Youth Camp Counselor: Safe, Fun, Values-Driven Summer

tsainternal; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army offers a Youth Program Counselor role in a camp setting that emphasizes safety and a Christian atmosphere.

The counselor guides activities for children ages 5 to 16, supports tutoring, recreation, and mentoring, and contributes to a caring, values-based environment during summer day camp." Collaboration with staff and ongoing training ensure appropriate care and safety, with responsibilities including record-keeping, snack distribution, and program maintenance to support a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent training/experience.
• At least 1 year of experience working with children.
• Willingness to collaborate on youth issues with families and communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide sports/arts/education/mentoring programs for youth ages 5 to 16.
• Assist with day-to-day Fusion Program activities: recreation, homework, and events.
• Follow safety precautions and maintain program areas.
• Assist with snack preparation and distribution.
• Support the director and keep records for program evaluation.
• Report critical issues to the Family and Youth Ministries Coordinator.

Skills

Collaborating with kids & families

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

TEAMS

SharePoint

Job description

The Salvation Army offers a Youth Program Counselor role in a camp setting that emphasizes safety and a Christian atmosphere.

The counselor guides activities for children ages 5 to 16, supports tutoring, recreation, and mentoring, and contributes to a caring, values-based environment during summer day camp." Collaboration with staff and ongoing training ensure appropriate care and safety, with responsibilities including record-keeping, snack distribution, and program maintenance to support a