Day Camp Counselor

Company: The Salvation Army USA Central Territory
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

The Salvation Army
Northern and Central Illinois Division
Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center - Chicago

POSITION TITLE: Day Camp Counselor (Temporary June-Aug)
LOCATION/DEPT: North & Central Illinois Division / Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
REPORTS to (TITLE): Education & Youth Programming Manager
PAY GRADE: 202
PAY RATE: $17.00-$20.40

PRIMARY DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide campers a safe environment.

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• Enforce all rules that pertain to the Day Camp and facility on a constant basis.
  
• Follow Safe from Harm Guidelines/Procedures.
  
• Adhere to check-in and check-out policy.
  
• Maintain a vigilant watch on campers in all program areas.
  
• Perform regular head counts and keep an accurate attendance list of assigned children.
  
• Follow and adhere to discipline procedures.
  
• Make sure clean-up program areas and maintain equipment in a safe manner.
  
• Assist in emergencies or treatment of injured participants.
  
• Complete incident reports when necessary
  
• Keep camper issues confidential. Do not share issues with other campers, parents or patrons, news organizations, or staffers who are not involved.
  
• Ensure the safe use of the facility and execution of activities through enforcement of facility and activity-specific regulations and insuring that only authorized patrons participate.
  
• Protect, maintain, and be accountable for group camp supplies such as assigned radio, folder and group backpack.
  
• Report any and all facility defects/problems to Day Camp Manager or Lead Counselor.
  
• Adhere to dress code at all times.
  
• Required to be in uniform at all times.
  
• May be required to wear activity appropriate attire (i.e., swimwear for Aquatics, etc.)
  
• Attend all mandatory meetings/training
  
• Provide enriching and stimulating environment.
  
• Provide leadership with enthusiasm.
  
• Encourage campers to participate in a variety of disciplines.
  
• Plan activities, lesson plans, and supervision of activity stations with the help of other counselors.
  
• Recognize the spiritual need of individuals, which may require referral to the Day Camp Director or Assistant Director.
  
• Assist in athletic program area preparation/clean up and/or additional shifts within the athletics department. Assist in supervision of gymnasium, field and special events and game room areas.
  
• Identify sparks within program participants.
  
• Build assets in program participants.
  
  Provide excellent customer service and communication with parents.
  
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  • Greet campers and parents, by name, enthusiastically.
    
  • Interface respectfully with peers, supervisors and customers of various socio-economic backgrounds. Handle disputes with participants, parents and students in a professional manner with guidance of Day Camp Manager or Lead Counselor.
    
  • Communicate any disciplinary issues to Day Camp Manager and parents.
    
    Encourage Day Camp participants to the next level of participation at the Kroc Center.
    
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    • Have knowledge of other Kroc Center programs and answer questions.
      
    • Promote membership and classes.
      
      Other duties as assigned.
      
      
      EDUCATION
      A High School diploma or a GED is required. Some related college coursework preferred.
      
      EXPERIENCE
      
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      • Must be at least 18 years of age.
        
      • 2 years' experience working with children preferred.
        
      • Experience with a computer based work environment and a working knowledge of Word.
        
        COMPETENCIES
        
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        • An understanding of child development and building assets in youth.
          
        • Ability to prompt and prepared for work.
          
        • Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, using diplomacy and good judgment.
          
        • Demonstrated ability to use initiative and be a self starter.
          
        • An attention to detail.
          
        • A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible in light of changing job situations/priorities.
          
        • An ability to work with confidential material.
          
        • Enthusiastic about recreational programs and arts programs.
          
        • Computer knowledge helpful but not necessary.
          
        • A willingness to promote the mission of The RJKCCC
          
        • CPR/First Aid/AED Certified
          
        • Safe From Harm Trained within 30 days
          

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