Summer Day Camp Counselor (w/Driving)

usesalvationarmy· Youth Work
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📍 Springfield, OH, USTEMPORARY

About this role

Overview

REPORTS TO:     Day-camp Driver/Counselor            

SUPERVISES:      no employees                                             

STATUS:               Non-Exempt                                             

SCHEDULE:       Seasonal full-time, 35-40 hours based on program needs for the duration of the six-week program.

FUNCTION:  The Day Camp Counselors are responsible for providing the campers with a safe, enriching, and fun program. The counselors are the primary caregivers and program leaders for the campers or program participants. It is expected that the counselor will actively participate/interact with the children. They will also be expected to assist the children with activities, including dressing for the pool and/or using the restroom, as the participants’ disabilities demand.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in all required training
  • Help to develop daily activities
  • Supervise all children within your assigned group
  • Maintain an active awareness of all participants in your area
  • Prepare breakfast and lunch for participants
  • Assist children with special needs based on individual disabilities. This includes diaper changes and cleanup.
  • Help organize and lead rainy-day activities
  • Assist with the transportation of campers
  • Assist with daily activities
  • Anything else required for a successful camp experience.
  • Assist with building clean-up and set up. The building is to be left clean at the end of each day.

    • Qualifications

  • Minimum 21 years of age
  • 1 year of experience with people with disabilities
  • Must be safety conscious/oriented
  • Must be able to read, write, and communicate clearly in English
  • Must have the ability to work and relate well with individuals with varying needs
  • Must be able to handle difficult situations/confrontations in a professional/civil manner
  • Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Driver’s License with two or fewer violations (moving or accident) over the past two years
  • Must possess the ability to pass the online Salvation Army Fleet Safety Driver’s Test

    • Frequently Asked Questions

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    This Summer Day Camp Counselor (w/Driving) role at usesalvationarmy is based in Springfield, OH, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
    Is the Summer Day Camp Counselor (w/Driving) role at usesalvationarmy full-time or part-time?
    This is listed as a TEMPORARY position. It is posted as a Summer Day Camp Counselor (w/Driving) role in the Youth Work department at usesalvationarmy.
    Which team or department does the Summer Day Camp Counselor (w/Driving) at usesalvationarmy belong to?
    This Summer Day Camp Counselor (w/Driving) position is part of the Youth Work department at usesalvationarmy. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
    How do I apply for the Summer Day Camp Counselor (w/Driving) position at usesalvationarmy?
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    When was the Summer Day Camp Counselor (w/Driving) job at usesalvationarmy posted?
    This Summer Day Camp Counselor (w/Driving) position at usesalvationarmy was posted on Mar 20, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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