Lead Camp Counselor

**This is a Temporary position from June 2nd - August 6th, pay range of $13.50 - $14/hr**

The Salvation Army Mission: 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.

Summary/Primary Purpose: This position protects, guides, stimulates, and helps the children in our program. This position shares in developing our programs and program procedures. This position becomes the counselor, teacher, spiritual leader, confidante, and role model.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Attend general staff training and meetings, and complete initial training.
2. Prepare for daily lessons.
3. Lead and participate in all facets of the program: recreation, snack, craft, pool, fieldtrips, etc.
4. Follow schedule as provided or as instructed by supervisor.
5. Report absences or tardies to supervisor via phone call asap.
6. Help prepare snacks and meals.
7. Provide Christian devotions.
8. Enforce and adhere to The Salvation Army policies, including no swearing, no alcoholic drinking, no drug use, no smoking/vaping, and no violence.
9. Follow progressive disciplinary procedures when needed, in consultation with coordinator and corps officers.
10. Check out and check in equipment, putting items away in the proper place.
11. Basic cleaning as needed to include sweeping, wiping off tables, spot mopping spills, empty garbage cans and other cleaning duties as assigned.
12. Keep personal electronics/phone use to a minimum. Phone/electronics to be put away when directly responsible for children.
13. Comply with dress code appropriate for camp/outdoor activities. Polo or t-shirts, or comfortable, modest clothing, shorts, or pants. Shoes that cover heels and toes for safety, except when at pool.
14. Monitor computer usage, as needed.
15. Document and report accidents.
16. Comply with Safe From Harm policies.
17. Assist in camp clean-up at the close of each camp, in preparation for the next group. Assist with camper check-in and check-out.
18. Perform open and closing procedures including: opening and locking doors, turning on and off lights and equipment, getting out and putting away equipment.
19. Help plan physical activities.
20. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or GED

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

1. Ability to be flexible and able to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
2. Good communication skills both written and spoken, and ability to maintain effective working relationships.
3. Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters.

Other Qualifications: Must pass all applicable background checks. Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training within 90 days of hire, as established by The Salvation Army.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Complete Safe From Harm Training

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee may be occasionally required to engage in rigorous activities involved with participating in recreational activities with children. Must be able to stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and run. Must be able to lift a child up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions: Must be able to keep up with children who are full of energy. Must be able to frequently be in the sun and outside in varying weather conditions. Noise level is moderate to loud.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.