What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Cabin Counselor - Female position at The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division?
Position Summary: The Lead Cabin Counselor will monitor, lead and control a group of children. This position will work with children, fellow workers, and staff to provide a safe and meaningful summer camp experience in a Christian environment.
Essential Responsibilities
Education/Experience:
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
Essential Responsibilities
- Assist in supervising cabin counselors and emergency procedures drills, reporting all information to the Program Director
- Work with counselors to answer questions on procedure, problems, program ideas and operational supplies
- Assist in cabin inspection following each camp session
- Assist in the planning and presentation of camp orientation as requested
- Review related program policy and manuals to recommend improvements
- Responsible for welcoming, settling, and safety of campers for each session
- Ensure campers are aware of personal cleanliness, appropriately dressed for the weather and take precautions in dealing with sun and insect protection
- Be an example of and encourage respect at all times
- Take note of all announcements
- Assist in teaching activities as needed
- Be sure each camper is getting proper rest. Encourage a rest time for tired campers. Encourage promptness throughout the day, including lights-out time
- Lead the cabin group on dining hall procedures, cabin cleanliness, meal cookouts, overnight camp outs, group activities and nightly devotions
- Serve as spotters at lakefront as needed
- Plan activities for the cabin group on rainy days unless otherwise programmed
- On each camp closing day, check out cabin group
- Sanitize showers and bathrooms daily, sanitize dorm area after each session, ensuring safe storage of all cleaning supplies
- Complete appropriate daily reports each day, share with the Program Director, or local leaders, any concerns for follow-up after camp
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education/Experience:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or GED, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Previous experience working with children preferred
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
- Basic computer skills required
- Complete Safe From Harm and keep current as needed