Summer Day Camp Counselor (TEMPORARY)- SC/El Cajon-13-030

The Salvation Army Southern California; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California is hiring a Summer Day Camp Counselor in El Cajon. This role involves supervising children in a fun and safe environment, providing educational activities, and working closely with the Lead Counselor. Candidates should have a minimum of 1 year experience working with children and must complete child safety training. Flexibility is key, along with strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, creating activities, and supervising children.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience working with children.
• Ability to complete Protect the Mission – child safety training.
• Ability to work independently and professionally.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Counselor in maintaining a safe environment.
• Communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Create educational and recreational activities for children.
• Supervise students in accordance with policies.
• Transport children between locations for activities.
• Use audio/video and computer equipment.

Skills

Working with children

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Summary

The Summer Day Camp Counselor is responsible to the El Cajon Corps Youth Programs to assist the Lead Counselor and Corps Officers in maintaining a safe, educational, and fun Christian environment for participating children in support of the values of Jesus Christ and The Salvation Army.

Essential Functions

• Ensure the health and safety of students while maintaining a clean and safe work area.
• Communicating with students, parents, and co‑workers.
• Assist in creating and developing games, recreational activities and academic activities for children from kindergarten through the 5th grade.
• Supervise students and volunteers in accordance with The Salvation Army policies and procedures.
• Help monitor and transport children between different facilities and field trips.
• Monitor students as they complete tasks and activities observing strengths and room for improvement.
• Maintaining audio/video equipment, books, toys, and furnishings.
• Use equipment and systems such as a projector, DVD player, speakers, television, game consoles, and computers.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel. Serve snacks and clean up following snack time.
• Show up on time and be flexible with hours should additional help be needed.
• Correct or reprimand students as soon as possible (in accordance with Day Camp guidelines) for actions that put health and safety of other students at risk and/or distract others from completing activities or following directions.
• Be responsible for the welfare of each individual in the program and do all possible to solve problems.
• Maintain good morale around the children and parents at all times.
• Inform Lead Counselor or Corps Officers of any student, co‑worker or volunteer problems and document any inappropriate behavior and confidential notices of concern.
• Attend trainings as required including but not limited to Protect the Mission – child safety training, CPR certification and The Salvation Army fleet safety training.
• Be willing to attend all orientation meetings/classes.
• Make every effort to get along with co‑workers not causing friction or rifts in staff.
• Be willing to help in set up at the start of the week, and clean up/takedown at end of every week and at the conclusion of the summer.
• Maintain professional appearance and wear Day Camp Staff Uniform at all times when working.
• Other duties as assigned by Director and/or Corps Officers.

Working Conditions

Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, run, jump, and twist on an intermittent and sometimes continuous basis. Maintain the ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, reach overhead, and carry program supplies. Maintain the ability to operate a computer, telephone, and similar technologies. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience working with children.
• Ability to complete Protect the Mission – child safety training.
• Have the ability to work well independently and in a detailed, professional and courteous manner.
• Have the ability to work on a dynamic high performing small team.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Be a fast learner and able to keep pace with multiple priorities.
• Completion of Protecting the Mission – Child Safety Training before working with children.