Job description

Summer Camp Counselor
Summer Program Counselor – Summer Program Job Description

TITLE: Summer Program Counselor

DEPARTMENT: Youth Development Department

REPORTS TO: Firm Foundations Leadership Staff

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Summer Program Counselor serves as a member of the Youth Development team and is responsible for delivering a broad range of programs for youth in the Summer Program. He/She may assist in the planning and provides a nurturing and enriching program of summer activities in the areas of academic enrichment, personal development, leadership development, recreation, technology, arts/crafts, and college and career readiness.

REQUIREMENTS:
1. High School diploma or GED and at least two years of verifiable child care or development experience in a similar environment required.

2. Experience working with youth in a group setting.

3. Demonstrated ability or interest in planning and providing activities for youth.

4. First Aid/CPR Certification (must be obtained immediately upon hire if not current).

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides leadership to youth engaged in activities and acts as a role-model participant.

2. Serves as an example and leader to assistant program staff.

3. Shows genuine interest and concern for each youth’s needs and general well being.

4. Leads and oversees assigned group of youth

5. Adheres to Firm Foundations’ policies and procedures.

6. Develops and follows procedures to safeguard the health and safety of youth in the program.
Ensures that there is visual supervision of youth at all times.

7. Assist with the distribution of meals.

8. Participates in staff training and regular staff meetings.

9. Handles youth disciplinary problems appropriately.

10. Establishes open communication and good rapport with each parent/caregiver.

11. Ensures appropriate data collection and correct record keeping for assigned youth takes place.

12. Assures that the facility is left in a clean, orderly condition.

13. Works extra hours in emergency situations.

SALARY: $11+/hr, Non-Exempt
POSITION TYPE: Seasonal (summer), 30-40 hours/week (Hours available
8am-6pm)

TWO LOCATIONS: Site #1 Martin Luther King, Jr. Rec Center (located at MLK Middle School - 500 Bilmark Ave Charlotte, NC 28213); Site #2 Girls 3rd-5th grades Summer Program located at 210 E. Arrowhead Rd. Suite 3 Charlotte, NC 28213

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff are required to wear a mask and undergo daily screening procedures when reporting to work.

Application Question(s):

• What age level of youth do you have experience working with?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Experience with Children: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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