Camp Counselor

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 to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Live with the campers day and night provide day to day supervision of care for and leadership of a group of up to 12 campers assigned to your cabin. Aid in a campers spiritual physical social and emotional development through various activities supervision during free times participation in daily programs planning and implementing cabin activities leading cabin devotionals and helping with hikes large group games swimming and campfires. Must have a personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and have a passion for working with children ages 712.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High School Graduate some college preferred but not mandatory
• Selfmotivation good communication and people skills
• Experience working with children preferred

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Possess good leadership skills
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills
• Be able to pass a child safety background check
• Be detail oriented and well organized
• Must be knowledgeable in the areas of children/personnel safety planning problem solving and crisis intervention

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Live in an assigned cabin with up to 12 children and provide leadership/supervision
• Provide leadership and guidance to campers on participation in the total camp program. Promote the best possible camping program for the children.
• Plan and conduct daily group devotions with campers
• Provide close supervision of camper health and safety
• Maintain a quiet and organized table during mealtimes. Encourage communication and reinforce good eating habits and proper nutrition.
• Ensure that campers maintain a high standard of personal and living quarters cleanliness
• Assist Program Leaders in teaching elective classes
• Participate in worship services evening programs campfires carnivals hikes cookouts and other program activities
• Encourage the campers to actively participate in spiritually oriented activities
• Promote a joyous and comfortable Christian experience as through personal witness
• Encourage not pressure the campers to find a personal relationship with Christ
• Be sensitive to expected differences in religious and social upbringing
• Participate in retreats as needed and scheduled
• Performs other duties as assigned

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Exhibit effective Christlike conduct and service as an appropriate example for campers and staff
• Give support to the total camping program performing all other duties required to provide a consistently excellent program
• Attend and participate in all camp programs as required including but not limited to evening programs chapel activities and staff meetings
• Follow all policies and procedures
• Maintain cleanliness and order in your person and living quarters
• Assist with cleanup of the total camp at the end of teach session and at the conclusion of the summer

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sit walk stand bend squat climb kneel and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
• Grasp push pull objects and reach overhead
• Operate telephone and computer
• Lift up to 25 lbs.
• Understand verbal and written information
• Sweep clean and perform other janitorial tasks as needed

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

BENEFITS:

A generous benefits package is included with fulltime positions: paid holidays vacation time sick time and medical vision and dental insurance.

Health Insurance: Low biweekly premiums for employeeonly coverage Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary 1 and family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered.

Life and Voluntary Options. An employerpaid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life shortterm and longterm disability plans are available.

Retirement Plans: Employerfunded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50 vested at five years eligible service time. Plus an employeefunded voluntary 403(b) option.

Parental Leave: The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.

Sick Leave: 12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one eligible for use after three months service time.

Paid Vacation:

• Two weeks annually accruing from day one for nonexempt positions.
• Four weeks annually accruing from day one for exempt positions.
• Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months service time.

Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays 1 floating holiday per year

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.