Seasonal Summer Overnight Female Counselor (Summer 2027) (This position will be housed at the Camp Site)

Salvation Army Careers•Wasilla, AK

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Overnight Female Counselor provides leadership and care for a group of approximately 6–10 campers, taking responsibility for their safety, health, and participation in camp programs. The counselor uses camp resources to help campers have a positive experience in keeping with the goals and objectives of King’s Lake Camp. The position is housed at the camp site, and the counselor must stay at camp while camp is in session; room and board are provided. The role includes guiding campers through program activities, supervising them during meals and in their cabin living area, leading daily group devotions, and accompanying them to camp-related activities. The counselor also completes camper, program evaluation, and health documentation; participates in camp programs and campers’ and staff’s spiritual formation; and helps maintain a safe, respectful, and clean camp environment. The position is temporary and full-time, and reports to the Youth Specialist.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must pass all background checks required by The Salvation Army.
Demonstrated ability to work with young people ages 7 and older.
Must perform duties efficiently and demonstrate good judgment.
Must be able to stay at camp while camp is in session.
Must understand, follow, and give written and oral instructions.
Must be comfortable working face-to-face and by telephone with diverse individuals.
Must be able to use speech and hearing for ordinary and telephone conversation.
Must be able to perform the essential duties, with or without accommodation.
Must acknowledge and respect The Salvation Army’s religious purposes and ensure work-related conduct does not conflict with or undermine its religious mission.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in a camp setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and guidance to counselors.
Provide leadership and care for a group of approximately 6–10 campers.
Provide care and guidance to assigned camper groups through all program components.
Supervise assigned groups during meal times.
Direct and supervise daily clean-up of the cabin living area.
Conduct group devotions for camper groups each day at the designated time.
Accompany assigned groups to all camp-related activities.
Complete forms related to campers, program evaluation, or health documentation.
Assist in camp program activities as directed; attend and participate in camp programs.
Actively participate in the spiritual formation of campers and staff.
Ensure campers respect personal property, camp equipment, and facilities.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff, volunteers, and campers.
Ensure campers adhere to camp and Salvation Army policies and procedures.
Provide supervision and promote the physical and emotional safety of campers and staff.
Maintain cleanliness in personal grooming and living quarters.
Assist with camp clean-up at the end of sessions and the summer.
Complete the required online Protect the Mission course and pass required background checks.
Perform other duties as assigned.