Day Camp Counselor (Temporary) - 13-120 - SC/San Diego Citadel
The Salvation Army Southern California
Location
San Diego, California
Quick overview
Create and maintain a safe, educational, and fun environment for children while providing leadership and care for assigned campers. Responsibilities include managing check-ins, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with daily camp programming.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be at least 18 years old with experience working with children and compliance with child protection policies. First aid/CPR certification and the ability to drive campers (if 21+) are considered advantages.
Job description
Mission statement
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Position Summary
Under the direction and supervision of the Corps Assistant/Program Specialist, Summer Day Camp Counselors will be responsible for creating and maintaining a fun, educational, healthy & safe environment for children in the program. Counselors will provide leadership and care for a group of assigned campers.
Will be working up to 40 hours per week depending on camp schedule needs.
Minimum Qualifications
- An understanding and acceptance of the Salvation Army’s mission, philosophy, and practices.
- Applicants must be in compliance with the child protection policies of The Salvation Army.
- Experience working with children.
- Ability to work independently or with other staff members.
- Has the ability to assist with events, programs, and activities.
- Ability to keep calm in demanding situations.
- First aid card and CPR certification is a plus.
- Demonstrate leadership ability.
- Love and appreciation of children.
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Attend and participate in all Day Programing.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Assist as assigned to check participants in and out for the day.
- Maintain standard of cleanliness in each classroom/ activity area.
- Assist with the clean-up at the end of each day and at the end of the summer.
- Assist with other duties as needed.
- A plus if you can Drive campers to and from activities taking place off church grounds. (Must be 21 or older)
- Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
- Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects.
- Ability to use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
- Ability to understand written information.
- Ability to understand and speak English. (*Bilingual is a plus)
- Ability to lift 20 lbs.
