Camp Counselor in Training Floater (Male) (4126)

The Salvation Army•Burkesville, KY

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for: Assists in any area as assigned by the Camp Head Counselor. Promotes program quality and camper safety at all times. Provides faith-based guidance and role modeling to campers. Promotes and stimulates camper participation. Ensures compliance with camp rules and regulations at all times. Participates alongside campers during camp worship meetings and times of prayer. Leads devotional activities and faith-based songs with campers and supports the seeker’s ministry. Serves as a backup to the camp staff. Key Responsibilities: Performs ministry functions such as presenting approved devotional material to campers, praying with a camper, or leading in Christian songs, etc. Assists Camp Counselor with a group of four to twelve campers and helps each camper adjust and get to know other campers and camp life. Perform as necessary ministry functions such as presenting approved devotional material to campers, praying with a camper, or leading in Christian songs, etc. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Some physical requirements of the Camp Counselor in Training/Floater position could be endurance, including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity are required for manipulating activities. Requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and to work irregular hours, delivering a program at the facility. Operate with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and varying environmental conditions. Why Work for Us: Since 1907, The Salvation Army has been operating camp programs across the southeast region of the United States. Today, The Salvation Army has eight camps in the South and over 40 across the country. Working at a Salvation Army camp isn’t like other jobs. You will earn an income, you will receive invaluable job experience, and you will make friendships that will last you a lifetime – but, unlike most other summer jobs, you will also powerfully impact the life of a child or teen for the better. At Salvation Army camps, disadvantaged kids (in particular) have three square meals a day, have the opportunity to further develop social skills, learn creation care, feel valued, and encounter God’s love. You will never regret saying “yes” to camp this summer. Apply for a Salvation Army camp and be part of something bigger than yourself: making lives better in Jesus’ name. Additional Information: All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. To apply, please complete the basic information in the “Apply Now” box, attach a resume (optional), click the Start Application button, and complete the required information. To learn more about Salvation Army Camps, click here! Qualifications Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Licenses and Certifications: CPR and First Aid Certification Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled

Requirements

Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
Some physical requirements of the Camp Counselor in Training/Floater position could be endurance, including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching.
Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity are required for manipulating activities.
Requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and to work irregular hours, delivering a program at the facility.
Operate with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and varying environmental conditions.
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

Responsibilities

Assists in any area as assigned by the Camp Head Counselor.
Promotes program quality and camper safety at all times.
Provides faith-based guidance and role modeling to campers.
Promotes and stimulates camper participation.
Ensures compliance with camp rules and regulations at all times.
Participates alongside campers during camp worship meetings and times of prayer.
Leads devotional activities and faith-based songs with campers and supports the seeker’s ministry.
Serves as a backup to the camp staff.
Performs ministry functions such as presenting approved devotional material to campers, praying with a camper, or leading in Christian songs, etc.
Assists Camp Counselor with a group of four to twelve campers and helps each camper adjust and get to know other campers and camp life.
Perform as necessary ministry functions such as presenting approved devotional material to campers, praying with a camper, or leading in Christian songs, etc.