Day Camp Counselor

Job Category: Childcare/Day Care/Day Camp Requisition Number: DAYCA024199 Posted: May 6, 2026 Full-Time On-site Rate: $21.30 USD per hour Locations Showing 1 location Seattle Temple Corps Salvation Army Greenwood Ave N Seattle, WA 981033011, USA Description Reports To: Children’s & Youth Ministry Director Schedule: M-F 8 am-4:30pm, 7/27/26-8/28/26 Looking for a responsible camp counselor (Lead counselor and support staff) to supervise and guide activities. Usually, the Day Camp Counselor would be responsible for no more than 6 kids at a time from 6-13 year old. Most of the time, the counselor will have the aid of an assistant counselor and/or Children’s & Youth Ministry Director. The Counselor would provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for campers to have fun social experiences. The job requires leading activities such as arts and crafts and encouraging children to come up with ideas that support their interests. Duties and Responsibilities To provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for campers Instruction and facilitation (or assist with) of indoor and outdoor activities on campus Oversee the health and safety of campers Utilize approved safety practices Provide appropriate First Aid and submit written reports to Health Supervisor Create and supervise an emotionally healthy environment for campers as a camp counselor Complete designated paperwork, reports, etc. as a camp counselor Preparation before and after kids arrive Qualifications 18 years or older Child Care/Camp Counseling/ Teaching experience Ability to pass a background check First Aid/CPR certification Able to develop positive rapport with campers Reliability Working conditions: Counselor will primarily work within a classroom and outdoor settings on Campus located at the Seattle Temple Corps. Covid guidelines will be required to be followed. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision. The employee must lift, carry and move a minimum of 10 pounds on an occasional basis. Job Types: full-time, Temporary Pay: $21.30 per hour Experience: Childcare: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: First Aid Certification (Preferred) Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr