Summer Camp Counselor

As a Summer Day Camp Counselor, you'll create fun and memorable experiences for children aged 5-12! Assist Lead Counselors facilitating exciting activities like arts and crafts, sports, and educational games while ensuring a safe and positive environment for your group. You'll be responsible for the well‑being and safety of the kids, helping them stay engaged and follow behavioral expectations. If you enjoy working with children, fostering creativity, and being a positive role model, this is the perfect role for you!

Entry level counselors pay rate is $15.81 per hour with additional hourly pay for 2+ year Kroc Counselors.

Lead Counselor opportunities are also available!

Lead Counselors play a key role in planning and delivering a fun and organized camp experience for children aged 5-12! Leads prepare and lead exciting activities like arts, sports, and educational games while ensuring a safe environment. They also help with communication to parents as needed, manage daily rosters, and take on leadership responsibilities. From coordinating activities to maintaining the camp's appearance, Camp Leads are integral in making the camp run smoothly.

The hourly wage for Lead Counselors is $16.83 for a 1st year lead with additional pay for 2+ year Lead Counselors.

Kroc Summer Camp is an entirely outdoor camp experience. Camp runs June 15 - August 21 with training week being held June 8-12. Get ready to make a positive impact and create lasting memories for kids this summer!

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.

In keeping with the mission of The Salvation Army, The Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center provides facilities, programs and services that encourage, enrich, and strengthen children, adults, and seniors through positive life‑changing experiences.

The Summer Day Camp Counselor works directly with children and organizes, prepares, and leads general activities such as arts and crafts, sports, educational, and other age‑appropriate activities. They are directly responsible for the safety and well‑being of a small group of children aged 5 - 12 by ensuring appropriate behavior and that the group is in the proper location at all times.

Attend trainings as required by supervisor.

Other duties as assigned and appropriate for this position.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent is desired. General knowledge of games and activities appropriate to the 5 - 12 year‑old age group.

Certifications:

American Red Cross or equivalent 1st Aid / CPR / AED certifications are highly desired.

Experience:

Previous work experience working with children in a day camp setting is preferred.

Skills:

Conversational knowledge of Spanish is highly desired. Ability to communicate / work with a diverse population. Ability to build positive relationships with children and parents / guardians. Ability to use sound judgment in challenging situations. Willingness to accept responsibility for a small group of 5 - 12 year‑old children. Ability to accept feedback and guidance in the performance of duties.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision…