Day Camp Counselor

The Salvation ArmyPhiladelphia, PA
Onsite

About The Position

The Day Camp Counselor’s role is to provide a safe, fun, and caring environment for children enrolled in the Summer Day Camp program. Counselors are responsible for leading the group of children in assigned activities and implementing procedures. The Day Camp Counselor supports the Learning Zone & Day Camp Coordinator, the Music & Arts Specialist, and the Recreation Specialist in creating and developing weekly programming for the youth participants. The Day Camp Counselor serves as a chaperone during off site field trips. The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive, and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as reasonably expected within the post’s scope.

Requirements

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Experience working with children
  • Reliable and dependable
  • Ability to meet program staffing/planning needs
  • PA Child Abuse History Clearance
  • PA State Police Criminal Record Check
  • PA DHS Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check
  • Completion of a Pennsylvania approved Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training prior to employment
  • Must understand and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army

Responsibilities

  • Provide a safe, fun, and caring environment for children enrolled in the Summer Day Camp program.
  • Lead the group of children in assigned activities and implement procedures.
  • Support the Learning Zone & Day Camp Coordinator, the Music & Arts Specialist, and the Recreation Specialist in creating and developing weekly programming for the youth participants.
  • Serve as a chaperone during off site field trips.
  • Undertake tasks as reasonably expected within the post’s scope.
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