• Phoenix Summer Camp Counselor

    The Salvation Army (Canandaigua, NY)


    Overview

     

    Seeking: compassionate individuals looking to help make a difference!

     

    If you are passionate about making a difference in someone’s life and want to work for an organization that appreciates and recognizes their employee’s success, we encourage you to apply today!

     

    Seeking aFull Time Seasonal Camp Counselor on our Canandaigua Corps Team

    Our Full Time opportunities offer:

    • Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time, and sick time

    • Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)

    • Comprehensive Health Care Coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles

    • Company Paid Basic Term Life Insurance for Employee

    • Long Term Disability Insurance

    • Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life

    • Flexible Spending Account

    • Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program

    • Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)

    • Christmas Bonus

    • Wireless discount for Sprint or Verizon customers

    • Free parking

    SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:

    Oversee and supervise a group of children in the Summer Day Camp Recreation Program while maintaining health and safety standards.

    Responsibilities

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

     

    + Lead structured and unstructured activities for children participating in the Summer Day Camp Program

    + Supervise a group of 8-12 children during the day to coordinate recreation activities that encourage teamwork and character building opportunities

    + Maintain health and safety of children according to camp manual at all times

    + Report any problems and concerns to the Program Director as needed

    + Report and discipline concerns to the Program Director as needed

    + Attend all staff meetings and training sessions as scheduled

    + Encourage each child to participate in constructive recreation and leisure activities

    + Assist children to develop an awareness of the Canandaigua community and leisure options in the community

    + Other duties as assigned by the Program Director

     

    Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice due to business needs.

    Qualifications

    SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

    + High School Diploma/GED

    + Desire and ability to work with children

    + Ability to assist or lead with the teaching of activities

    + Energetic, sense of humor, patient and self-control

    + Safety oriented at all times

    + Creative and artistic a major

     

    We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

     

    Job LocationsUS-NY-Canandaigua

     

    Job ID 2025-13908

     

    Category Youth Work

     

    Compensation Total compensation exceeds the stated base annual salary (or Hourly rate) range.

     

    Compensation Min USD $16.25/Hr.

     

    Compensation Max USD $16.25/Hr.

     

    Type Temporary Full-Time