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 trainingHelp to develop daily activitiesSupervise all children within your assigned groupMaintain an active awareness of all participants in your areaPrepare breakfast and lunch for participantsAssist children with special needs based on individual disabilities. This includes diaper changes and cleanup.Help organize and lead rainy-day activitiesAssist with the transportation of campersAssist with daily activitiesAnything 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 age1 year of experience with people with disabilitiesMust be safety conscious/orientedMust be able to read, write, and communicate clearly in EnglishMust have the ability to work and relate well with individuals with varying needsMust be able to handle difficult situations/confrontations in a professional/civil mannerMust possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Driver’s License with two or fewer violations (moving or accident) over the past two yearsMust possess the ability to pass the online Salvation Army Fleet Safety Driver’s Test