Job detail
Day Camp Counselor
The Salvation Army USA Central Territory
PART_TIME
Posted 2/24/2026
Location
Quincy, Illinois
Salary
$15 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
Counselors are responsible for maintaining a safe environment for all day camp participants, adhering to center policies, and facilitating check-In/Out procedures while maintaining accurate attendance records. They will also lead developmentally appropriate activities, accompany children to and from locations, and communicate with coordinators and parents regarding daily activities and behaviors.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, or 21 if they need to drive according to tsa requirements, and must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience in a gymnasium, camp, teaching, leadership, or athletic setting is helpful but not strictly required.
high schoolCommunicationPolicy AdherenceLeadershipAttendance TrackingBehavior ManagementChild SupervisionLight HousekeepingSnack PreparationActivity Facilitation
Benefits
- Paid training
- Free Kroc Membership
- Free Camp Counselor T-shirts