Summer Day Camp Counselor

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a Summer Day Camp Counselor for the Orlando Area Command, located in Orlando, FL.

Position Type & Pay Range: Seasonal (June 5 - August 9, 2024), Full-Time, 40 hours weekly, $12 hourly.

About this opportunity:

Plans and provides activities and childcare services for children participating in the Summer Day Camp Program; plans, develops, and facilitates recreational activities and play time; prepares and maintains program records; maintains cleanliness and orderliness of Corps property. Provides leadership and constant care for the needs of the children in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy manner. Facilitates activities for school age children; ensures that activities are age appropriate, stimulating, fun and safe for the children. Determines appropriate supplies and materials for recreational activities; ensures the children's safety in utilizing the same. Provides opportunities for physical and mental stimulation through both inside and outside learning activities. Prepares and serves children snacks and meals; ensures that children receive nutritional and tasteful food; provides positive, relaxed atmosphere during children mealtime encouraging conversation. Organizes and supervises recreational activities; observes, monitors, and supervises children on the playground. Exhibits control of the children and when needed displays proper discipline techniques. Maintains the program materials in an orderly fashion; maintains accountability for materials necessary for programs. Prepares and maintains up-to-date records and required reports (attendance, development progress, discipline reports, etc.). Reports all accidents to the supervisor in an accurate and timely manner. Assists in facilitating and supervising summer Day Camp Program.

What we are looking for in you:

High School Diploma or GED OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications

Approved background check required. Valid State Driver license may be required.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Knowledge of the principles and practices of Child Behavior and Development. Knowledge of the principles and practices of early childhood curriculum development. Ability to ensure the safety of children. Ability to teach children Christian values as well as general early childhood education curriculum. Ability to plan, develop and implement effective childhood programs and activities. Ability to enforce program policies and procedures. Ability to maintain calm and make sound decisions during state of crisis. Ability to prioritize activities in order to accomplish work in compliance with quality standards and deadlines. Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write and communicate the English language. Ability to observe children and ensure their safety. Ability to perform strenuous, heavy work involving the lifting and carrying of heavy objects. Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing. Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor recreational environment where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance and more!

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

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. To apply, please select the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.

Application Submittal Period: 05/14/2024 – 05/28/2024

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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We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!