What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Day Camp Counselor position at The Salvation Army?
Seeking Seasonal Summer Day Camp Counselors to join our Canandaigua Corps
Our Seasonal opportunities offer Sick time
SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION
Oversee and supervise a group of children in the Summer Day Camp Recreation Program while maintaining health and safety standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Our Seasonal opportunities offer Sick time
SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION
Oversee and supervise a group of children in the Summer Day Camp Recreation Program while maintaining health and safety standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Lead structured and unstructured activities for children participating in the Summer Day Camp Program
- Supervise a group of 8-12 children during the day to coordinate recreation activities that encourage teamwork and character building opportunities
- Maintain health and safety of children according to camp manual at all times
- Report any problems and concerns to the Program Director as needed
- Report and discipline concerns to the Program Director as needed
- Attend all staff meetings and training sessions as scheduled
- Encourage each child to participate in constructive recreation and leisure activities
- Assist children to develop an awareness of the Canandaigua community and leisure options in the community
- Other duties as assigned by the Program Director
SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- High School Diploma/GED
- Desire and ability to work with children
- Ability to assist or lead with the teaching of activities
- Energetic, sense of humor, patient and self-control
- Safety oriented at all times
- Creative and artistic a major plus