Day Camp Counselor
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The Salvation Army Eastern Territory
Philadelphia, PA, US
Summary
Provide a safe and caring environment for children by leading assigned activities and implementing program procedures. Support coordinators in developing weekly programming and serve as a chaperone for off-site field trips.
Job Description
Overview
Position: Day Camp Counselor
Department: Haven of Hope Community Center
Availability of Position: 06/15/2026 - 9/15/2026
Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; M-F
Reporting Relationship: Learning Zone &bDay Camp Coordinator
Salary and Grade: $15.00/Hour; 73 NE
Responsibilities
About Philadelphia Social Service Ministries: Philadelphia Social Service Ministries (PSSM) is the collection of social services programs that the Salvation Army provides in Philadelphia. These programs include family emergency housing, anti-trafficking, and permanent housing for seniors and chronically homeless adults.
Description of Position:
The Day Camp Counselor’s role is to provide a safe, fun, and caring environment for children enrolled in the Summer Day Camp program. Counselors are responsible for leading the group of children in assigned activities and implementing procedures. The Day Camp Counselor supports the Learning Zone & Day Camp Coordinator, the Music & Arts Specialist, and the Recreation Specialist in creating and developing weekly programming for the youth participants. The Day Camp Counselor serves as a chaperone during off site field trips.
The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive, and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as reasonably expected within the post’s scope.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- At least 18 years of age and experience working with children.
- Be reliable and dependable.
- Work schedule to meet program staffing/planning needs
- 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.
Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below.
External candidates interested in this position please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org.
Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.
No phone calls please.
Released by the Human Resources Department on 5/19/2026
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.
Req No: 2621
Every year, The Salvation Army helps more than 27 million people in nearly every ZIP code in America overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a wide range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from substance abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at our more than 6,400 centers of operation around the country. In 2024, Forbes ranked The Salvation Army 6th in its list of America’s Top 100 Charities. And in 2021, The Chronicle of Philanthropy ranked The Salvation Army 2nd on its list of “America’s Favorite Charities.”
Founded
1865
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
West Nyack, New York
Every year, The Salvation Army helps more than 27 million people in nearly every ZIP code in America overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a wide range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from substance abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at our more than 6,400 centers of operation around the country. In 2024, Forbes ranked The Salvation Army 6th in its list of America’s Top 100 Charities. And in 2021, The Chronicle of Philanthropy ranked The Salvation Army 2nd on its list of “America’s Favorite Charities.”
Founded
1865
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
West Nyack, New York
