Conservatory Camp Counselor (3926)

THE SALVATION ARMY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Ministerial Responsibilities Performs ministry functions such as presenting approved devotional material to campers, praying with a camper, or leading in Christian songs, etc. Participates in regular camp worship meetings and times of prayer. Leads devotional activities with campers. Supports the seeker’s ministry and prays with campers as needed; accompanies campers who come to the altar during the closing worship meeting at the end of the camp session. Demonstrates Christ-like care and will be responsible for praying with campers, encouraging them spiritually, and guiding them in their Christian walk. While on duty, staff members conducting these ministerial responsibilities must ensure that their words, actions, and behavior align with the doctrines and theology of The Salvation Army. Supervision Responsibilities Supervises and organizes an assigned group of campers during scheduled activities and during unscheduled blocks of time, in accordance with camp rules and regulations. Promotes and encourages campers' participation to ensure a pleasant camp experience. Supervises cabin clean-up and work details. Coordinates and leads youth through their daily schedule, ensuring punctuality and responsibility. Cabin Management Responsibilities Lives with a group of campers and helps each camper adjust and get to know other campers and camp life. Both counselors must accompany campers back to the cabin and prepare for bedtime. One counselor must be in the room with the campers for 30-45 minutes after lights are out to ensure campers have settled for the night. Ensure that all beds in the cabin are at least 30 inches apart; there should be adequate space to allow freedom of movement and provide an emergency exit. Stays in the cabin with your kids at night. You may leave your cabin for a legitimate reason, but only if you have another staff member of age who does not have camper responsibility at the time to cover for you. Safety Responsibilities Provides constant care for campers' needs in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy manner. Interprets and maintains camper compliance with camp rules and the camp safety and health regulations. Program Responsibilities Participates enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team, delivering and supervising evening programs, special events, overnights, and other all-camp activities and camp functions. Assists with program activities and other assigned activities, working closely with program staff. Maintains the camp materials in an orderly fashion; maintains accountability for any laundry, money, and supplies necessary for camp programs. May assist in cleaning the cabins, kitchen, tables, floors, etc., in accordance with established sanitary standards. May assist in preparing and serving snacks and meals; ensure that campers receive nutritional and tasty food; provide a positive, relaxed atmosphere during mealtimes, and encourage conversation. Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
Six months of experience teaching child development or youth programs in a church is preferred.
Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
CPR and First Aid Certification

Responsibilities

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
Performs ministry functions such as presenting approved devotional material to campers, praying with a camper, or leading in Christian songs, etc.
Demonstrates Christ-like care and will be responsible for praying with campers, encouraging them spiritually, and guiding them in their Christian walk
Supervises and organizes an assigned group of campers during scheduled activities and during unscheduled blocks of time, in accordance with camp rules and regulations
Promotes and encourages campers' participation to ensure a pleasant camp experience
Supervises cabin clean-up and work details
Coordinates and leads youth through their daily schedule, ensuring punctuality and responsibility
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
Interprets and maintains camper compliance with camp rules and the camp safety and health regulations
Participates enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team, delivering and supervising evening programs, special events, overnights, and other all-camp activities and camp functions
Assists with program activities and other assigned activities, working closely with program staff
Maintains the camp materials in an orderly fashion; maintains accountability for any laundry, money, and supplies necessary for camp programs
May assist in cleaning the cabins, kitchen, tables, floors, etc., in accordance with established sanitary standards
May assist in preparing and serving snacks and meals; ensure that campers receive nutritional and tasty food; provide a positive, relaxed atmosphere during mealtimes, and encourage conversation
Performs other duties as assigned