Summer Camp Program Aide
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Job overview
The Salvation Army seeks a Summer Camp Program Aide to create a safe, enjoyable, and enriching experience for children in a day camp. The aide will assist with music instruction, supervise campers, maintain discipline, support setup and cleanup, and help ensure a safe environment while promoting teamwork and spiritual development.
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Rate: $17 USD per hour
Description
The Salvation Army Mission Statement:The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal ChristianChurch. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love for God. Its mission isto preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
BASIC PURPOSEThe purpose of this position is to create a safe enjoyable and enriching experience for children participating in our summer day camp program of the Tri-Cities Corps. The staff members play a crucial role in facilitating a variety of activities, ensuring the well-being of campers, fostering a positive and inclusive environment. By engaging with campers, promoting teamwork, and adhering to safety guidelines, providing spiritual development, social direction, and educational reinforcement while at the same time utilizing recreational activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Demonstrate a passion for working with Children in a learning environment2. Assist teaching music instrument and music theory3. Assist staff with supervision, guidance and caring for children in an educational, enrichment and recreational setting.4. Provide encouraging instruction to students during group activities.5. Assist staff with the supervision of safety of campers during arrival, dismissal, and transition periods.6. Assist the Director of Group Leader in the planning, teaching of lessons, homework support and activities.7. Assist in maintaining discipline and encouraging children to follow rules.8. Assist in general set up and clean up of program area and with the closing /opening of the facility.9. Assist staff with Field trip arrangements10. Maintaining a safe environment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS1. Knowledge of music instruments, able to teach music instruments and music theory2. Must have the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.3. Valid California Drivers’ License4. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and basic desktop publishing computer programs.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis.• Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects• Ability to reach overhead• Ability to operate telephone• Ability to lift up to 25lbs• Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information
Qualified individual must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or withoutaccommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustmentto the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. TheSalvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would notresult in undue hardship.
Qualifications
Education
Preferred
- High School or Equivalent or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- Driver's License
Experience
Preferred
- Teaching music and music theory
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