Community Center Summer Day Camp Program Aide
The Salvation Army Eastern Territory
Location
Buffalo, New York
Salary
$17 - $17 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Program Aide will assist the Summer Camp Director in maintaining a safe and structured daily activity schedule for a group of eight to ten campers aged 5 to 12 years. Essential duties include aiding campers in various activities, providing supervision both on and off premises, and acting as a role model for self-control and problem-solving.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and demonstrate a strong desire and ability to work effectively within a team environment alongside children. Necessary attributes include effective communication skills, the ability to assist or lead activities, and being energetic, patient, and safety-oriented.
Job description
Overview Seeking Seasonal Summer Day Camp Program Aides 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. Assist campers in craft, educational and recreational activities Aid in providing 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 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