Day Camp Counselor - Senior

The Salvation Army; York (York County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Pension Plan

Health care

Short Term Disability

AFLAC

Voluntary Life

Flexible Spending Accounts

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Salvation Army is hiring a Day Camp Counselor – Senior in York, PA, to support day camp operations. The role runs from 6/22/26 to 8/14/26, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, reporting to the Day Camp Director/Corps Officer.

The hourly wage is $13.00, with a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees. Responsibilities include supervising participants, modeling positive engagement, and assisting staff to maintain a safe, engaging learning environment throughout the day camp

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years of work related experience.
• Valid PA State Driver's License with a good driving record with 3 years experience; Must pass Salvation Army driving test.
• Salvation Army KeepSafe certificates.
• Clearances per PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, PA DHS Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check; PA Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise program participants and engage them in scheduled activities.
• Model positive participation and supervise groups during activities.
• Assist teachers and leaders in supervising and monitoring student behavior.
• Maintain sight and hearing of participants at all times and enforce restroom break policies.
• Provide a safe, educational, enriching and fun environment for all participants.
• Monitor behaviors to ensure adherence to program rules and safety.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

2 years work related experience

Job description

Overview

Position: Day Camp Counselor - Senior

Department: York. PA

Availability of Position: 6/22/26 - 8/14/26

Schedule: M-F, 8:00-3:30

Reporting Relationship: Day Camp Director/Corps Officer

Salary and Grade: $13.00per hour

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Responsibilities

Position Overview: To assist in the daily operations of the Salvation Army day camp program. Counselors are responsible for the addigned participants in their group at all times.

• Supervise program participants, engage program participants in the scheduled program activities.
• Participate and model how to actively participate in activities in a positive manner for participants while supervising the group in the scheduled activities.
• Assist all Teachers and program leaders in supervising and monitoring student’s behaviors, as well as modeling and encouraging student engagement while the lessons are being taught.
• Keep assigned program participants in sight and within ear shot at all times, and adhere to restroom break policies.
• Assist in providing a safe, educational, enriching and fun environment for all program participants.
• Monitor program participants’ behaviors to assure that they are adhering to program rules and regulations
• at all times to ensure safety. Be consistent in the implementation of the provided behavior plan and policy.
• Manage student behavior issues according to program policy and with a positive, encouraging, compassionate attitude.
• Model appropriate behavior and responsible leadership to program participants at all times.
• Maintain a strong and positive attitude.
• Maintain open lines of communication between Supervisory Staff and Program Staff.
• Ensure that the program rules and regulations are reviewed, distributed and followed at all times by self and participants.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years of work related experience
• Valid PA State Driver's License with a good driving record with 3 years experience; Must be able to pass Salvation Army driving test
• Salvation Army KeepSafe certificates
• 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.

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.

Released by the Human Resources Department on 4/16/2026