside and outside learning activities.
Prepares and serves children snacks and meals; ensures that children receive nutritional and tasteful food; provides positive, relaxed atmosphere during children mealtime encouraging conversation.
Organizes and supervises recreational activities; observes, monitors, and supervises children on the playground.
Exhibits control of the children and when needed displays proper discipline techniques.
Maintains the program materials in an orderly fashion; maintains accountability for materials necessary for programs.
Prepares and maintains up-to-date records and required reports (attendance, development progress, discipline reports, etc.).
Reports all accidents to the supervisor in an accurate and timely manner.
Assists in facilitating and supervising summer Day Camp Program.
Other Responsibilities
Cleans up the game room, kitchen, and library daily; picks-up games and materials.
Assists with transporting children whenever needed; ensures the safety and protection of children at all times.
Attends and participates in regularly scheduled in-service training sessions.
Assists in preparing and providing field trips for children.
Completion of Safe From Harm training.
Materials And Equipment
Performs other related work as required.
General Office Equipment Playground Equipment Kitchen Equipment
Recreation Equipment
Minimum Qualifications Required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or GED
Or
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Licenses And Certifications
Valid state driver's license
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and practices of Child Behavior and Development.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of early childhood curriculum development.
Ability to ensure the safety of children.
Ability to teach children Christian values as well as general early childhood education curriculum.
Ability to plan, develop and implement effective childhood programs and activities.
Ability to enforce program policies and procedures.
Ability to maintain calm and make sound decisions during state of crisis.
Ability to prioritize activities in order to accomplish work in compliance with quality standards and deadlines.
Mental And Physical Abilities
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write and communicate the English language.
Ability to observe children and ensure their safety.
Ability to perform strenuous, heavy work involving the lifting and carrying of heavy objects.
Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor recreational environment where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
Statement Of Purpose
The purpose of a job description is to outline the essential functions unique to a particular job within a specific department. Job descriptions are used to recruit, train, and evaluate employees.
Your signature below indicates that you have read and understand the job description and agree to perform the duties as assigned.
Employee Signature Date
When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.
We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!
Job Details
Job Family FL-NON-EXEMPT
Job Function Camp
Pay Type Hourly
Employment Indicator Seasonal
Job Start Date Sunday, June 1, 2025
Job End Date Friday, August 1, 2025
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Vero Beach, FL, USA
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Posted Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00 AM
THE SALVATION ARMY
Job Description
JOB CODE: 1770
DATE: 4/25/2012
JOB TITLE: SUMMER DAY CAMP COUNSELOR
Incumbent
REPORTS TO: DAY CAMP DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT: CORPS
LOCATION:
FLSA STATUS: NON - EXEMPT
Job Summary
Plans and provides activities and child care services for children participating in the Summer Day Camp Program; plans, develops, and facilitates recreational activities and play time; prepares and maintains program records; maintains cleanliness and orderliness of Corps property.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.
Provides leadership and constant care for the needs of the children in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy manner.
Facilitates activities for school age children; ensures that activities are age appropriate, stimulating, fun and safe for the children.
Determines appropriate supplies and materials for recreational activities; ensures the children's safety in utilizing the same.
Provides opportunities for physical and mental stimulation through both inside and outside learning activities.
Prepares and serves children snacks and meals; ensures that children receive nutritional and tasteful food; provides positive, relaxed atmosphere during children mealtime encouraging conversation.
Organizes and supervises recreational activities; observes, monitors, and supervises children on the playground.
Exhibits control of the children and when needed displays proper discipline techniques.
Maintains the program materials in an orderly fashion; maintains accountability for materials necessary for programs.
Prepares and maintains up-to-date records and required reports (attendance, development progress, discipline reports, etc.).
Reports all accidents to the supervisor in an accurate and timely manner.
Assists in facilitating and supervising summer Day Camp Program.
Other Responsibilities
Cleans up the game room, kitchen, and library daily; picks-up games and materials.
Assists with transporting children whenever needed; ensures the safety and protection of children at all times.
Attends and participates in regularly scheduled in-service training sessions.
Assists in preparing and providing field trips for children.
Completion of Safe From Harm training.
Materials And Equipment
Performs other related work as required.
General Office Equipment Playground Equipment Kitchen Equipment
Recreation Equipment
Minimum Qualifications Required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or GED
Or
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Licenses And Certifications
Valid state driver's license
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and practices of Child Behavior and Development.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of early childhood curriculum development.
Ability to ensure the safety of children.
Ability to teach children Christian values as well as general early childhood education curriculum.
Ability to plan, develop and implement effective childhood programs and activities.
Ability to enforce program policies and procedures.
Ability to maintain calm and make sound decisions during state of crisis.
Ability to prioritize activities in order to accomplish work in compliance with quality standards and deadlines.
Mental And Physical Abilities
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write and communicate the English language.
Ability to observe children and ensure their safety.
Ability to perform strenuous, heavy work involving the lifting and carrying of heavy objects.
Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor recreational environment where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
Statement Of Purpose
The purpose of a job description is to outline the essential functions unique to a particular job within a specific department. Job descriptions are used to recruit, train, and evaluate employees.
Your signature below indicates that you have read and understand the job description and agree to perform the duties as assigned.
Employee Signature Date
When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.
We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!
Job Details
Job Family FL-NON-EXEMPT
Job Function Camp
Pay Type Hourly
Employment Indicator Seasonal
Job Start Date Sunday, June 1, 2025
Job End Date Friday, August 1, 2025
Scan this QR code and apply!
Download
Vero Beach, FL, USA
When you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. This information might be about you, your preferences, or your device and is mostly used to make the site work as you expect it to. The information does not usually directly identify you, but it can give you a more personalized web experience. Because Dayforce respects your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies by clicking on "Manage Preferences" below. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.For more information, refer to Dayforce Cookie Statement.
