Day Camp Counselor

About the role

The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church, seeks a non-exempt/temporary Day Camp Counselor for the 2026 summer program. The role is supervised by the Education and Youth Activities Coordinator and lasts from June 22nd to August 7th, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in all Day Programming and spiritual activities.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Assist with checking participants in and out for the day.
• Maintain the standard of cleanliness in each classroom/activity area.
• Assist with the clean-up at the end of each day and at the end of the summer.
• Assist with other duties as needed.
• Assist with VBS at the end of the summer.
• (A plus if you can drive campers to and from activities taking place off church grounds. Must be 21 or older).

Qualifications

• An understanding and acceptance of the Salvation Army’s mission, philosophy, and practices.
• Experience working with children.
• Ability to work independently or with other staff members.
• Has the ability to assist with events, programs, and activities.
• Ability to keep calm in demanding situations.
• First aid card and CPR certification is a plus.
• Demonstrate leadership ability.
• Love and appreciation of children.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to understand written information.
• Ability to understand and speak English.
• (Bilingual is a plus).
• Ability to lift 20 lbs.
• Ability to walk at least two miles.