Lead Day Camp Counselor

At The Salvation Army our employees are the heartbeat of our mission. We foster a community of passionate people dedicated to changing lives and bringing hope to those who need it most. Position Summary The Lead Day Camp Counselor will monitor, lead, and control a group of children. This position will work with children, fellow counselors, and staff to provide a safe and meaningful summer day camp experience in a Christian environment. Essential Responsibilities Provide leadership to a group of counselors Supervise groups of campers ages 6-12 Be the responsible staff for all off-site activities. Duties include parking, paying admissions, collecting receipts, lunch arrangements, and disciplinary actions, as needed Act as a liaison between the director and staff Supervise the daily clean up of all areas used by day camp Attend all staff meetings, programs, and planned activities Pick up supplies as needed Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications Education/Experience High School Diploma or GED, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint Willingness to learn new software as needed Certificates & Licenses Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed Must have and maintain a current valid driver’s license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR) #J-18808-Ljbffr The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division