Day Camp Counselor

LOCATION: Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center - Phoenix, Arizona

STATUS: Non-Exempt/On-Call

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 love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
• Current & continuous enrollment in high school or GED class.
• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Employment as a teacher-caregiver aide for 12 months preferred.
• Service as a volunteer in a childcare facility for 12 months preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Must become CPR/First Aid/AED certified prior to first camp session worked.
• Must obtain a Fingerprint Clearance card prior to first camp session worked.
• Must obtain a tuberculosis test prior to first camp session worked.
• Must complete 18 hours of Arizona Department of Health Safety training within 10 days of employment annually.
• Must demonstrate the ability to teach a variety of activities involving education, computers, sports, performing arts, fine arts and/or fitness, preferably in a camp setting.
• Must have the ability to maintain a non-judgmental attitude in working with customers, clients, members, and staff.
• Must thrive in a team-oriented environment and be a team player.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality as needed.
• Must be in good physical and mental health.
• Must be capable of meeting the demands of day camp during a strenuous 40-hour workweek.
• Strong desire and ability to work well with children, parents, and staff in a capacity of leadership, counseling, and education including but not limited to:
• Relating joyfully and sensitively to children of all ages.
• Sensitivity to children's individual needs.
• Use appropriate positive discipline consistently.
• Dependability.
• Handle security and crisis situations calmly.
• Engage and maintain a child's interest in activities.
• Adapt teaching method or behavior management style according to child's needs.
• Must have the ability to create and facilitate programming that promotes character building.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To know the mission, purpose, and values of the Kroc Center and The Salvation Army.
• Complete all Protecting the Mission requirements and other trainings as directed.
• Assist with leading day camp and other recreation activities with enthusiasm, according to training protocol and written lesson plans.
• Assist with character development of camp participants.
• Adhere to and implement positive discipline procedures created for campers and staff.
• Communicate all issues regarding day camp to Head Counselors, and/or the Day Camp Leads and Arts, Education & Camp Manager. Follow up with appropriate documentation as directed.
• Complete required documentation to inform parents and supervisors of any camper injury, behavioral issue, dispute, etc.
• Adhere to dress code at all times. May be required to wear activity appropriate attire (e.g. swimwear)
• Clean each program area used with camper group before heading to next camp activity.
• Facilitate day camp check-in and out procedures according to protocol. Check ID of each person signing out a camper, compared against list of adults authorized to sign-out.
• Interface respectfully with peers, supervisors, and customers of various socio-economic backgrounds.
• Handle disputes with participants, parents, and staff in a professional manner with guidance of Lead Counselors, Head Counselors, Arts & Education Lead, and Arts, Education & Camp Manager.
• Ensure the safe use of the facility and execution of activities through enforcement of facility and activity-specific regulations and ensuring that only authorized patrons participate.
• Protect, maintain, and be accountable for camp supplies.
• Maintain a safe working environment; report any and all facility defects/problems and any suspicious activities or persons to appropriate personnel.
• Assist in emergencies or treatment of injured participants or staff. Follow up with completion of appropriate paperwork as directed.
• Enforce and follow all rules that pertain to camp and the facility on a constant basis.
• Practice vigilant supervision at all times. Perform regular head counts and keep accurate attendance list of assigned children.
• Assist with development, implementation, and coordination of both daily and weekly activities and as directed by Head Camp Counselors, Arts and Education Lead, and Arts and Education Manager.
• Demonstrate integrity, enthusiasm, and sound moral judgment.
• Perform other assignments/duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to operate a telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.

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