Day Camp Coordinator

Overview

Position: Day Camp Coordinator

Department: York. PA

Availability of Position: 6/15/26 - 8/14/26

Schedule: FT, M-F 8:00am-4:00pm

Reporting Relationship: Community Center Director/Corps Officer

Salary: $20.00 per hour

 

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Remitted Tuition Program
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Responsibilities

Position Overview: The Day Camp Cordinator is a full time seasonal position that will assist with the running of the Corps Summer Camp Program, including assisting in hiring of staff, establishing and maintaining programs during the summer.

 

Description of Position: 

• The Day Camp Coordinator will assist the Corps Officers/Assistant Corps Officer with creative oversight and direction with every aspect of the daily Summer Day Camp Program, as well as being involved with hiring staff, orientation, and supervision.
• The Day Camp Coordinator will interact with parents and campers and must possess the ability and desire to work side by side with them for an exceptional experience of spiritual, emotional, physical, and intellecrual enhancement while in their care.
• The Day Camp Coordinator will perform other duties as assigned.
• The Day Camp Coordinator maintains a positive and professional demeanor during ineractions with members, guests, collegues, and the community.

 

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

Qualifications

Requirements:  

• Completed degree (Bachlors or Masters)
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in directing similar programs.
• Strong interest in educational development of children
• Working with a Christian organization we ask for a relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Good Communication Skills.
• Strong Work Ethic.
• Organizational Skills.
• Flexible
• Basic Technology Skills
• Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services Law requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and PA DHS Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check. In addition, completion of a Pennsylvania approved Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training is necessary prior to employment.
• Must understand and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below.

External candidates interested in this position please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org. 

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.

 

No phone calls please.

Released by the Human Resources Department on 4/16/2026

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The Salvation Army’s Mission StatementThe 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.

 

Req No: 2599