Camp Counselor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.
• At least 1 year of childcare experience
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard
• Must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 90 days of employment.
• Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.
• Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
• Lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds
• May require bending, squatting, walking.
• May require standing for extended

Responsibilities

• The Head Counselor will be a key holder and have a code for the security system.
• Prepare daily activities and lessons to ensure a positive experience for all campers.
• Oversee counselor’s daily preparation needs; for example – daily supply gathering, routine building and security and equipment checks, proper cleaning and storing of materials at the conclusion of each day.
• Adequately communicate with all colleagues, campers, and supervisors.
• Be the first point of contact for parents in the morning.
• Communicate any special instructions with counselor staff at the beginning of each shift.
• Keep Community and Athletic Ministries Coordinator informed of any specific needs for improved program success.
• Lead, direct, and participate in all functions of summer programs; for example – recreation, meals, snacks, crafts, etc.
• Be primary point of contact in emergencies and fill out reports; accordingly, report incidents and/or accidents to The Community and Athletic Ministries Coordinator.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with clients, students, co-workers, and supervisors. This includes, but is not limited to, such actions as: conflict resolution in a professional manner; courteous treatment of staff, visitors, and students; respect of others’ property and person; as well as professional and appropriate communication to and about students, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Provide positive, encouraging, and uplifting attitude toward campers, counselors, and all summer program participants.
• Other tasks as assigned by leadership

Benefits

• Work with a great team!
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Hearing insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company-paid Pension Fund
• Voluntary Retirement Fund (403b)
• Voluntary Aflac products
• Voluntary Short-term Disability Ins
• Company-paid Long-term Disability Ins
• Other elective benefits