Lead Day Camp Counselor

*** Full- Time Monday- Friday 7:30 A.M.- 5:30 P.M., Pay Rate: $20.00 Per Hour***

**** TEMPORARY POSITION 06/03/2026- 08/14/2026***

The Salvation Army Mission: 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/Primary Purpose: The Head Counselor is responsible for program and counseling leadership for assigned counselors and approximately 40 campers. This role assists in General Staff Orientation and in implementing all rules to all program staff members during the summer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• This position is required to adhere to and enforce all camp policies, procedures and safety regulations, always making camper and staff safety a priority and know where assigned staff are all at 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 with transportation of campers/staff.
• Monitor daily time off for Counselor.
• Provides 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.
  • Provide spiritual direction to the campers as needed and record all accounts of a young person accepting Christ or requesting prayer.
  • Instruction/guidance in care of property, personal hygiene, table manners and conduct in the dining hall
  
  
  
  
• 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 day.
• Assist with camper check-in and check-out.
• Supervise the maintaining of camp: doors locked, and camp guidelines, to all counseling staff members during camp sessions and days off.
• Supervise staff lounge area for cleanliness and appropriate behavior.
• Assist camp leadership in conducting staff devotions.
• Driving is an essential function of this role.
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position is responsible for seven counselors.

Education and/or Experience: Minimum three years of college preferred with a preference for 6 months related experience in a personal relationship with Christ and working with youth.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

• Ability to be flexible and able to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
• Basic skills in Microsoft software along with the ability to access payroll, timekeeping, and personal data via a web-based system.
• Administrative skills to include utilization of standard office equipment, data entry, 10-key, attention to detail and filing.
• Good communication skills both written and spoken, and ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to create a Christian atmosphere and support the infusion of Christian Outreach through the programming.
• 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.

Other Qualifications: Must pass all applicable background checks. Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business. Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training within 90 days of hire, as established by The Salvation Army.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Safe From Harm, CPR and First Aid.

Physical Requirements: 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.

Working Conditions: 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.

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