Day Camp Counselor (Seasonal) - CAS/Cathedral City Corp

Company: The Salvation Army
Location: Cathedral City
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Description
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.
Position Summary
This is a temporary part-time seasonal (Summer) position that assists with the planning and implementation of The Salvation Army's Cathedral City day camp program; supervises children on field trips; communicates with parents; ensures facilities are clean and well maintained; organizes games, activities, and crafts; may also assist with department special events and perform other related duties as necessary.
Essential Functions

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  Supervise children during daily activities.
  
  
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  Supervise children on field trips.
  
  
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  Lead classes
  
  
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  Assist in maintaining a clean facility.
  
  
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  Communicate with parents.
  
  
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  Implement planned activities.
  
  
  Working Conditions
  Ability to walk, stand, bend squat climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to be able to lift up to 50lbs. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as file cabinet drawers and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax and telephone.
  Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
  
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    Have the ability to work with children in an age appropriate setting
    
    
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    Work with other staff cooperatively in implementing activities
    
    
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    Be flexible in adapting to ever changing camp-type situations
    
    
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    Have a sense of fun and play
    
    
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    Patience
    
    
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    Excellent communication skills
    
    
    Qualifications
    Education
    Preferred
    
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    • High School or Equivalent or better
      
      Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
      The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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