Head Counselor

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Finlayson (MN); On-site; USD 1,092,000 - 1,365,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board provided

Biweekly stipend

Job summary

The Salvation Army Northwoods Camp in Finlayson, MN is seeking staff for a seasonal role to supervise campers and support counselors during the summer program. Staff live on-site and receive a biweekly stipend with room and board provided.

You will participate in daily activities, meals, and programming while modeling positive relational skills. Applicants should be 18+, preferably have a HS diploma, and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in a youth summer camp setting or related youth work preferred.
• Must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be willing to participate in religious activities.
• Must pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Counselor support and scheduling duties as assigned.
• Monitor campers and program areas to ensure health and safety.
• Develop and maintain positive rapport with campers and colleagues.
• Supervise and lead an assigned group of campers in daily activities.
• Provide guidance and positive reinforcement and help enforce camp rules.
• Actively participate in all camp programs and activities.
• Attend nightly devotions and prayers with campers.

Skills

Counselor Support

Safety and Monitoring

Relationship Building

Camper Supervision

Camper Guidance

Program Participation

Spiritual Guidance

Education

Minimum age 18

HS diploma preferred

Camp experience or youth work preferred

Background checks

Job description

Position Summary

The Salvation Army Northwoods Camp in Finlayson, MN, is "doing the most good" by providing summer camp opportunities to hundreds of youth from Salvation Army programs across Minnesota and North Dakota. The camp offers youth a safe, fun environment to develop physically, socially, and spiritually while participating in various activities, including swimming, fishing, boating, archery, music, and arts and crafts.

Essential Functions

• Counselor Support (25%): Provide support and guidance to other counselors, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures. In coordination with management assist with scheduling and assignments.
• Safety and Monitoring (20%): Monitor campers and program areas to ensure the health and safety of all.
• Relationship Building (20%): Develop and maintain positive rapport with campers and colleagues, teaching and modeling positive relational skills to campers.
• Camper Supervision (10%): Supervise and lead an assigned group of campers in daily activities, including classes, free time, meals, and programming.
• Camper Guidance (10%): Provide guidance and positive reinforcement and assist camp leadership in holding campers accountable to follow rules and meet expectations.
• Program Participation (10%): Actively participate in all assigned camp programs and activities, providing support as needed.
• Spiritual Guidance (5%): Attend spiritual activities and facilitate nightly devotions and prayers with assigned campers.

Education and Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• A High School diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in a youth summer camp setting (at least one season) or two years of related experience working with youth is highly preferred.
• Must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be willing to participate in religious activities.
• Must pass background checks.

Competencies

• Flexible interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-starter with good attention to detail and initiative.
• Works with integrity, valuing honesty and diligence.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to attend staff orientation week.
• Room and Board provided in addition to a biweekly stipend. Required to live on-site at Northwoods camp during the summer.
• Position is seasonal, approximately mid-June through July, including nights and weekends.
• Perform all physical aspects of the position, including being mobile, bending, and reaching.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to fully participate in activities and events (outdoors and indoors).
• Camp environment; not eligible for a remote-friendly work environment.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with campers and colleagues.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Travel Requirements

None.

Other Duties

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree to support its religious mission as employees.

This job description is not all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions of the position. The supervisor may assign other duties, responsibilities, and tasks.

Wage: $475 stipend/week

60402 Elbow Lake Rd, Finlayson, MN 55735