SA Works Camp Wesley Counselor Intern at Methodist Healthcare Ministries in San Antonio, Texas

Job Description:

SA Worxs Camp Counselor

Wesley Health & Wellness Center 1406 Fitch Street, 78211

$15 hourly/45 hours per (7) week program

June 10th- July 26th

Primary Purpose:

Wesley Counselor will assist programming staff during Camp Wesley program at the designated location. This camp provides organized team and individual health and wellness activities for children.

Essential Duties:

• Assist Recreation & Enrichment program staff.


• Follow guidelines, policies, and procedures, established by the organization, codes of conduct, dress, and decorum.


• Assist camp staff and all groups and camp-wide activities and events.


• Complete all necessary safety training to include: (first aid, CPR, Child protection training, food handling, etc.)


• Assist with keeping track of group lists and activity schedules.


• Participate in staff meetings.


• Assist with the supervision of campers to ensure that health and safety remain a priority.


• Initiate and maintain a sound working relationship with other camp personnel.


• Eat meals with campers and encourage healthy eating and exercise habits.


• Supports distribution of programming resources.


• Cheerfully comply with unanticipated assignments and remain flexible for contingency plans. Other work as assigned by the Program Manager.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education/Experience:

High school student. Candidate must have a profile with S.A. Works website at www.sanantonioworks.org to be considered.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to provide customer service and communication skills. Ability to interact with team members and end-users.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates and Licenses:

None

Computer Skills:

Demonstrates working knowledge of the Internet, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel applications.

Skills to be Gained:

Self-reliance; People skills, Problem solver; Adaptability, Technical skills, Organizational and Time Management Skills

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here represent those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is exposed to a medical office environment. Position necessitates bending, stooping, twisting, turning, walking, climbing step stools, sitting, and standing for extended periods. Must be able to lift and maneuver 25 pounds.