Summer Day Camp Counselor (w/Driving)

Overview REPORTS TO: Day-camp Driver/Counselor SUPERVISES: no employees STATUS: Non-Exempt SCHEDULE: Seasonal full-time, 35-40 hours based on program needs for the duration of the six-week program.

FUNCTION: The Day Camp Counselors are responsible for providing the campers with a safe, enriching, and fun program. The counselors are the primary caregivers and program leaders for the campers or program participants. It is expected that the counselor will actively participate/interact with the children. They will also be expected to assist the children with activities, including dressing for the pool and/or using the restroom, as the participants disabilities demand.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all required training
• Help to develop daily activities
• Supervise all children within your assigned group
• Maintain an active awareness of all participants in your area
• Prepare breakfast and lunch for participants
• Assist children with special needs based on individual disabilities. This includes diaper changes and cleanup.
• Help organize and lead rainy-day activities
• Assist with the transportation of campers
• Assist with daily activities
• Anything else required for a successful camp experience.
• Assist with building clean-up and set up. The building is to be left clean at the end of each day.

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age
• 1 year of experience with people with disabilities
• Must be safety conscious/oriented
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate clearly in English
• Must have the ability to work and relate well with individuals with varying needs
• Must be able to handle difficult situations/confrontations in a professional/civil manner
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Drivers License with two or fewer violations (moving or accident) over the past two years
• Must possess the ability to pass the online Salvation Army Fleet Safety Drivers Test