2026 Summer Camp - Male Lead Camp Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

2026 SUMMER CAMP SEASON RUNS JUNE 8, 2026 - JULY 31, 2026

MISSION STATEMENT
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

SCOPE OF POSITION:
The Lead Counselor is a guide and trainer for summer camp counselors and is responsible for the conduct and behavior of counselors. They are also a spiritual mentor for counselors and must have a personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and have a passion for working with children ages 7-12.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
• High School graduate, some college preferred
• Must have summer camp counselor experience
• Experience working with children required
• Experience supervising others
• Self-motivation, good communication, and people skills are also necessary

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
• 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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Ensure Counselors conduct themselves appropriately and carry out their assigned duties
• Hold mid-week devotions with your counselors
• Ensure counselors are holding adequate nightly devotions with their campers
• Provide mentorship and assist counselors when issues arise
• Meet with your counselors frequently to disseminate information, provide feedback, and debrief camping sessions
• Maintain open lines of communication with counselors and supervisors. Be the intermediary between the other Program Staff and your counselors.
• Correct inappropriate behavior and remind counselors of the correct approach. Report on counselor’s unwillingness to correct unsafe/inappropriate behavior.
• Fulfill counselor duties in the absence of a counselor or as required by program needs
• Ensure the night watch is being done properly
• Work actively with the Program Staff to quickly resolve any issues of concern

GENERAL DUTIES:
• 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 the teaching session and at the conclusion of
the summer

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
• Grasp, push, pull objects, and reach overhead
• Operate a telephone and computer
• Lift up to 25 lbs.
• Understand verbal and written information
• Sweep, clean and perform other janitorial tasks as needed

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without
accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request modification or adjustment to the job
or work environment in order meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will
attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue
hardship would result.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.