Summer Camp Group Leader

The Salvation Armys Lowell is hiring (2) Summer Camp Group Leaders and offers the following benefit package to part-time employees:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays vacation time and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment and consistently works 20 hours/week)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including: Voluntary Term Life & AD&D benefits AFLAC Insurance
• Most importantly a job with a good purpose!

Location: Lowell MA

Pay Range: $15.00 per hour

16 hours per week

July 7 2025 - August 15 2025 (Seasonal position)

Work with the Corps Officer & Youth Ministries Coordinator to implement the day-to-day activities of the children enrolled in the Summer Camp while providing a positive experience for children in all programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Requirements

High School diploma/College background preferred

Work/Volunteer Experience

Minimum of six months experience working or volunteering with school-age children.

Other Qualifications

• Must have a keen interest and sincere appreciation for children and be able to relate well with individuals with varying needs.
• Must be reliable.
• Must be able to communicate effectively written & orally

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily activities such as devotions crafts mystery programs character building structured and unstructured gym recreation music drama lunch snacks games trips etc.

• Assist with planning preparing and implementing the day-to-day activities.

• Provide supervision and general childcare for campers while on and off site.

• Assist Corps Officer and Youth Coordinator by adhering to schedule and coordination of programs. Including but not limited to daily activity schedules group outings and program guidelines.

• Handle all disciplinary actions with campers with the assistance of the Youth Ministries Coordinator. Report all campers issues to the Youth Ministries Coordinator immediately.

• Complete and file reports regarding programs activities disciplinary or accident issues in a timely and orderly manner.

• Keeping records/statistics as requested from Youth Ministries Coordinator.

• Assist with set up and clean-up of program areas (meals before and after program daily).

• Receive and dismiss children daily in the designated area.

• Represent The Salvation Armys spiritual ministry and social mission in the Summer Camp program.

• Must complete Camp Staff Orientation which includes Keep SAfe Training

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants job candidates and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.

The Salvation Army an international movement is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.