Job Summary

Assists Site Director and the Program Manager with Summer Day Camp program.

Essential Functions

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

Service Work (95%)

Interacts with children in recreational activities

Monitors and evaluates programs to ensure effectiveness and safety of members

Exhibits control of children and, when needed, displays proper discipline techniques

Ensures productive work environment

Ensures that daily activities are in compliance with The Salvation Army Red Shield Youth Centers policies and regulations.

Assists in preparing and providing field trips for children

Assists in organizing, implementing and evaluating activities and programs for Summer Day Camp Program

Performs cleaning duties-taking out trash, cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming rooms and sweeping/mopping hallways or gym

May provide snacks for children

Assists and participates in regularly scheduled training sessions

Other Responsibilities (5%)

Performs other related work as required

Physical Requirements

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.)

Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a gymnasium environment where there is little or no physical discomfort associated with changes in weather or discomfort associated with noise, dust dirt, and the like. Work may also be performed outside where there may be discomfort associated with changes in weather, noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience

HS diploma or GED AND two years experience working with children OR and equivalent demonstration of training or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications/Licenses

CPR and First Aid

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans / Disabled