Description:

We are an Evangelical, Christian organization with a large and growing Outreach Ministry to At-Risk Kids in central Colorado Springs. We do this through our two Children's Centers, with about 60 staff and 300 children, ages 5-13yrs old.

This is a ministry staff position and applicants must have an active faith in Christ as well as a life pattern of involvement in their local church and ministry. (For more information and our statement of faith, you can find us on the web at Springsoflife.org.)

What a great way to spend your Summer - building relationships with school age kids, and leading them toward a relationship with Jesus!

DETAILS:

• $15 - 18/hr DOEE- Summer: May 22nd through August 9th, 2024 (with training May 17th, 20th and 21st)
• Full Time, Monday through Friday, (exact schedule TBD) with opportunities for overtime.

SUMMER DUTIES:

• Leading a School-Age summer camp group of 15 kids (ages 5-13 years)
• Implementing daily schedule
• Running and/or Supervising daily activities
• Implementing Center and State rules and regulations regarding school-age summer camp programs
• Ensuring a safe program environment for summer camp kids
• Meal service (breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack are served at the center daily)
• General Clean-Up of Classroom throughout the day and at day's end
• Being involved in, and inviting children to attend, ministry outreaches (AWANA, VBS, Ranch Camps, etc)
• Attending Staff Fellowship nights

QUALIFICATIONS (required ):

• A love for kids
• A heart for seeing kids (and their families) come to know the Lord. This is the highest priority in all we do
• A desire to work in a non-profit ministry/outreach in Jesus' name
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have at least three (3) months of full-time or equivalent part-time (480hrs) satisfactory and verifiable experience with school-age children
• Must be 1st Aid & CPR qualified, or willing to get qualified (SLCC pays for this certification if you don’t already have it)
• Must be able to handle large amounts of physical activity (sports and walking excursions with kids)
• Must be reliable/dependable/punctual, with a good work ethic and work history

BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay scale and bonus incentives available
• Opportunity for promotion within company (job could continue after Summer dates)
• Holiday Closures: Memorial Day, Independence Day
• Discounted Childcare (Full-time employees receive up to 75% discount)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)