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Overview

Position: Junior Day Camp Counselor

Department: York PA

Availability of Position: June 16-August 8, 2025

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

Reporting Relationship: Community Center Director/Corps Officer

Salary and Grade: 10.15 per 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

+ Remitted Tuition Program

+ Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

+ Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Responsibilities

Position Overview:

+ Assist in the supervision of 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.

+ Inform Sr. Counselor about any concerns in 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 Sr. Counselor and Supervisory Staff.

+ Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements:

+ 10th grade of higher, some work related experience

+ Child Protection Clearances PA Act 153 requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks prior to employment: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check. Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check along with renewals every five years.

+ Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below.

External candidates interested in this position please apply online athttp://careers.salvationarmy.org.

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply athttp://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.

No phone calls please.

Released by the Human Resources Department on 3/17/2025

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 Statement The 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: 2366

Job LocationsUS-PA-York

Job ID 2025-13841

Category Camping

Compensation Min USD $10.15/Hr.

Compensation Max USD $10.15/Hr.

Type Temporary Full-Time