Job detail
KROC Academy Counselor (4276)
THE SALVATION ARMY
Location
Kerrville, Texas
Quick overview
This role involves implementing, monitoring, and leading children in Kroc Academy after-school programs, camps, and events while serving as a youth mentor focused on academic success, recreation, and character building. Responsibilities also include maintaining a safe, clean environment and building professional relationships with participants and their families.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED, with preferred experience in adult supervision of children in a camp or community setting. Required certifications include CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens training, in addition to meeting attendance and physical activity requirements.
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Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- TX-Kerrville
- KROC -
- Kerrville,
- TX 78028Position
- Type:
- Part
- Time with
- Benefits 20 or
- MoreEducation
- Level:
- High
- School
- Diploma/GEDJob
- Shift:
- DayJob
- Category:
- RecreationABOUT
- THIS
- Opportunity
- Schedule/Hours: Part-time and occasional
- Evening and or
- Saturday
- This position is responsible for: Implements, monitors, and leads children participating in programs and services within the Kroc Academy after-school program, camps, activities and events. Evaluates activities and provides recommendations to supervisor(s) regarding program enhancements. Serves as a youth mentor to ensure academic success, recreational and art exposure, healthy lifestyles, and good character are goals for all participants. Builds and maintains a professional relationship with program participants and their families to help advance the mission of The Salvation Army Kroc Center and Kroc Academy. Ensures the security, safety, cleanliness, and exceptional hygiene is maintained for all campers.
- Duty 1: Provides constant care for the needs of children/youth in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy manner; recognizes mentorship opportunities while acknowledging the strengths, challenges, preferences, and general attitude of each child; explains Kroc Academy offerings and aligns program options with individual goals.
- Duty 2: Infuses the gospel within programs as provided by supervisor(s) and/or Corps staff; emphasizes Bible verses, draws conclusions between Biblical themes and activities/projects.
- Duty 3: Provides opportunities for physical and mental stimulation through both inside and outside learning activities
- Physical
- Requirements and
- Working
- Conditions: Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to participate in a variety of sporting events including throwing and catching a ball, running and jumping. Duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis.
- Employee
- Benefits: Person Time Off 403b savings plan Supplemental insurance plans Life insurance QualificationsEducation and Experience High school diploma or G.E.D. required, and six months experience providing adult supervision to children in a camp, school or community center environment preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Licenses & Certifications - and/or additional as required by state child care licensure regulations
- CPR &
- First
- Aid
- Blood
- Borne
- Pathogens
- Equal
- Opportunity
- Employer: Veterans / Disabled
Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- 403b Savings Plan
- Person Time Off
