Overnight Summer Camp Counselor - Room & Board Provided

The Salvation Army; Wasilla (AK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board provided

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking an Overnight Male Counselor to oversee a group of 6-10 campers at King’s Lake Camp in Wasilla, AK for the summer season. The role focuses on safety, health, and enriching camp experiences in alignment with the camp’s goals.

Responsibilities include supervision during meals, devotions, and daily activities, plus maintaining camp facilities and completing health and program documents. Room and board are provided; housing is on-site for the season.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass all background checks required by The Salvation Army.
• Prior work experience in a camp setting, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with young people ages 7 years old and older.
• Must perform duties efficiently and demonstrate good judgment.
• Room and Board is provided as Camp Counselor must be able to stay at camp while camp is in session.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to counselors.
• Provide leadership and care for a group of approximately 6-10 campers.
• Provide care and guidance through all program components for assigned camper groups.
• Provide supervision for assigned groups during all meal times.
• Provide direction and supervision for the daily clean-up of the cabin living area.
• Conduct group devotions for camper groups every day at designated time.
• Accompany assigned groups to all camp-related activities.
• Complete forms related to campers, program evaluation, or health documentation.
• Assist in all camp program activities as directed.
• Attend and participate in camp programs.
• Actively participate in the spiritual formation of campers and staff.
• Ensure campers respect personal property, camp equipment and facilities.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all staff, volunteers, and campers.
• Ensure campers adhere to camp and Salvation Army policies and procedures.
• Ensure and provide supervision and physical/emotional safety for campers and staff.
• Maintain a standard of cleanliness in personal grooming and living quarters.
• Assists in clean-up of the camp at the end of sessions/summer.
• Assists with all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Camp experience

Youth work with ages 7+

Background checks

Judgment

18+ years old

Job description

The Salvation Army is seeking an Overnight Male Counselor to oversee a group of 6-10 campers at King’s Lake Camp in Wasilla, AK for the summer season. The role focuses on safety, health, and enriching camp experiences in alignment with the camp’s goals.

Responsibilities include supervision during meals, devotions, and daily activities, plus maintaining camp facilities and completing health and program documents. Room and board are provided; housing is on-site for the season.