Job detail
Camp Counselor
The Salvation Army Southern California
PART_TIME
Posted 3/30/2026
Location
Salem, Oregon
Salary
$15 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The primary function is assisting the camp lead counselor by supervising groups of campers, ensuring their safety, health, happiness, discipline, and skill development through various activities. Counselors will lead activities for day camps, after-School camps, and children's programs, working with youth aged 4-13.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 16 years old and possess effective communication skills, the ability to work well with diverse groups, and a positive attitude toward fostering children's development. Preferred qualifications include coursework in childhood development or related fields, and prior camp counselor experience.
high schoolTeamworkWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationMulti-taskingConfidentialityOrganizationSchedulingLeadershipDetail OrientedInitiativeJudgmentChild DevelopmentLesson PlanningSafety EnforcementEmergency Care