Camp Counselor

*** THIS IS A TEMPORARY FULL-TIME SUMMER DAY CAMP POSITION***

May 27th, 2026 through July 24th, 2026

Monday - Friday from 8am - 5pm

Pay Rate: $80 Per Day

The Salvation Army Mission:  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.

Summary/Primary Purpose:  This position protects, guides, stimulates, and helps the children in our program. This position shares in developing our programs and program procedures. This position becomes the counselor, teacher, spiritual leader, confidante, and role model.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following.  Other similar and related duties may be assigned

In addition to the duties and responsibilities below the counselor will adhere to and enforce all camp policies, procedures and safety regulations, always making camper safety a priority.  They will also know where the campers assigned to them are at all times while on camp grounds or on off-camp field trips.

• Attend general staff training week, and read all material mailed prior to training week.
• Provide leadership and direction to an assigned group of campers in daily activities, which include, but are not limited to:
  • Present the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the campers by conducting devotions, prayer time, and Bible class. Be available to provide spiritual direction to the campers as needed and record all accounts of a young person accepting Christ or requesting prayer.
  • Instruction/guidance in cabin cleanliness and care of property.
  • Instruction/guidance in personal hygiene.
  • Instruction/guidance on table manners and conduct in the dining hall
  • Guidance/Discipline to campers on an as needed basis according to the policies and procedures.
  • Overnight campouts and other pioneering activities.

• Attend and participate in all scheduled activities, programs, staff meetings, devotions, and meals unless otherwise directed.
• Prepare and conduct or assist with, activities, classes and programs as assigned.
• Assist in camp clean-up at the close of each camp, in preparation for the next group. Assist with camper check-in and check-out.
• Inspect and assure that your assigned cabin is clean, safe, and in good repair. (Complete maintenance requests and return to the office).
• Successfully complete the Salvation Army Safe From Harm training, the ARC CPR and First Aid Training or be able to supply documentation of previous and current certification.
• Supervise health issues that may arise with your campers, including knowing which of your campers require medication and reminding them to see the Camp Health Officer as needed. Maintain cabin first aide kit (seek replenishment from Health Officer).
• Responsible for essential functions of secondary position (see additional job description).

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. They will assist in creating a Christian atmosphere and support the infusion of Christian Outreach through the programming.  Preferred 6 months related experience in a personal relationship with Christ and working with youth.  This individual must be of good character, mature and able to uphold the Christian standards and ministries of The Salvation Army in all areas of job responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience: Minimum one year of college preferred and one year preferred previous experience working with children in any setting.  Will provide on the job training

COMPUTER SKILLS: None required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

None required.  Will provide Safe From Harm training as well as CPR and First Aid training

Other Qualifications: Must pass all applicable background checks.  English proficiency sufficient for communication with supervisors, co-workers, clients and customers.  Must live on campgrounds throughout duration of employment in camper cabin.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 

Work Environment:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Comments: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to revisions at the discretion of the employer.

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.

Qualifications:

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Salary : $80