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Salvation Army a Georgia
Kerrville, Texas

KROC Academy Counselor (4276)

CounselorIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Compensation

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: TX-Kerrville KROC - Kerrville, TX 78028Position Type: Part Time with Benefits 20 or MoreEducation Level: High School Diploma/GEDJob Shift: DayJob Category: RecreationABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY Schedule/Hours: Part-time and occasional Evening and or Saturday This position is responsible for: Implements, monitors, and leads children participating in programs and services within the Kroc Academy after-school program, camps, activities and events.

Evaluates activities and provides recommendations to supervisor(s) regarding program enhancements. Serves as a youth mentor to ensure academic success, recreational and art exposure, healthy lifestyles, and good character are goals for all participants.

Builds and maintains a professional relationship with program participants and their families to help advance the mission of The Salvation Army Kroc Center and Kroc Academy. Ensures the security, safety, cleanliness, and exceptional hygiene is maintained for all campers.

Duty 1: Provides constant care for the needs of children/youth in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy manner; recognizes mentorship opportunities while acknowledging the strengths, challenges, preferences, and general attitude of each child; explains Kroc Academy offerings and aligns program options with individual goals.

Duty 2: Infuses the gospel within programs as provided by supervisor(s) and/or Corps staff; emphasizes Bible verses, draws conclusions between Biblical themes and activities/projects.

Duty 3: Provides opportunities for physical and mental stimulation through both inside and outside learning activities Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to participate in a variety of sporting events including throwing and catching a ball, running and jumping. Duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis.

Employee Benefits: Person Time Off 403b savings plan Supplemental insurance plans Life insurance Qualifications

Education and Experience High school diploma or G.E.D. required, and six months experience providing adult supervision to children in a camp, school or community center environment preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Licenses & Certifications - and/or additional as required by state child care licensure regulations CPR & First Aid Blood Borne Pathogens Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans / Disabled

Key Responsibilities

This role involves implementing, monitoring, and leading children in Kroc Academy after-school programs, camps, activities, and events while serving as a youth mentor focused on academic success, recreation, healthy lifestyles, and good character. Responsibilities also include maintaining a professional relationship with participants and families and ensuring the security, safety, cleanliness, and hygiene of all campers.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or GED is required, with a preference for six months of experience supervising children in a camp, school, or community center setting. Candidates must also meet attendance requirements and be able to participate in various physical activities like running, jumping, throwing, and catching a ball.

Key Skills

Program ImplementationYouth MentoringAcademic Success SupportRecreational ExposureHealthy Lifestyles PromotionCharacter DevelopmentFamily Relationship BuildingSafety ManagementCleanliness MaintenanceChild SupervisionProgram EvaluationGospel InfusionPhysical Activity FacilitationMental Stimulation Facilitation

Recreation Therapy — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 28% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates KROC Academy Counselor (4276) at SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA a 6.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Counseling — ranked against 13,631 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.7
Better work-life than 60% of Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 13,631 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Kerrville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$376k
Typical market rent
$1,801/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Salvation Army a Georgia

Non-profit Organization Management
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Person Time Off
403b Savings Plan
Supplemental Insurance Plans
Life Insurance