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Job Title


Community Center Summer Day Camp Program Aide


Company : The Salvation Army


Location : Buffalo, NY


Created : 2026-04-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Overview Seeking Seasonal Summer Day Camp Program Aides to join our Buffalo Area Services Team Our Seasonal opportunities offer Sick time SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION: To assist the Summer Camp Director in providing a safe, structured daily activity schedule for a group of eight to ten campers ages 5-12 years. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + Assist campers in craft, educational and recreational activities + Aid in providing supervision to children on and off premises as needed + Act as a mediator and role model in helping children learn self control and problem solving + Ensure all health and safety procedures are observed + Assist in meal distribution + Attend and participate in all required trainings, workshops, and information sessions as required + Maintain program fidelity at all times as required + Participate in all other duties and activities as requested or assigned Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice due to business needs. Qualifications SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: u00b7 High School Diploma/GED u00b7 Desire and ability to work in a team environment u00b7 Desire and ability to work with children u00b7 Ability to communicate effectively with staff, campers and parents u00b7 Ability to assist or lead with the teaching of activities u00b7 Energetic, sense of humor, patient and self-control u00b7 Safety oriented at all We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Job LocationsUS-NY-Buffalo Job ID 2026-15133 Category Social Services Compensation Total compensation exceeds the stated hourly rate Compensation Min USD $17.00/Hr. Compensation Max USD $17.00/Hr. Type Temporary Full-Time