Head Counselor

This is a Temporary Position that will run from May 28, 2025 to July 25, 2025.

The working days for this position will be Monday-Friday and some weekends.

Pay is $90-$100 per day.

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.

SUMMARY: The Head Counselor is responsible for program and counseling leadership for eight Counselors and approximately 75 - 180 campers. The Head Counselor will assist in General Staff Orientation. They will also give support and guidance for camper and staff discipline when needed. The Head Counselor is in charge of implementing all rules to all program staff members during the summer. The Head Counselor will help coordinate evening programming with Camp Leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In addition to the duties and responsibilities below the Head Counselor will adhere to and enforce all camp policies, procedures and safety regulations, always making camper and staff safety a priority. They will also know where staff assigned to them are at all times.

• Attend/Assist with general staff training week, and read all material mailed prior to training week.
• Provide leadership as Head Counselor to Counselors and campers per session.
• Assist in supervising all counseling staff.
• Supervise nightly: curfew and cabin security.
• Assist with coordination of daily programming, evening programs, classes and activities.
• Assist with transportation of campers/staff.
• 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 camp-outs and other pioneering activities.
• Provide support and guidance for discipline of all counseling staff members.
• Participate in and attend all staff meetings, devotions, outings, and worship services.
• Attend to pre-camp preparation of Program: office, equipment, recreation areas, and lodging.
• Assist in leading camp clean-up at the close of each camp, in preparation for the next group. Assist with camper check-in and check-out.
• Supervise the maintaining of camp: lights out, doors locked, curfew compliance and camp guidelines, to all counseling staff members during camp sessions and days off.
• Supervise staff lounge area and staff living areas for cleanliness and appropriate behavior.
• 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.
• Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position will be responsible for up to eight counselors.

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 three years of college preferred and one year preferred previous experience working with children in any setting. Will provide on the job training.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

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 camp grounds throughout duration of employment.

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.

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.