Senior Camp Counselor & Program Lead

The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory; Starke (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory in Starke, FL, seeks a Camp Head Counselor for Camp Keystone. This role trains and supervises a team of camp counselors, coordinates schedules, and ensures a safe, positive camp experience for youth and staff.

You will provide spiritual guidance, oversee training, monitor discipline, and support evening programs and activities. CPR/First Aid certification is preferred; summer camp dates apply.

Qualifications

• Six months experience teaching child development or youth programs in a church preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and organizes an assigned group of Camp Counselors during scheduled and unscheduled blocks of time in cooperation with camp rules and regulations.
• Provides spiritual guidance and encouragement to counselors.
• Trains Counselors in proper methods of leading groups of campers; answers questions during camp and follows-up to ensure understanding of training.
• Trains Counselors in proper safety of campers based on established camp rules and regulations. Anticipates safety hazards and initiates contact with the ADYS/Camp Director to confirm issues are resolved.
• Analyzes the strengths and challenges of each Counselor and documents the same for the Camp Director’s review. Provides constructive feedback to each Counselor as a personal growth development opportunity.
• Promotes and stimulates participation of Counselors in assigned activities to ensure a pleasant camp experience for campers.
• Prepares the daily schedule for Counselors to ensure appropriate coverage of campers at all times; confirms Counselors receive adequate break times.
• Handles camper discipline problems; serves as dorm monitor for staff dorms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory in Starke, FL, seeks a Camp Head Counselor for Camp Keystone. This role trains and supervises a team of camp counselors, coordinates schedules, and ensures a safe, positive camp experience for youth and staff.

You will provide spiritual guidance, oversee training, monitor discipline, and support evening programs and activities. CPR/First Aid certification is preferred; summer camp dates apply.