Day Camp Counselor - Senior

Day Camp Counselor
- Senior

The Salvation Army is hiring for a Day Camp Counselor
- Senior position in York, PA. The position is available from 6/22/26 to 8/14/26, with a schedule of M-F, 8:00-3:30. The reporting relationship is with the Day Camp Director/Corps Officer, and the salary is $13.00 per hour.

The Salvation Army offers an excellent benefit package to eligible employees, including generous paid time off, an employer-funded pension plan, comprehensive health care coverage, eligibility for supplemental insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, and eligibility for the Federal Government's Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Most importantly, it’s a job with a good purpose!

To assist in the daily operations of the Salvation Army day camp program. Counselors are responsible for the assigned participants in their group at all times.

• Supervise program participants, engage program participants in the scheduled program activities.
• Participate and model how to actively participate in activities in a positive manner for participants while supervising the group in the scheduled activities.
• Assist all Teachers and program leaders in supervising and monitoring student's behaviors, as well as modeling and encouraging student engagement while the lessons are being taught.
• Keep assigned program participants in sight and within ear shot at all times, and adhere to restroom break policies.
• Assist in providing a safe, educational, enriching and fun environment for all program participants.
• Monitor program participants' behaviors to assure that they are adhering to program rules and regulations at all times to ensure safety. Be consistent in the implementation of the provided behavior plan and policy.
• Manage student behavior issues according to program policy and with a positive, encouraging, compassionate attitude.
• Model appropriate behavior and responsible leadership to program participants at all times.
• Maintain a strong and positive attitude.
• Maintain open lines of communication between Supervisory Staff and Program Staff.
• Ensure that the program rules and regulations are reviewed, distributed and followed at all times by self and participants.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years of work related experience
• Valid PA State Driver's License with a good driving record with 3 years experience;
  Must be able to pass Salvation Army driving test
• Salvation Army Keep Safe certificates
• Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services Law requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and PA DHS Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check. In addition, completion of a Pennsylvania approved Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training is necessary prior to employment.
• Must understand and support 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://intern

No phone calls please.

Released by the Human Resources Department on 4/16/2026

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The Salvation Army's 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: 2598