Day Camp Counselor

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has job openings for seasonal Day Camp Counselors for Spring and Summer Camps for the Kroc Augusta, located in Augusta, GA.

Spring Camp dates are April 8th through April 15th. Summer camp training begins May 13th and camp will run from May 28th through August 2nd. You are invited to apply for one or both positions.

Job Summary:

Plans, implements, coordinates, and supervises an assigned group of children and youth; promotes quality of programs and safety of campers at all times; provides guidance and role modeling to campers; promotes and stimulates camper participation; coordinates and leads campers through their daily schedule ensuring punctuality and responsibility; supervises campers during unscheduled program time and evenings; ensures compliance with camp rules and regulations at all times.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the principles and practices of child and youth behavior and development; Knowledge of the principles and practices of First Aid and C.P.R. and ability to ensure the safety of campers and other staff; ability to plan, develop, facilitate, and supervise children and youth programs and activities; ability to build and maintain effective mentor relationships with children and youth; ability to communicate effectively with campers and camp staff; ability to plan, develop, and implement effective childhood and youth programs and activities; ability to communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff; ability to observe camper and staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques; Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity; physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid; must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers; ability to read, write, and communicate the English language; Ability to use/operate camp and sports equipment.

Education and Experience:
Six (6) months experience teaching child development or youth programs in a church preferred, any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications:
CPR and First Aid certification 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Ability to meet attendance requirements; Some physical requirements of the Camp Counselor position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate activities are required. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Have a willingness to work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available. Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions.

Additional Information:
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.

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*Application Submittal Period: 3/6/2024- until filled

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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