Camp Save Camp Counselor

Job Description

American Red Cross is hiring 8 part-time Summer Camp Counselors in Philadelphia for a temporary program lasting 6 weeks, 20 hours per week. No benefits are provided.

Positions require candidates to be at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver’s license, and be willing to drive Red Cross fleet vehicles.

• Attend mandatory trainings during the one‑week onboarding period (July 6–11, daily 8:30–5 pm).
• Coordinate with team members regarding timely arrival at camp locations each day.
• Conduct Prepare with Pedro, Be Red Cross Ready and Hands Only CPR presentations for youth at summer camp settings.
• Utilize physical and audiovisual program materials to deliver engaging presentations.
• Work with individual students during activities.
• Organize and distribute program support materials to students.
• Assist with classroom management.
• Ensure all reporting data for each presentation is completed and submitted to regional staff in a timely manner.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by the regional staff and volunteer program leads.

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with youth and delivering educational presentations preferred; disaster‑specific knowledge will be provided during training.
• Basic computer skills; exemplary interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to work well with youth and on a team.
• Daily travel across the City of Philadelphia required; must hold a current, valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Regularly lift and/or move objects 10–50 pounds. Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The work environment will consist of moderate noise.

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.