Summer Day Camp Staff - 11-145 SC/Orange County

Mission Statement

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, a California Corporation, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Summary

Summer Day Camp Staff in the planning, coordination and implementation of assigned recreation activities and program supervision, working directly with clients and other staff. They may also assume program specific leadership positions as assigned by the Director of Children's Ministry.

Essential Functions

• Be on duty as assigned, maintaining focus on the children at all times.
• Practice "Active Visual Supervision" when on duty.
• Ensure that each child is released only to persons who are "authorized escorts
• Maintain a healthy & safe environment at all times both inside & outside.
• For break or lunch, ensure a qualified teacher is in place before leaving the classroom or playground to maintain legal ratio.
• Work cooperatively with other staff to build a strong working team.
• Be available to parents as needed & reasonable.
• Maintain confidentiality of family, staff & proprietary information
• Communicate all supply & educational needs to the Director in a timely manner
• Maintain a clean, organized, creative, inviting, age-appropriate classroom environment including centers in multiple educational subjects.
• Pleasantly greet children & families upon daily arrival or departure, while maintaining active supervision of children.
• Develop & maintain warm, yet professionally appropriate, relationships with client/student families.
• Administer appropriate First Aid as needed, using universal & standard precautions
• Attend mandatory staff meetings & school special events
• Follow guidelines set in Staff Procedures Handbook, & policies of CA Title 22, & The Salvation Army Policy for Working with Minors
• Employees may also be requested to perform other reasonable business related duties by their supervisors or corps officer.

Working Conditions

Must be able to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Must be able to grasp, push and pull objects such as general office and small recreational equipment. Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required, BA/BS in related field preferred.
• Minimum 12 ECE units preferred or comparable college units preferred.
• Must complete/sign a Criminal Record Statement (LIC 508), with certification for Protect the Mission policies and procedures.
• CPR/First Aid/Health and Safety Training qualified.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Driving Test and clean MVR check (if applicable).
• Bilingual/Bi-literate English/Spanish or Korean preferred.
• Must have ability to work with, direct, and relate well with co-workers, community members, and guests/clients.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Able to function in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment.
• Must possess good relationship skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

High School or Equivalent (required)

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. (required)
CPR/First Aid/Health and Safety Training qualified. (required)
High School diploma or equivalent required, BA/BS in related field preferred. (preferred)
Minimum 12 ECE units preferred or comparable college units preferred. (preferred)
Bilingual/Bi-literate English/Spanish or Korean preferred. (preferred)

Driver's License (required)