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    Summer Day Camp Counselor - Olathe, United States - The Salvation Army

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    Job Description

    Job Objective: Provide a safe environment for children participating in the Summer Day Camp Programs.

    Essential Functions:

  • Assist in the supervision of program participants in small groups as they participate in program activities as developed and implemented by the ministry program team
  • Participate with campers in a positive, encouraging, age-appropriate manner
  • As needed, assist in the implementation and clean up after scheduled activities
  • Initiate activities as needed
  • Protect the physical, emotional and spiritual well being of all program participants
  • Encourage and promote positive relationships amongst all day camp staff
  • Create and lead an environment that helps children and youth maintain control so that they can manage their own behavior in a socially appropriate manner. Provide appropriate discipline for children and youth as needed
  • As needed, serve as a point of contact for parents/care givers of youth enrolled in day camp
  • Follow, enforce and promote all rules, policies and procedures
  • Minimum Qualifications:

    Education: Minimum 9th grade education completion, at least 15 years of age.

    Experience: Prior experience working with children preferred.

    Certifications/Licenses: None

    Skills/Abilities:

  • Must be well organized
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to use initiative and be a self-starter
  • A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible in light of changing job situations/priorities
  • Supportive of the mission of The Salvation Army
  • Supervisory Responsibility: None

    Safe from Harm Level: Basic

    Bloodborne Pathogen Level: 3

    Physical Requirements: Include vision, hearing, and speaking; actively participating in indoor and outdoor activities with children, standing for long periods of time; walking, running, bending, reaching; lifting up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

    Travel: None

    Driving: None

    Working Conditions: The work environment for this position includes an office, gym, and outdoor environment with a low to high noise level.

    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.

    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.

    The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.


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