Description

PURPOSE/FUNCTION:

Chattanooga Christian School is looking for energetic, enthusiastic, and attentive individuals to work in its Summer Camp Program. This is a temporary position tentatively scheduled to begin in June 2025 and will work up to 40 hours per week. Summer Camp Counselors are responsible for the care, safety, and well-being of children attending summer camp and will supervise and be actively engaged with campers daily.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist children in a variety of settings and capacities, which may include but is not limited to, snack time, crafts or play time (both indoors and outdoors).

• Respond professionally and positively to different situations and circumstances as they arise.

• Recognize needs of children at different stages of development.

• Supervise children at all times, ensuring their well-being and safety.

• Treat all children with dignity and respect.

• Make sure staff and children leave the location clean and tidy each day.

• Ensure that all children are signed in and out by an authorized parent or nominated person.

• Other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Faith in Jesus Christ and a commitment to the mission of Chattanooga Christian School.

• Prior experience working with elementary-aged children preferred.

• Prior experience working in a summer camp setting preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Physical ability to participate in activities, run, climb, lift, or support the weight of children.

• Requires the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend.

• Requires the ability to stand for long periods of time.

• Requires the ability to spend long periods of time outdoors.

• Mental acuity to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Requires vision to read small print.