Community Center Summer Day Camp Team/Program Leader
The Salvation Army Eastern Territory
Location
Buffalo, New York
Salary
$18 - $18 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Team Leader will assist the Summer Camp Director by providing a safe and structured daily activity schedule for a group of eight to ten campers aged 5 to 12 years. Essential duties include leading various activities, ensuring health and safety procedures are followed, and acting as a mediator and role model for the children.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and demonstrate a strong desire and ability to work effectively within a team and with children. Key attributes include effective communication skills, the ability to lead activities, and maintaining an energetic, patient, and safety-oriented demeanor.
Job description
Overview Seeking Seasonal Summer Day Camp Team Leaders to join our Buffalo Area Services Team Our Seasonal opportunities offer Sick time SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION: To assist the Summer Camp Director in providing a safe, structured daily activity schedule for a group of eight to ten campers ages 5-12 years.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Lead campers in craft, educational and recreational activities Provide supervision to children on and off premises as needed Act as a mediator and role model in helping children learn self control and problem solving Ensure all health and safety procedures are observed Assist in meal distribution Attend and participate in all required trainings, workshops, and information sessions as required Maintain program fidelity at all times as required Participate in all other duties and activities as requested or assigned Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice due to business needs.
Qualifications
SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: · High School Diploma/GED · Desire and ability to work in a team environment · Desire and ability to work with children · Ability to communicate effectively with staff, campers and parents · Ability to assist or lead with the teaching of activities · Energetic, sense of humor, patient and self-control · Safety oriented at all times We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Benefits
- Sick time