Day Camp Counselor

The Salvation Army

Northern and Central Illinois Division

Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center - Chicago

POSITION TITLE: Day Camp Counselor (Temporary June-Aug)

LOCATION/DEPT: North & Central Illinois Division / Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center

REPORTS to (TITLE): Education & Youth Programming Manager

PAY GRADE: 202

PAY RATE: $17.00-$20.40

PRIMARY DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide campers a safe environment.

• Enforce all rules that pertain to the Day Camp and facility on a constant basis.
• Follow Safe from Harm Guidelines/Procedures.
• Adhere to check-in and check-out policy.
• Maintain a vigilant watch on campers in all program areas.
• Perform regular head counts and keep an accurate attendance list of assigned children.
• Follow and adhere to discipline procedures.
• Make sure clean-up program areas and maintain equipment in a safe manner.
• Assist in emergencies or treatment of injured participants.
• Complete incident reports when necessary
• Keep camper issues confidential. Do not share issues with other campers, parents or patrons, news organizations, or staffers who are not involved.
• Ensure the safe use of the facility and execution of activities through enforcement of facility and activity-specific regulations and insuring that only authorized patrons participate.
• Protect, maintain, and be accountable for group camp supplies such as assigned radio, folder and group backpack.
• Report any and all facility defects/problems to Day Camp Manager or Lead Counselor.
• Adhere to dress code at all times.
• Required to be in uniform at all times.
• May be required to wear activity appropriate attire (i.e., swimwear for Aquatics, etc.)
• Attend all mandatory meetings/training
• Provide enriching and stimulating environment.
• Provide leadership with enthusiasm.
• Encourage campers to participate in a variety of disciplines.
• Plan activities, lesson plans, and supervision of activity stations with the help of other counselors.
• Recognize the spiritual need of individuals, which may require referral to the Day Camp Director or Assistant Director.
• Assist in athletic program area preparation/clean up and/or additional shifts within the athletics department. Assist in supervision of gymnasium, field and special events and game room areas.
• Identify sparks within program participants.
• Build assets in program participants.

Provide excellent customer service and communication with parents.

• Greet campers and parents, by name, enthusiastically.
• Interface respectfully with peers, supervisors and customers of various socio-economic backgrounds. Handle disputes with participants, parents and students in a professional manner with guidance of Day Camp Manager or Lead Counselor.
• Communicate any disciplinary issues to Day Camp Manager and parents.

Encourage Day Camp participants to the next level of participation at the Kroc Center.

• Have knowledge of other Kroc Center programs and answer questions.
• Promote membership and classes.

Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

A High School diploma or a GED is required. Some related college coursework preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 2 years' experience working with children preferred.
• Experience with a computer based work environment and a working knowledge of Word.

COMPETENCIES

• An understanding of child development and building assets in youth.
• Ability to prompt and prepared for work.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, using diplomacy and good judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative and be a self starter.
• An attention to detail.
• A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible in light of changing job situations/priorities.
• An ability to work with confidential material.
• Enthusiastic about recreational programs and arts programs.
• Computer knowledge helpful but not necessary.
• A willingness to promote the mission of The RJKCCC
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certified
• Safe From Harm Trained within 30 days