Summer Camp Counselor at South Hills Interfaith Movement – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

South Hills Interfaith Movement (SHIM) is a human services organization dedicated to mobilizing community resources and implementing sustainable programs that compassionately help our neighbors meet basic needs, achieve self-sufficiency, and build community. We provide direct assistance (food, clothing, and utility assistance) as well as a variety of programs including service coordination, children and youth programs, and the South Hills Family Center.

Program Summary:

SHIM’s Summer Camp is designed to foster summer fun for elementary & middle school students living in the South Hills community through unique enrichment activities, field trips, and community partners. SHIM Summer Camp serves approximately 120 children in 1st through 8th grade. The Summer Camp currently operates for 8 weeks in the summer starting Monday, June 15th and running until Friday, August 7th. Summer Camp meets Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Job Summary:

The Summer Camp Counselor is a seasonal part-time position available for the duration of the Summer Camp program. The responsibility of the Summer Camp Counselor is to work in conjunction with the Summer Camp Manager and other Camp Counselors to facilitate the success of SHIM’s Summer Camp at Wallace Park in Prospect Park neighborhood of Whitehall Borough. Summer Camp Counselors should be on site from 8:00 am until 1:30 pm Monday through Friday.

Essential Functions:

· Organize and lead daily activities and games

· Oversee assigned group of campers and ensure appropriate behavior and engagement of campers

· Maintain a fun, safe, and educational environment throughout the camp session

· Maintain a neat and organized camp environment along with camp supplies and equipment

· Assist with planning camp schedules and activities

· Participate in the arrival and dismissal procedures at the beginning and end of the camp day

· Supervise activities to ensure safety at all times and follow appropriate safety plans

· Work cooperatively with Camp Manager, other Camp Counselors, and campers

· Establish positive and trusted relationships with students and families

· Participate in staff meetings and trainings

· Communicate student academic and behavioral needs to Manager

· Maintain student records as required

· Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

· Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive, calm attitude

· Demonstrated ability working with children, youth, or community development

· Ability positively guide and direct students

· Sensitivity to work with a multi-cultural community

· Must possess initiative, creativity and problem solving skills

· Ability to work as a team member with high energy, and flexibilit

Education and Experience:

· Relevant experience or education within youth development, summer camp, education, social emotional support, and program management will be considered

· Must be 18 years or older

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Physical Requirements:

· Must be able to move on uneven terrain and remain stationary for long hours

· Ability to reasonably engage in play with students

· Constantly working in outdoor environment

Clearance Requirements:

· Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH) through the Pennsylvania State Police

· Pennsylvania Child Abuse History (PACA) through the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

· FBI Criminal History Background Check (FBI Fingerprint); requires the individual to submit their fingerprints to the FBI and have the background check run through the PA State Police’s designated agencies

· NSOR

· Mandated Reporter Training

SHIM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or employment process, please contact jchristopher@shimcares.org