Day Camp Counselor

The Salvation Army; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is hiring a Day Camp Counselor in Philadelphia to provide a safe, fun environment for children in the Summer Day Camp program. You will lead groups in daily activities and help implement weekly programming with the Learning Zone, Day Camp Coordinator, and other specialists.

You may chaperone off-site field trips as needed. The role requires 18+ with experience with children, reliability, and flexibility to meet the program schedule (M-F, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM).

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with prior experience working with children.
• Reliable and dependable with flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead groups of children in daily activities for summer day camp.
• Support Learning Zone and Day Camp Coordinator, and related specialists in planning weekly programs.
• Serve as a chaperone during off-site field trips.

Skills

Experience with children

Reliability

Job description

Overview

Position: Day Camp Counselor

Department: Haven of Hope Community Center

Availability of Position: 06/15/2026 - 9/15/2026

Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; M-F

Reporting Relationship: Learning Zone & bDay Camp Coordinator

Salary and Grade: $15.00/Hour; 73 NE

Responsibilities

About Philadelphia Social Service Ministries: Philadelphia Social Service Ministries (PSSM) is the collection of social services programs that the Salvation Army provides in Philadelphia. These programs include family emergency housing, anti-trafficking, and permanent housing for seniors and chronically homeless adults.

Description of 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.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• At least 18 years of age and experience working with children.
• Be reliable and dependable.
• Work schedule to meet program staffing/planning needs
• 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.

Released by the Human Resources Department on 5/19/2026

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: 2621