Camp Counselor (3746)

THE SALVATION ARMY • Burkesville, KY

31d • Onsite

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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees