Day Camp Counselor

Salvation Army Tucson; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 24,207 - 34,477; Full time

Job summary

Salvation Army Tucson is hiring a full-time Camp Counselor for the Seattle Temple Corps. This role involves supervising children aged 6-13, leading activities like arts and crafts, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Candidates should be 18 years or older, with child care or teaching experience preferred. First Aid/CPR certification is required. Pay is $21.30 per hour, with the role primarily on-site in Seattle. Covid guidelines will be followed.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Experience in child care or teaching preferred.
• Ability to pass a background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead indoor and outdoor activities for campers.
• Oversee health and safety of campers.
• Create a supportive environment for campers.

Skills

Child Care experience

Camp Counseling experience

First Aid/CPR certification

Ability to develop positive rapport with campers

Reliability

Job description

Job Category: Childcare/Day Care/Day Camp

Requisition Number: DAYCA024199

• Posted : May 6, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $21.30 USD per hour

Locations

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Seattle Temple Corps
Salvation Army Greenwood Ave N
9501 Greenwood Ave N.
Seattle, WA 981033011, USA

Reports To: Children’s & Youth Ministry Director

Schedule: M-F 8 am-4:30pm, 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 (including, but not limited to)

• To provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for campers
• Instruction and facilitation (or assist with) of 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
• Preparation 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
• 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, and 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 Types: full-time, Temporary Pay: $21.30 per hour

Experience: Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification: First Aid Certification (Preferred)

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

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