What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Female Counselor position at The Salvation Army and Careers?
This position is responsible for: Planning, implementing, coordinating, and supervising an assigned group of children and youth participating in a Christian Camp; promotes quality of programs and safety of campers at all times; provides faith-based guidance and role modeling to campers; promotes and stimulates camper participation; coordinates and leads campers through their daily schedule ensuring punctuality and responsibility; supervises campers during unscheduled program time and evenings; ensures compliance with camp rules and regulations at all times. Participates alongside campers during camp worship meetings and times of prayer. Leads devotional activities and faith-based songs with campers and supports the seeker’s ministry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates Christ-like care and will be responsible for praying with campers, encouraging them spiritually, and guiding them in their Christian walk.
- While on duty, staff members conducting these ministerial responsibilities must ensure that their words, actions, and behavior align with the doctrines and theology of The Salvation Army.
- Supervises and organizes an assigned group of campers during scheduled activities and unscheduled blocks of time in cooperation with camp rules and regulations.
- Promotes and stimulates participation of campers to ensure a pleasant camp experience.
- Supervises cabin clean up and work details.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
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 the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers. Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity. Some physical requirements of the Camp Head Counselor position include endurance, including climbing, standing, bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity are required for manipulating activities. Requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available. Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions.
Why Work for Us:
Since 1907, The Salvation Army has been operating camp programs across the southeast region of the United States. Today, The Salvation Army has eight camps in the South and over 40 across the country. Working at a Salvation Army camp isn’t like other summer jobs. You will earn an income, you will receive invaluable job experience, and you will make friendships that will last you a lifetime – but, unlike most other summer jobs, you will also powerfully impact the life of a child or teen for the better. At Salvation Army camps, disadvantaged kids (in particular) have three square meals a day, have an opportunity to further develop social skills, learn creation care, feel valued, and encounter God’s love. You will never regret saying “yes” to camp this summer. Apply for a Salvation Army camp and be part of something bigger than yourself: making lives better in Jesus’ name.
Additional Information:
- Camp Staff Orientation will be held June 8 – 14, 2026, and participation is required. The 2026 summer Camp program session will be held June 15 - July 25, 2026. If you are unable to work the entire session, please let us know on your application.
- All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
- To apply, please select the “Apply Now” icon indicated on the job posting.
- Six months of experience teaching child development or youth programs in a church is preferred, and
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
License and Certifications:
- CPR and First Aid Certification
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