The Salvation Army Southern California·Chula Vista, California
Supports the daily operations of summer programs by monitoring children's activities and maintaining a safe, clean environment. Responsibilities include executing lesson plans, supervising field trips, and assisting with meal preparation.
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.
The Summer Day Camp Assistant supports the Camp coordinator, Corps officers and staff in daily operations of summer programs; assists with and monitors both classroom and outside activities for children; provides safe, clean environment; prepares and executes lesson plans for elective courses; participates with children in field trips and activities and assists with meals for children as needed.
Essential Functions
Follow Instructions and directions with minimal staff supervision.
Monitor check-in and check-out times; demonstrate excellent telephone skills when needed
Assist camp staff by passing out or collecting materials; setting out and storing equipment as required; setting up rooms for special activities and restoring rooms to order the following activities.
Assist in maintaining a clean, orderly learning environment including necessary housekeeping duties.
Assist with children supervision in day camp setting as assigned.
Immediately report any potentially harmful situations to supervisor.
Remain available and ready for duty in assigned area during rotations
Handle crisis and emergency situations appropriately and professionally.
Participate with children in group activities; assist in playground supervision, assist with meal/snack preparation and service.
Treat each child with dignity and respect; always be sensitive and responsive to their needs, be concerned for their safety and well-being.
Demonstrate proper clean-up methods; oversee children in clean-up activities.
Teach children responsibility for maintaining classroom equipment in good order.
Prepare presentations for talent show; showcase children’s creative works.
Attend all in-service workshops and staff meetings.
Maintain professional attitude; demonstrate professional approach to problem solving.
Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
Grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
Life and carry up to 40 pounds.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Ability to walk, stand, bend squat climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to be able to lift up to 50lbs. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as file cabinet drawers and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax and telephone.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to communicate effectively in English. Candidates must meet health, safety, and criminal background clearance regulations.
Market context
In California, support roles that work with children often draw steady interest because schools and programs need staff who can help maintain safe, inclusive environments. These roles can be competitive when candidates already have CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention training, plus experience working with diverse groups of children. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications are current before applying.
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