Camp Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Pay rate: $375 weekly

Temporary Summer Only

The Salvation Army 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 for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

A.BASIC PURPOSE
OVERVIEW: The objective of a counselor is to provide day-to-day supervision of, care for, and leadership of a group of eight to ten campers assigned to his or her cabin, utilizing all available resources of the camp to guide campers through a positive camping experience in harmony with the goals and objectives of Camp Del Oro.

B.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Seeing that continuous supervision is provided for the children assigned to his or her cabin, with priority of protecting the health and safety of the campers, providing enjoyable and educational camping experience, and promoting knowledge of and commitment to God
• Encouraging camper participation in all prescribed aspects of the camping program, seeing that the cabin functions according to daily program schedule and in accordance with standard operational procedures
• Conduct cabin devotions each night
• Set and enforce rules for the cabin which ensure safety, enjoyment, education, and socialization for the campers
• Refer chronic camper misbehavior problems to the Lead Counselor for appropriate measures
• Plan and conduct rainy-day activities in cabin area as necessitated by inclement weather conditions (the activities should include appropriate supervision by cabin staff)
• Maintain cleanliness of cabin through personal efforts and direction of camper efforts, to include camper sleeping areas, bathrooms, and counselors' quarters
• Assist in evening and special programs as requested by Lead Counselor and or Program Director, including participation in skit nights, etc.
• Lead or assist with an elective or emblem class
• Report general property maintenance issues to Operations Director through appropriate channels
• Provide evening and nighttime supervision of campers.
• Spend time with, befriend, and interact with all campers assigned to your cabin and in other cabin groups 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 Christ-like conduct, concern, and service
• Report any suspected child abuse issues to the Camp Director immediately
• Any other duties as assigned by your supervisor
• Assist the Camp Director in any other duty as requested in order to maintain a consistently high level of efficiency in the operation of the camp.

C. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
2. Must have general skills in working with children.
3. Preferred previous camping experience either as a camper or as a staff member.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis.
Ability to grasp, push, pull objects and tools.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.