Job Description

Classification Temporary, Full-Time, Non-Exempt, 35-37.5 hours/week, 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Monday-Friday beginning on May 26, 2026, and ending August 7, 2026.

Salary $17.50 per hour

Job Focus: This position ensures the safety of all children as they engage in all camp activities, on-site and on field trips. Counselors assist in planning activities and lead interactive learning stations to enhance students’ skills. They are role models for all students through their action, language, personal hygiene, and positive attitudes.

Benefits

• Changing the lives of elementary school children
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Qualifications

• An understanding willingness to uphold The Salvation Army’s Mission
• Experience working with school age children.
• Interest in or pursuing a degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology or Child Development, preferred or we are willing to train the right candidate.
• Current certification in CPR/first aid, communicable diseases, and child abuse prevention and recognition, preferred, or we will work with you to obtain.
• The Ability to maintain ODJFS standards for employees and program operation, we will train.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s license and the ability to obtain and maintain driving privileges per Salvation Army insurance standards (if driving is a requirement)

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 Christand to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.