Summer Day Camp Counselor

Salvation Army; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Summer Day Camp Counselor to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children. This role involves planning and facilitating engaging activities, ensuring children's safety, and maintaining cleanliness in a vibrant camp setting. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of child development principles and the ability to create a positive atmosphere that encourages learning and growth. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the lives of children during the summer months, where your contributions will help shape their experiences and memories for years to come.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; experience in child care preferred.
• Ability to ensure safety and plan engaging activities for children.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and care for children in a safe and engaging environment.
• Organize recreational activities and maintain cleanliness of the facility.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks for children.

Skills

Child Behavior and Development

Early Childhood Curriculum Development

Safety Awareness

Christian Values Education

Program Planning and Development

Crisis Management

Decision Making

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Recreation Equipment

Job description

Posted Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM | Expires Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 3:59 AM

THE SALVATION ARMY

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB CODE: 1770

DATE: 4/25/2012

JOB TITLE: SUMMER DAY CAMP COUNSELOR

REPORTS TO: DAY CAMP DIRECTOR

DEPARTMENT: CORPS

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:

1. Provides leadership and constant care for the needs of the children in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy manner.
2. Facilitates activities for school age children; ensures that activities are age appropriate, stimulating, fun and safe for the children.
3. Determines appropriate supplies and materials for recreational activities; ensures the children's safety in utilizing the same.
4. Provides opportunities for physical and mental stimulation through both inside and outside learning activities.
5. Prepares and serves children snacks and meals; ensures that children receive nutritional and tasteful food; provides positive, relaxed atmosphere during children mealtime encouraging conversation.
6. Organizes and supervises recreational activities; observes, monitors, and supervises children on the playground.
7. Exhibits control of the children and when needed displays proper discipline techniques.
8. Maintains the program materials in an orderly fashion; maintains accountability for materials necessary for programs.
9. Prepares and maintains up-to-date records and required reports (attendance, development progress, discipline reports, etc.).
10. Reports all accidents to the supervisor in an accurate and timely manner.
11. Assists in facilitating and supervising summer Day Camp Program.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Cleans up the game room, kitchen, and library daily; picks-up games and materials.
2. Assists with transporting children whenever needed; ensures the safety and protection of children at all times.
3. Attends and participates in regularly scheduled in-service training sessions.
4. Assists in preparing and providing field trips for children.
5. Completion of Safe From Harm training.
6. Performs other related work as required.

MATERIALS AND 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:

1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of Child Behavior and Development.
2. Knowledge of the principles and practices of early childhood curriculum development.
3. Ability to ensure the safety of children.
4. Ability to teach children Christian values as well as general early childhood education curriculum.
5. Ability to plan, develop and implement effective childhood programs and activities.
6. Ability to enforce program policies and procedures.
7. Ability to maintain calm and make sound decisions during state of crisis.
8. Ability to prioritize activities in order to accomplish work in compliance with quality standards and deadlines.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

1. Ability to meet attendance requirements.
2. Ability to read, write and communicate the English language.
3. Ability to observe children and ensure their safety.
4. Ability to perform strenuous, heavy work involving the lifting and carrying of heavy objects.
5. 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:

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