What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Camp Counselor position at The Salvation Army?
About this opportunity :
Leads children activities at a day camp including classroom training, tutoring, sports activities, bible study, computer programs and specialized programs; prepares and serves children lunch and snacks; assists in leading field trips; maintains the cleanliness of the camp area.
Key responsibilities :
- Provides constant care of the needs of the children in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy manner;
- Develops and implements lesson plans which are age-group program specific;
- utilizes age-group appropriate discovery areas, enriched with program-specific activities, including teacher-made materials and hands-on activities;
- Determines appropriate supplies and materials for lesson plans and 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;
- Exhibits control of the children and when needed displays proper discipline techniques;
- Maintains the camp materials in an orderly fashion;
- maintains accountability for any supplies necessary for camp programs;
- Cleans kitchen, classrooms, tables, floors, etc. in accordance with established sanitary standards;
- Prepares and maintains up-to-date records and required reports (attendance, development progress, discipline reports, etc.);
- Assists in leading children on field trips;
- Ensures the accountability, security, and safety of children participating in camp activities and field trips;
- reports all accidents to the supervisor in an accurate and timely manner;
- 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.
What we are looking for in you :
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :
Duties are performed a Camp and Classroom setting. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting ad carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.
