Summer Adventure Assistant Director

OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS, INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION
SUMMER ADVENTURE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Job Summary:    This position reports to the summer adventure camp director and the elementary school principal.  This position will monitor students in a safe, orderly, and positive environment during summer adventure.  They will also contribute to their behavior by helping them develop as mature, able, and responsible Christian boys and girls to bring praise and glory to God. 

Required Professional Qualities

• Previous childcare experience is preferred.

• Sixteen years of age and attending high school or eighteen years of age with a high school diploma.

• Willing to complete any courses as necessary, such as CPR.

Required Spiritual Qualities

• A strong, clear Christian testimony (Ephesians 4:1)

• A lifestyle of biblical integrity (1 Peter 3:16)

• Believe and actively support the OCS Parent Covenant, Statement of Faith, Statement on Marriage and Sexuality, Statement on Diversity and Core Values (all attached)

• Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others (1 Peter 5:2)

• Maintain high standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity in all personal and professional matters

• Actively involved in church (Hebrews 10:24-25)

• Encourages students to accept God’s gift of salvation and grow in their faith  (Matthew 18:15-17)

• Follows Matthew 18 principle in dealing with interpersonal conflict

Required Personal Qualities

• A spirit of dedication, teamwork, flexibility, and responsiveness

• The ability to respond to counsel (Proverbs 13:18)

• The ability to work in a team environment (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10)

• Demonstrate a sensitivity and ability to interact effectively with staff, parent, volunteers and students

• Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity and optimism (Philippians 4:6-7)

• Develop and maintain rapport with students, parents and staff by treating others with courtesy, patience, friendliness, dignity, and respect (Romans 12:10)

• Use acceptable English in written and oral communication. Speak with clear articulation.

• Respectfully submit and be loyal to constituted authority (Titus 3:1)

• Maintain a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, and good taste consistent with school policy. 

• Demonstrates the character qualities of courtesy, friendliness, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, and perseverance.

• Represents the school in a favorable and professional manner to its constituency

Essential Job Functions

Spiritual Leadership

• Model victorious Christian living to students and families (Philippians 2:1-5)

• Share and explain the gospel message to students (Romans 10:14-15)

• Model and help students to resolve conflict in a biblical manner (Matthew 18:15-17)

• Pray for students, parents, staff and entire OCS community (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)

General Leadership and Responsibilities

• Monitor students in the times and locations designated.

• Encourage students to set and maintain desired expectations.

• Attend Field Trips.

• Attends and arrives punctually to scheduled devotional, committee and meetings.

• Respect professional ethics that require confidentiality concerning the sharing of information about children, parents or staff

• Adheres to all policies and procedures governing the operation of the school

• Helps to maintain a clean, attractive, well-ordered activity area

• Treats all school owned technology (hardware and software) with respect, care, professionalism and in accordance with the Technology Use Agreement