Summer Day Camp Program Lead
Main Salvation ArmyColorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Posted April 10, 2026
35020 - 35020 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The Salvation Army is the United States’ largest direct provider of social services, operating nearly 7,000 centers nationwide to serve communities with food, shelter, and emergency relief. Its mission blends faith‑based compassion with practical assistance, offering programs that address poverty, addiction, family support, and youth development while maintaining a commitment to nondiscrimination. The organization’s expansive reach and integrated approach—combining rehabilitation, after‑school initiatives, and disaster response—enable it to deliver comprehensive care across every zip code. As a global evangelical movement, it leverages a strong community network and a values‑driven culture to empower volunteers and staff to make a lasting impact.
Job Description
The Summer Day Camp Program Lead will work with kids to build positive relationships and foster a friendly, safe environment where children can grow and thrive. The Program Lead will collaborate with Program Aides and the Program Manager to deliver programming that meets the evolving needs of the children.
Requirements
- Assist with summer programming as needed, including supervision, guidance, and care for children in educational, enrichment, and recreational settings
- Provide leadership support to Corps ministry components integrated into the summer program
- Drive children to and from off-site field trips
- Ensure compliance with childcare licensing requirements
- Provide positive, encouraging instruction during group activities
- Assist with food preparation, serving, and cleanup
- Build partnerships with parents and maintain responsive, supportive relationships with children
- Help maintain discipline and encourage children to follow program rules
- Assist with general setup and cleanup of program areas and support opening/closing procedures for the facility
- Supervise rotations and manage sign-in and sign-out procedures
- Lead activities within assigned program departments
- Ensure each child is always accounted for
- Support the supervision of all children and ensure Program Aides are supervising children as required
- Maintain a safe and orderly environment
- Report all issues to the Program Manager.
- Follow all internal child-safety protocols (PTM), including proper incident documentation
- Attend mandatory staff trainings
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Sick leave benefit – 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire; sick time accrual is pro-rated for part-time hours.)
