Day Camp Counselor

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 24,207 - 34,477; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is looking for a responsible camp counselor in Seattle, responsible for supervising children ages 6-13 during activities at the Day Camp. The role involves creating a safe and supportive environment, leading activities, and ensuring camper safety. The ideal candidate should be at least 18 years old, possess child care or camp counseling experience, and hold First Aid/CPR certifications. This is a full-time temporary position with a pay rate of $21.30 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Suitable for candidates with child care or teaching experience.
• First Aid and CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and supportive environment for campers.
• Instruct and facilitate indoor and outdoor activities.
• Oversee health and safety of campers.
• Utilize approved safety practices.

Skills

Child Care/Camp Counseling/Teaching experience

Excellent communication skills

Reliability

Ability to pass a background check

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

Job Summary

Reports To: Children’s & Youth Ministry Director

Rate: $21.30 an hour

Schedule: M-F 8 am–4:30 pm, 7/27/26–8/28/26

Looking for a responsible camp counselor (Lead counselor and support staff) to supervise and guide activities. Usually, the Day Camp Counselor would be responsible for no more than 6 kids at a time from 6–13 year old. Most of the time, the counselor will have the aid of an assistant counselor and/or Children’s & Youth Ministry Director.

The Counselor would provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for campers to have fun social experiences. The job requires leading activities such as arts and crafts and encouraging children to come up with ideas that support their interests.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for campers.
• Instruction and facilitation (or assistance with) indoor and outdoor activities on campus.
• Oversee the health and safety of campers.
• Utilize approved safety practices.
• Provide appropriate First Aid and submit written reports to Health Supervisor.
• Create and supervise an emotionally healthy environment for campers as a camp counselor.
• Complete designated paperwork, reports, etc. as a camp counselor.
• Organize classroom setting.
• Prepare before and after kids arrive.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• Child Care/Camp Counseling/Teaching experience.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Able to develop positive rapport with campers.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Reliability.

Working Conditions

Counselor will primarily work within a classroom and outdoor settings on Campus located at the Seattle Temple Corps. Covid guidelines will be required to be followed.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time, talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision. The employee must lift, carry and move a minimum of 10 pounds on an occasional basis.

Job Details

Job Types: full-time, Temporary. Pay: $21.30 per hour.

Experience: Childcare: 1 year (Preferred).

License/Certification: First Aid Certification (Preferred), CPR Certification.

Location: One location.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities.

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