Senior Day Camp Counselor - The Salvation Army Eastern Territory

Position: Senior Day Camp Counselor

Department: York PA

Availability of Position:  June 17-August 4

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8AM - 3:30PM 

Reporting Relationship: Community Center Director/Corps Officer

Salary and Grade: $13.00 per hour

Position Overview:

• 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 earshot 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 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.

• High School Diploma with 1-2 years of work-related experience in the areas of Elementary Education and or child care.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of cultural flexibility, competency in working with multi-cultural participants and experience working with urban youth     
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certification
• 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
• Child 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.
• Valid National Sex Offender Registry Clearance
• Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Major Margaret Starnes

The Salvation Army

50 E. King Street

York, PA 17401

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 Divisional Human Resources Department 2/20/24.
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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.

Requisition No. 2170