Summer Day Camp Counsellor

TSA The Salvation Army TSA; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a motivated Summer Day Camp Counsellor who enjoys working with youth. The role involves leading workshops, caring for participants, and contributing to collective goals within a supportive environment. This full-time temporary position offers an opportunity to make a positive impact while fostering relationships aligned with the organization's values.

Qualifications

• Education related to youth work or equivalent experience.
• First Aid/CPR Certificate is an asset.
• Digital skills and teaching skills are also considered assets.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate workshops for camp participants.
• Provide emotional and spiritual care to children and youth.
• Monitor expenditures for budget compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

At least one year of post-secondary education

Job description

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Summer Day Camp Counsellor

Apply remote type Onsite locations Boundless Vancouver- Community Services time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: July 3, 2025 (13 days left to apply) job requisition id JR103150

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

The Day Camp Counsellor is highly organized, an effective leader, and a go-getter with the ability to work with minimum supervision. They love energy, fun and caring for high school and college aged students who will care for children.

BASIC FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Plan, coordinate or lead skills workshops to camp participants (ie, programming - drama, sports, cross-cultural understanding, spiritual practices, volunteering/community service).
• If applicable, work alongside food security programs, through interaction with families in need, for registration referrals.
• If applicable, work with team to lead children and youth to respond to theGospel through presentation and prayer.
• Develop relationshipswith families, encouraging happy and well-developed children and youth, living in peace with themselves and others.
• Working with Corps Officer/pastor, provide emotional care and spiritual care to enrich their lives and allow them to reach their full potential and the welfare of the city.
• Contribute to the annual reports for ministries with input such as written records/logs of activities, reports, and statistics forministry evaluation.
• Monitor expenditures to ensure conformity to budget provisions.
• Participate in staff training and development.
• Know and act in accordance withsecurity proceduresof The Salvation Army to ensure the safety and confidentiality of participants and information.
• Assist in annual Back to School event where required.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned (set up, clean up, communication).

The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• A busy office and day camp environment.
• Both indoor and outdoor work environment.
• Off site at an overnight camp, if applicable.
• Work-related stress.
• May be exposed to the risk of minor harm, injury or illnesses due to physical attacks by others (i.e., violent/aggressive neighbour), exposure to infectious diseases and other potentially dangerous situations.

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES:

Responsible to ensure personal and corporate attention to the following:

• Workplace Health and Safety Requirements
• Universal Precautions for Communicable Diseases

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• At least one year of post-secondary education (an alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable).
• Related studies or equivalent work experience with youth.
• Full License and Clean Drivers Abstract is an asset.
• First Aid/CPR Certificate is an asset.
• Clear and current Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening required.

Competencies:

• Passionate for building loving relationships with youth and children inspired by the positive values of the Bible, The Salvation Army (Hope, Service, Dignity, and Stewardship), and Boundless Vancouver (relationships and transformation).
• A demonstration of openness to and respect for spiritual disciplines and participation in community faith practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others to plan, execute, and lead younger team members and participants.
• A desire to be creative and innovative showing initiative with limited supervision.
• Excellent administrative, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Digital skills are an asset.
• Teaching skills in subjects for day camp participants is an asset.

**Due to the nature of Canada Summer Jobs funding, applicants must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment, who is 30 years of age or under.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Temporary Full Time – 35 hours/wk.
• Monday – Friday, June 30, 2025 - August 29, 2025 (possibly includes Sat/Sun, and working from different locations, depending on program delivery needs - flexibility may be required).

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $22.92 to $28.64 with a maximum of $34.37.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.