Cru25 Kids Care & Kids Camp Counselor - Cru

Pay: starting at $15.00/hr.

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 53203

Dates: July 7, 2025-July 19, 2025.

Dear Applicant:

This application is specific forsummer employment in Milwaukee, Wisconsinas a Camp Counselor at Cru25 Kids Care and Kids Camp, a childcare program open to the children of Cru staff attending the Cru national conferences. Kids Care is a program for preschoolers; Kids Camp is a program for elementary students.We will employ counselors for up to two weeks. CruKids summer jobs begin Monday, July 7, 2025, and end after the workday on Saturday, July 19, 2025.

Cru is an interdenominational ministry passionate about connecting all people with Jesus Christ. Our purpose is helping to fulfill the Great Commission in the power of the Holy Spirit by winning people to faith in Jesus Christ, building them in their faith and sending them to win and build others. Cru assists the body of Christ in evangelism and discipleship through a variety of ways. We want those who come in contact with Cru to experience changed lives, meaningful relationships and significant opportunities.

Application Information: It is the policy of Cru to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees who share its faith and mission. Cru does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age or disability.

Thank you for considering Cru as a place to use the skills, knowledge and abilities God has given you.

The Cru25 Kids Care and Kids Camp Leadership Team

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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Responsible for watching over children, ensuring their safety and well-being for a specified period of time under the supervision of Lead Childcare Worker and/or the Cru Childcare Coordinator. Entry level position of childcare for Cru staff members and donor children.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

As an employee with Cru:

• Actively and intentionally grow in his or her Christian faith
• Exhibit Christian character through attitude and conduct with others in the workplace and in daily life as outlined in the Standards and Expectations section of the employee handbook.
• Express a dependence on the Holy Spirit in the performance of his or her duties
• Consistently attend, participate and share in team and ministry devotional times and in other activities specified by his or her leadership.

FOR THIS ROLE

• Follow the direction and supervision of the Lead Teacher and/or Childcare Coordinator.
• Greet children upon arrival and engage children in room activities while the Lead Teacher connects with parents.
• Observe and monitor children's play activities.
• Organize and participate in recreational activities, such as games.
• Assist room lead in ensuring Cru Childcare Policies and Guidelines are carried out for the safety and health of children within the room.
• Notify the Lead Teacher of potential health issues, disruptive behavior, any injuries or any signs of possible abuse of a child.
• Support childrens emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
• Maintain Cru Childcare policies and guidelines including awareness of ratios and adult lead presence as required.
• Assist in the safety and cleanliness of equipment through sanitation and organizing.

OTHER FUNCTIONS (Non-essential)

Perform related duties or special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Basic childcare techniques.
• Cru Childcare Policies & Guidelines
• Health & Safety Procedures
• Basic understanding of child development

ABILITY TO

• Work well in a team
• Communicate effectively
• Organize and multitask

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Age 16 and older are preferred but we do allow 14 & 15-year-olds; they can be hired as childcare workers if they are qualified (according to state guidelines).