Head Counselor

Salvation Army USA•Nevada City, CA

42d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide guidance and support to all counselors assigned to you. Develop and implement cabin activities and events and ensure that safety and appropriate supervision is provided for all campers at all times. Assist the Leadership Mentor with the training and development of Leadership Program-Counselors in Training. Provide leadership and care for a group of 8 to 12 campers, assuming responsibility for their safety, health and program involvement, while utilizing all resources of the camp, guiding them through a positive camping experience in harmony with the goals and objectives of Camp Del Oro when needed.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have general skills in working with children

Nice To Haves

Preferred previous camping experience either as a camper or as a staff member

Responsibilities

Plan and implement weekly meetings. These meetings should include troubleshooting camper issues, briefing activities, brainstorming programs, prayer time, etc.
Check in daily with each counselor.
Schedule a daily planning and prep period.
Plan for and prepare counselor evaluations twice during the summer. one after week 3 and one after week 8, and present to the Program Director for discussion regarding each counselor's performance and areas of strength and weakness. Write a plan that will address any weakness and maximize the strengths of each counselor.
Teach and model for CIT's appropriate counseling techniques.
Assign CIT's to program and cabin tasks appropriate to their training.
Complete weekly evaluation of your CIT's and submit report to the Leadership Mentor for review and discussion.
Work closely and cooperatively with cabin counselors to ensure the smooth delegation of responsibilities between counselors and their resident program staff. Encourage the counselor/program staff to make a communication plan and stick to it.
Present appropriate materials for cabin contracts to the counselors on arrival days. Check in with counselors during the "moving into cabin" time.
Assist the Program Director in cabin assignments before and sometimes during registration.
Prepare and deliver one devotion per week to one cabin each week-having visited each cabin by the end of the summer. Sit in on at least one devotion per week-having observed each counselor by the end of the summer.
Assist with cabin management when and where needed.
Ensure that the cabins are supervised at all times in accordance with Camp Del Oro policies.
Complete any required forms as may be related to camper or program evaluation, or health documentation.
Spend time with, befriend, and interact with all counselors in order to foster a quality camping experience in accordance with the stated goals of The Salvation Army's camping program
Be an appropriate and effective example for both campers and staff members, exhibiting conduct, concern, and service
Report any suspected child abuse issues to the Program Director and take necessary actions to report it properly
Report general property maintenance issues to the Operations Director through appropriate channels.
Attend and participate in evening programs and spiritual activities.
Maintain a standard of cleanliness in personal grooming and in living quarters.
Assist with the cleanup of the total camp at the end of each session and at the conclusion of the summer.