Summer Program Aide - Mabee Red Shield Youth Center

The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory; Skiatook (OK); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is seeking Summer Day Camp Program Aides for the Youth Center at the Mabee Red Shield location. You will assist the Unit Director and interact with children during recreational activities.

Responsibilities include supervising activities, ensuring safety, organizing field trips, maintaining a clean environment, and supporting training sessions. CPR/First Aid certification and HS diploma or GED are required.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED AND two years of experience working with children OR an equivalent demonstration of training or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assists Unit Director and the Assistant Unit Director for Programs with Summer Day Camp program.
• Interacts with children in recreational activities.
• Monitors and evaluates programs to ensure effectiveness and safety of members.
• Exhibits control of children and when needed, displays proper discipline techniques.
• Ensures productive work environment.
• Ensures that daily activities are in compliance with the Youth Center policies and regulations.
• Assists in preparing and providing field trips for children.
• Assists in organizing, implementing and evaluating activities and programs for Summer Day Camp Program.
• Performs cleaning duties-taking out trash, cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming rooms and sweeping/mopping hallways or gym.
• May provide snacks to children.
• Assists and participates in regularly scheduled training sessions.

Skills

First Aid/CPR

English communication

Safety of children

Behavior management

Motivate youth

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has openings for Summer Day Camp Program Aides for the Youth Center, located at our Mabee Red Shield location in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Job Summary

Assists Unit Director and the Assistant Unit Director for Programs with Summer Day Camp program. Interacts with children in recreational activities.

• Monitors and evaluates programs to ensure effectiveness and safety of members.
• Exhibits control of children and when needed, displays proper discipline techniques.
• Ensures productive work environment.
• Ensures that daily activities are in compliance with the Youth Center policies and regulations.
• Assists in preparing and providing field trips for children.
• Assists in organizing, implementing and evaluating activities and programs for Summer Day Camp Program
• Performs cleaning duties-taking out trash, cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming rooms and sweeping/mopping hallways or gym.
• May provide snacks to children.
• Assists and participates in regularly scheduled training sessions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles/practices of First Aid and CPR
• Ability to ensure the safety of children.
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Ability to observe children and ensure their safety.

Education and Experience

• HS diploma or GED AND two years of experience working with children OR and equivalent demonstration of training or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications/Licenses

CPR and First Aid

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.)
• Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.

Additional Comments:

All employees recognize 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled