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DescriptionPOSITION TITLE: DAY CAMP COUNSELOR COMPENSATION: $20.00 (HOURLY) STATUS: NON-EXEMPT/SEASONAL-FULLTIME LOCATION: SEATTLE WHITE CENTER FUNCTION OF POSITION Responsible for supervising activities of Day Campers assigned to counselors. Will plan and lead activities as assigned and assist other counselors with their programs. ACCOUNTABILITY Responsible to the Education Coordinator. QUALIFICATIONS An understanding and acceptance of the Salvation Army's mission, philosophy, and practices. Must be able to deal with the public in an understanding and diplomatic manner. A current First Aid and CPR card. Ability to provide leadership, make reliable decisions when necessary, and work as a team player. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, with other staff and to the general public. Must possess a valid driver's license. SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The camp counselor shall supervise day camp participants as assigned and shall not leave his/her area except when relieved by another person. The camp counselor shall assist in the organization of and lead activities as assigned. Responsible for group outings and field trips. Oversee participants in the gym and game room and see that activities are conducted in a safe manner. When necessary, record statistics of day camp programs. Drive a minivan and/or 14-passenger bus. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age or older and have a current WA Driver License Must be able to clear the Motor Vehicle Records check Must be able to walk 1 mile to and from our local school for pickups daily. Drive a bus van to pick up students. Maintain a daily transportation log indicating students who are being transported. Requirements Ability to work with The ability to play facilitates and creates a variety of Ability to stop disagreements and keep disagreements from Ability to keep calm in demanding PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects, and reach overhead. Ability to operate a telephone. Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Ability to access and produce information from a computer. Ability to understand written information. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result. The White Center Corps Community Center of the Salvation Army is a Full Service Salvation Army programming. All programs at the White Center Corps Community Center are an extension of The Salvation Army's evangelistic purpose as a branch of the Protestant Church and the ultimate goal of all of our programs is the Spiritual Regeneration of all people. Philosophy development comes from The Salvation Army and the Commanding Officer in conjunction with various advisory groups. Policy and procedural changes must have the approval of the Commanding Officer. "The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds." Qualifications Behaviors Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details