Cabin Leader
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Job Description
Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 04.15.2025
Hourly Wage: $450/Wk
Hours Per Week: 40
Status: Exempt / Full Time Temporary / Seasonal (JUNE 16 AUGUST 15 2025
Number of Positions: 8
Department: Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen
Position: Cabin Leader
Supervisor: Head Cabin Leader
The Salvation Army 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.
Application Instructions:
Complete the online job application upload a resume.
To apply online go to: Cabin Leader
To apply in person go to 8495 SE Monterey Ave Happy Valley OR 97086. Bring a resume and complete the job application provided to you.Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Questions contact Capt. Edgar Azueta at or call. Capt. Azueta is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.
Recruiting AccommodationStatement:
To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process please contactoremail attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.
Scope of Position:
Guide Cabin groups of 810 campers through successful participation in all aspects of the residential camp program.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum High School Graduate or equivalent required.
- 1 season of summer camp experience or 6 months in equivalent work preferred.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Desire to work with youth.
- Be a Christian with a strong demonstrative commitment to following Jesus Christ and biblical principles who is enthusiastic energetic and creative in spiritual leadership.
- Possess leadership skills with the ability to supervise care for and provide necessary guidance for campers 24 hours a day.
- Ability to communicate well with others from diverse backgrounds ages and nationalities.
- Ability to pass the Food Handlers Exam
- Ability to work in groups.
- Ability to observe camper behavior assess its appropriateness enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
- Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related at all times.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and be comfortable working with a high degree of independence.
- Good character integrity and adaptability
- Enthusiasm sense of humor patience and selfcontrol
- Detail oriented
- Selfstarter
- Ability to read write and communicate well in the English language.
- Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
- Good analytical skills
- Ability and willingness to keep information confidential.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Live in a cabin and provide consistent and active supervision promote group unity and know about each campers needs.
- Guide direct and monitor an assigned cabin of campers during scheduled daily camp activities and programs such as cabin clean up mealtimes evening activities transitional times and overnight.
- Communicate regularly with the Head Counselor conveying needs and concerns regarding campers.
- Assist in any behavior and/or emotional issues under the guidance of the Head Cabin Leader.
- Respond to and provide opportunities for discussion of individual or group problems or concerns among campers.
- Lead devotions daily to campers
- Turn in all camperrelated forms promptly such as seeker forms incident forms safety reports and Notice Of Concern.
- Lead the development of cabin rules that are compliant with camp policies and procedures.
- Set a good example for campers and others including language cleanliness punctuality sportsmanship and table manners.
- Adhere to camp health codes and safety guidelines for all campers.
- Guide assigned Staff in Training (SIT) regarding your assigned campers and activities.
- Report immediately any issues or concerns regarding assigned SIT to DYCS
General Duties:
- Foster and nurture Christian faith and discipleship in visible fruitful ways to and with campers
- Enforce respect for personal property camp equipment and facilities.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all staff volunteers and campers.
- Enforce adherence to camp and Salvation Army policies and procedures.
- Participate and/or assist in all summer camp programs as required e.g. chapel staff meetings campfire campwide games freetime electives etc.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head Cabin Leader.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to sit walk stand bend squat climb kneel hike and twist continuously for up to 1520 minutes at a time
- Ability to grasp push and pull objects.
- Ability to lift to 25 lbs.
- Physical ability to respond to a variety of situations; must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire evacuation illness or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- There may be phone and inperson contact with others from diverse backgrounds who may be angry hostile confused or frustrated.
- May be required to work in all areas of camp including but not limited to the kitchen dish room laundry facility and grounds.
- Working in a distinctively Christian environment
- Possible exposure to communicable diseases
- Work outdoors sometimes in inclement weather.
- Work around dust odor and high noise levels
MISCELLANEOUS:
The Salvation Army does have a dress code. This will be shared with you at the time of employment.
The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history information check. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude employment. The circumstances involved in the conviction(s) will be considered.
The Salvation Army provides a smoke and drugfree work environment for all employees and volunteers.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform 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 to 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.
The position has access to confidential and private information. Confidentiality and privacy must be observed. An understanding of professional boundaries
Employment Type
Full-Time
