Summer Camp Lead Counselor
Summer Camp Lead Counselor
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Job Description
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:
The Counseling Staff Leader is a guide and trainer for summer camp counselors and is responsible for the conduct and behavior of counselors. They are also a spiritual mentor for counselors and 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
- Must have summer camp counselor experience
- Selfmotivation good communication and people skills are also necessary
- Experience working with children preferred
- Experience supervising others
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:
- Ensure Counselors conduct themselves appropriately and carry out their assigned duties
- Hold midweek devotions with your counselors
- Ensure counselors are holding adequate nightly devotions with their campers
- Provide mentorship and assist counselors when issues arise
- Meet with your counselors frequently to disseminate information provide feedback and debrief camping sessions
- Maintain open lines of communication with counselors and supervisors. Be the intermediary between the other Program Staff and your counselors.
- Correct inappropriate behavior and remind counselors of the correct approach. Report counselors unwillingness to correct unsafe/inappropriate behavior.
- Fulfill counselor duties in the absence of a counselor or as required by program needs
- Ensure night watch is being done properly
- Work actively with the Program Staff to quickly resolve any issues of concern
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 a 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
