What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Aide position at Archdiocese of St. Louis?
The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Job Summary
The Summer Camp Aide at St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic School supports the supervision and care of children participating in the summer camp program. This role helps create a safe, engaging, and faith-centered environment where students can build friendships, explore new activities, and enjoy a fun and enriching summer experience rooted in Catholic values.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist in supervising campers during daily activities, including games, crafts, and outdoor play
- Support the implementation of age-appropriate and engaging camp programs
- Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized camp environment
- Monitor camper behavior and promote positive interactions and teamwork
- Assist with transitions between activities, including arrival and dismissal
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all campers at all times
- Communicate effectively with camp staff regarding any concerns or incidents
- Follow school policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
- Help with setup and cleanup of activities and materials
- Model respectful behavior and Christian values in all interactions
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (required)
- Experience working with children preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong communication, patience, and interpersonal skills
- Dependable, responsible, and attentive to detail
- Ability to work outdoors in summer conditions as needed
- Commitment to supporting a faith-based school environment
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.
Our Mission
We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.
Benefits
Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.
As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.