2026 Summer Camp - Male Camp Counselor

The Salvation Army Southern California

4h•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves living with campers day and night, providing day-to-day supervision, care, and leadership for a group of up to 12 campers assigned to your cabin. The role aids in a camper’s spiritual, physical, social, and emotional development through various activities, supervision during free times, participation in daily programs, planning and implementing cabin activities, leading cabin devotionals, and assisting with hikes, large group games, swimming, and campfires. A personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and a passion for working with children ages 7-12 are required.

Requirements

High School Graduate
Self-motivation, good communication, and people skills
Possess good leadership skills
Possess good verbal and written communication skills
Be able to pass a child safety background check
Be detail oriented and well organized
Must be knowledgeable in the areas of children/personnel safety, planning, problem solving, and crisis intervention
Must have a personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
Must have a passion for working with children ages 7-12

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred but not mandatory
Experience working with children preferred

Responsibilities

Live in an assigned cabin with up to 12 children and provide leadership/supervision.
Provide leadership and guidance to campers on participation in the total camp program.
Plan and conduct daily group devotions with campers.
Provide close supervision of camper health and safety.
Maintain a quiet and organized table during mealtimes, encouraging communication and reinforcing good eating habits.
Ensure that campers maintain a high standard of personal and living quarters cleanliness.
Assist Program Leaders in teaching elective classes.
Participate in worship services, evening programs, campfires, carnivals, hikes, cookouts, and other program activities.
Encourage campers to actively participate in spiritually oriented activities.
Promote a joyous and comfortable Christian experience through personal witness.
Encourage campers to find a personal relationship with Christ.
Be sensitive to expected differences in religious and social upbringing.
Participate in retreats, as needed and scheduled.
Exhibit effective Christ-like conduct and service as an appropriate example for campers and staff.
Give support to the total camping program performing all other duties required to provide a consistently excellent program.
Attend and participate in all camp programs as required including, but not limited to evening programs, chapel activities, and staff meetings.
Follow all policies and procedures.
Maintain cleanliness and order in your person and living quarters.
Assist with cleanup of the total camp at the end of each session and at the conclusion of the summer.
Perform other duties as assigned.