What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Counselor position at The Salvation Army of Alamance County?
Location: Burlington, NC
Position Type: Seasonal; Full-Time (June 2, 2025 - August 8,2025)
Pay Range: $12.00/hour
About this opportunity: We are looking for a passionate, motivated, and energetic Camp Counselors to join our team this summer! This position would be responsible for planning, implementing, supervising, and evaluating activities for Youth Center members while supporting The Salvation Army Red Shield Youth Center in areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character, and Citizenship.
This position is responsible for:
·Supervising Youth; Provides guidance and role modeling to members.
·Promotes and stimulates program participation.
· Implements and administers programs, services and activities for Club members in an effective manner
· Promotes and stimulates program participation.
· Monitors and evaluates programs, services, and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the branch at all times
What we are looking for in you:
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
and
previous work in related field with Children and Youth preferred
and
Commitment to actively participate in a Professional Development Plan including Level II & Levell III
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Ability to deal comfortably with stressful situations and follow emergency procedures.
Ability to multi-task, ability to follow instructions and complete tasks in a safe and effective manners.
Ability to interact with co-workers and the public in a positive, professional manner.
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.
Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines and time constraints.
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing and walking on a frequent change basis
Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor recreational environment where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt and the like.
To learn more about the name of program or location, visit salvationarmyalamance.org!
Why work for us?
The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.
Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…
· Passionate
· Compassionate
· Uplifting
· Brave
· Trustworthy
Additional Information:
All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
To apply, click on the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.
Application Submittal Period: 03/17/2025 – 04/17/2025
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $12.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Experience with children: 1 year (Required)
- Summer Camp: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Burlington, NC 27217: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12