Summer Camp Counselor In Training

The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory; Texas; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player this summer as a Camp Counselor-In-Training. This rewarding role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children and teens while gaining invaluable experience. You'll assist campers in adjusting to camp life, lead engaging activities, and ensure a safe and enjoyable environment. With a focus on spiritual growth and community, this position allows you to develop lasting friendships and contribute to a meaningful mission. If you're ready to embrace the outdoors, work irregular hours, and make a difference, apply today and be part of something greater than yourself!

Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Camp Counselor with a group of four to twelve campers.
• Participate in camp worship meetings and lead devotional activities.

Skills

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Endurance

Manual Dexterity

Education

Equivalent training and experience

Job description

Jasper, GA 32 CAMP GRANDVIEW CIR 30143, 32 CAMP GRANDVIEW CIR, JASPER, Georgia, United States of America Req #33543

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Position: Summer Camp Male Counselor-In-Training

Position Type: Overnight Residential - Temporary Full-Time

About this opportunity:

Assists in any area as assigned by the Camp Head Counselor. Serves as back-up to camp staff.

Key responsibilities:

• Participates in regular camp worship meetings and times of prayer. Leads devotional activities with campers in cabin. Prays with campers as needed and accompanies campers who come to the alter during the closing worship meeting at the end of the camp session. Will not act or speak contradictorily to The Salvation Army’s doctrine, mission, or principles.
• Assists Camp Counselor with a group of four to twelve campers and helps each camper adjust and get to know other campers and camp life.
• Interprets and maintains safety and health regulations of the camp.
• Assists Camp Counselor with individual camper participation in group units and all other camp activities.
• Be prepared with rainy day activities.
• Makes sure all cleaning solutions are locked up except during use and used only with your supervision.
• Assures that all beds in cabin have at least 30 inches between sides of beds; there should be adequate space to provide freedom of movement and allow for exit in emergency.
• Participates enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
• Sits with camper tables during meals and serves as a table monitor when needed.
• Keeps personal living quarters neat, clean, and ready for inspection.
• Be available to participate and assist with camp programs and activities as directed by the Camp Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for in you:

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Some physical requirements of the Camp Counselor position include endurance, climbing, standing, bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate activities are required. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Must have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available. Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions.

Why work for us?

Since 1907, The Salvation Army has been operating camp programs across the southeast region of the United States. Working at a Salvation Army camp isn’t like other summer jobs. You will earn an income, receive invaluable job experience, and make friendships that will last you a lifetime – but, unlike most other summer jobs, you will also powerfully impact the life of a child or teen for the better. At Salvation Army camps, disadvantaged kids have three square meals a day, have an opportunity to further develop social skills, learn creation care, feel valued, and encounter God’s love. You will never regret saying “yes” to camp this summer. Apply for a Salvation Army camp and be part of something bigger than yourself: making lives better in Jesus’ name.

Additional Information:

Camp Staff Orientation will be held June 9 – June 15, 2025, and participation is required. The 2025 summer Camp program session will be held June 16 - July 19, 2025. If you are unable to work the entire session, please let us know on your application.

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.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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