What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Camp Counselor - Senior position at The Salvation Army Eastern Territory?
Overview
Position: Day Camp Counselor - Senior
Department: York. PA
Availability of Position: 6/22/26 - 8/14/26
Schedule: M-F, 8:00-3:30
Reporting Relationship: Day Camp Director/Corps Officer
Salary and Grade: $13.00 per hour
The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:
- Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
- Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
- Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
- Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Remitted Tuition Program
- Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!
Responsibilities
Position Overview: To assist in the daily operations of the Salvation Army day camp program. Counselors are responsible for the addigned 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.
Qualifications
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 KeepSafe 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 http://careers.salvationarmy.org.
Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.
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 StatementThe 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
Salary : $13