Head Day Camp Counselor/Driver
Head Day Camp Counselor/Driver
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Job Description
Overview
Position: Day Camp Counselor
Location/Dept.: Corps
Availability: June 20 2025 August 15 2025
Schedule: M-F 8:00AM - 5:30PM
Reporting Relationship: Child Care Coordinator Assistant Child Care Coordinator Music Ministry Assistant Head Counselors
Salary: $13.50 per hour
Responsibilities
Position Description: Provide a safe fun and caring environment for children enrolled in the Summer Day Camp program. Counselors are responsible for leading the group of children in assigned activities and implementing procedures.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Prepare a schedule of weekly activities for use during the Counselor Directed Activity times gathering supplies and prepared to teach and engage the children
- Lead children through activities with enthusiasm and assist with presentation of daily program offers: organized activities theme activities devotions etc.
- Consistently adhere and implement the process for child release from program to parent or organized guardian
- Enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conductive to fun and safety for all campers
- Initiate and maintain positive relationships with all staff guest children and parent/guardian.
- Work in a team environment and communicate with Child Care Coordinator daily regarding concerns/issues with the program children parents and coworkers
- Assist in maintaining clean-up schedules to maintain the cleanliness of the building and property including completion of task listed on daily clean-up list
- Role model dignity and respect for others at all times. Actively participate while encouraging children in activities
- Ensure that all staff and children are respectful of the property ensure all rules and regulations are followed.
- Complete The Salvation Army KeepSAfe training and hold to all KeepSAfe guidelines
- Support and affirm the mission of The Salvation Army while on Salvation Army service.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
- 21 years of age and experience working with children
- Be reliable and responsible
- Work schedule to meet program staffing/planning needs
- Possess a valid PA Drivers License with the ability to drive 12 passenger van
- As a Mandated Reporter must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 within 30 days of employment with recurrent training required every five years thereafter.
- Ensure that all staff and children are respectful of the property ensure all rules and regulations are Protection Clearances PA Act 153 requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks: PA Child Abuse History Clearance PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check.
- Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army.
Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below.
External candidates interested in this position please apply online at .
Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://.
No phone calls please.
Released by the Human Resources Department on 3/11/2025
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex national origin disability or protected veteran status.
The Salvation Armys Mission Statement
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.
Req No: 2361
Employment Type
Temp
