The Salvation Army Southern California·San Diego, California
Create and maintain a safe, educational, and fun environment for children while providing leadership and care for assigned campers. Responsibilities include managing check-ins, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with daily camp programming.
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.
Under the direction and supervision of the Corps Assistant/Program Specialist, Summer Day Camp Counselors will be responsible for creating and maintaining a fun, educational, healthy & safe environment for children in the program. Counselors will provide leadership and care for a group of assigned campers.
Will be working up to 40 hours per week depending on camp schedule needs.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old with experience working with children and compliance with child protection policies. First aid/CPR certification and the ability to drive campers (if 21+) are considered advantages.
Market context
In California, support roles that work with children often draw steady interest because schools and programs need staff who can help maintain safe, inclusive environments. These roles can be competitive when candidates already have CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention training, plus experience working with diverse groups of children. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications are current before applying.
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