Lead Overnight Counselor, Summer Camp

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 and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Position Summary

Cabin Leaders are the primary caregivers for each camper. The Cabin Leader is responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, and carrying out activities and guiding campers in their personal growth and daily schedule.

Essential Functions

Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their cabin, within activities and throughout the camp in order to meet the intended camper outcomes.

Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, and involvement in the camp program.

Assure your campers are properly supervised at all times.

Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff.

Provide the daily care of each camper within your supervision including recognition of personal health needs.

Ensure that campers receive their medications as directed by health care staff.

Be alert to campers and staff needs and assist them with personal and/or health problems, and discuss with camp health staff when appropriate.

Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure proper and safe utilization and maintenance. Report repairs needed promptly to program director.

Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.

Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures. Set a good example to campers and others in regard to general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.

Contribute to verbal and written evaluations and communication as requested.

Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning, and leading those as assigned. Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights, and other all‑camp activities and camp functions.

Stimulate enthusiasm in your campers during inspections, contests, and other camp activities.

Set an example in being prompt to cabin activities and use of proper manners, language, etc.

Properly maintain the cabin you are assigned to.

Prepare and present daily cabin devotions. Your goal should be to be a good Christian role model during the summer and share your Christian faith to campers with an open mind that some may come from different religious backgrounds and might have different beliefs.

Develop and implement exciting and meaningful cabin activities and campfire skits.

Observe daily reveille and curfew hours.

Complete weekly statistic and evaluation forms.

Work the occasional Monday‑Saturday week to accommodate a longer work week.

Working Conditions

Cabin Leaders will receive training on how, and be expected, to confidently use camp safety equipment, laundry machines, and a variety of program‑specific tools.

Cabin Leaders should be comfortable being active throughout the day. This can include standing for periods of time, light lifting (up to 50 lbs), walking around camp, and participating in outdoor activities like hiking or basic climbing. The role also involves using hands‑on skills for camp equipment and activities, along with typical hearing and vision abilities needed to help supervise and support campers.

Because camp life exists within nature and is an overnight program, Cabin Leaders live on site, work a full day schedule, and work with simple but comfortable facilities. Days often include sun, warm weather, and occasional encounters with typical outdoor wildlife.

Training and support are provided so staff feel prepared and confident in this environment.

PAY RATE

$360 per week

Minimum Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age or a high school graduate.

Personal Christian commitment and desire to share the Christian message with children.

Desire to work with children and ability to interact with them.

Ability to relate to one's peer group.

Ability to accept supervision and guidance.

Ability to assist in teaching activities.

Good character, integrity, adaptability, enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self‑control.

Must submit health history record prior to first day of work.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Ability to communicate, participate and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff.

Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior‑management techniques.

Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards.

Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

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