Peninsula Covenant Church (PCC) is a vibrant and forward-thinking church located in Redwood City. We are dedicated to serving our community and making a positive impact through our outreach programs, with a vision “To empower generations to passionately follow Jesus one person at a time.” PCC employs over 150 seasonal and part-time staff who support our various community efforts. Our team thrives on flexibility, openness to change, and collaboration, with a shared passion for helping others and working together.
PRINCIPLE OBJECTIVE
An After School Camp Counselor for our School Age Child Care (SACC) program is a Teacher or Aid serving as a positive role model who maintains safety, provides an encouraging experience, and leads their groups while counseling on campus and driving the campers to and from Peninsula Covenant Church. The Counselor will set up for camp activities at PCC, and then lead the campers in studies, snack times, and organized activities. The Counselor leads the way with building a strong reputation, encouraging relationships, and engaging in conversations that help people reflect and grow each day. These components make camp a memorable enrichment experience for campers and staff.
PRINCIPLE WORKING RELATIONSHIP Under the direct supervision of the Peninsula Covenant Church (PCC) School Aged Child Care Program Manager, the After School Camp Counselor is responsible for the safety and supervision of their campers. They are a representation of PCC School Age Child Care to Redwood City families and the people who share the PCC campus with SACC.
SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday between the hours of 1pm and 6pm
Average of 3-4 hours/day, 1-2 hours longer on Thursdays (occasionally beginning at 11am)
PROFILE SKILLS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
Walk Deep (Character + Calling)
Integrity: Honest, follows through, accepts personal responsibility, accountable.
Passionate: Believes and strives to achieve School Age Child Care mission and vision. Passionate about children discovering their gifts.
Leadership: Holds self and others accountable, leads campers and peers to be successful, influences and inspires others, listens to and learns from others.
Drive Well (Competence + Chemistry)
Work ethic: Ability to work independently, take initiative, strive for excellence, complete assigned tasks, strong quality of work, enthusiasm, teachable, shows full participation during trainings.
Knowledgeable: Understands children's day camp activities, children's bible topics, and the safety needs of working with children.
Customer service: Courteous, service oriented, strong communicator, attentive to others, patient, and comfortable giving progress updates to parents.
Professionalism: Punctuality, proper work attire, positive attitude, excellent attendance, and uses appropriate language with campers and staff at all times.
Get Off Campus (Community + Commitment)
Teamwork: Able to work with others towards a common goal, create a positive working atmosphere, support others to better team performance, gives and receives constructive feedback.
Reputation: Prioritizes community building and helps strengthen School Age Child Care’s relationship with the local parent community.
Adaptability: Willingness and ability to make quick decisions, perseveres in difficult situations and/or circumstances or when faced with conflicting priorities, keeps composure.
SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Command the attention of and lead camper groups throughout daily camp activities
Learn and enforce camp rules and policies
Excellent with children and able to supervise up to 14 children
Help campers develop socially and emotionally
Engage campers in both individual and group activities
Create and coordinate unique group experiences (group songs, camp traditions, group parties, etc.)
Leave it better than we found it
Setup, lead, and clean-up 3 to 4 camp activities per day
Manage and care for the assigned classroom
Ensure that each classroom is cleaned and prepared for the next ministry to use
If also a Driver (higher pay): Pick children up from schools and drive them to PCC (in PCC’s vehicles) safely, joyfully, and calmly
Safely navigate Redwood City to transport campers to PCC
Learn and enforce van rules
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
If also a Driver (higher pay): Valid drivers license, clean driving record, meets the age requirement for school district driving, and able to drive a 9-seat passenger van
High School Degree and willing to take classes related to this role
Background check, medical clearance, and mandated reporter certified (brief online course) prior to start date
CPR/1st certified within 3 months of start date
Be outdoors for the majority of the time, wearing mandatory protective equipment for sun exposure (sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, etc)
Stand and move around 90% or more or the workday - able to maintain a highly active position, interacting with children and helping them to develop strong social emotional skills every day (willing to PLAY)
Able to lift and transport up to 30 pounds of equipment
Provide energy and enthusiasm on a daily basis
Desired
1+ year(s) experience working with children, ideally in a school or camp setting
Has completed 6+ units of ECE (Early Childhood Education), Physical Education, Psychology, or Sociology college course(s)
ECE courses in progress or interest in teaching and/or child counseling (wonderful way to gain experience and complete observations for courses)