Camp Counselor (Male) (4121)
About The Position
This position is responsible for: Plans, implements, coordinates, and supervises an assigned group of children and youth participating in a Christian Camp; promotes quality of programs and safety of campers at all times; provides faith-based guidance and role modeling to campers; promotes and stimulates camper participation; coordinates and leads campers through their daily schedule ensuring punctuality and responsibility; supervises campers during unscheduled program time and evenings; 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.
Requirements
- Ability to meet attendance requirements.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
- Some physical requirements of the Camp Counselor position include endurance, including climbing, standing, 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 available.
- Operate with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and varying environmental conditions.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Six months’ experience teaching child development or youth programs in a church preferred, OR Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- CPR and First Aid Certification
Responsibilities
- Performs ministry functions such as presenting approved devotional material to campers, praying with a camper, or leading in Christian songs, etc.
- Lives with a group of campers and helps each camper adjust and get to know other campers and camp life.
- Provides constant care for campers' needs in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy manner.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
