Summer Camp Junior Counselor: Lead, Serve, Inspire

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Graham (WA); On-site; USD 8,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is seeking seasonal camp counselors to assist in supervising and delivering programming for assigned campers at Camp Arnold. You will support counselors in all aspects of camp life, participate in spiritual activities, and help maintain a safe and clean living environment during the summer period.

Roles emphasize leadership, daily cabin duties, and coordinated program delivery, with a focus on safety, health documentation, and positive camper experiences

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in all camp programs and spiritual activities.
• Maintain standard of cleanliness in personal grooming and living quarters.
• Assist with the clean‑up of the total camp at the end of each session and at the conclusion of the summer.
• Assist with other duties as needed.
• Enforce camp policies and procedures.
• Maintain the utmost level of safety for staff and campers at all times.
• Ensure compliance with American Camping Association standards of safety and programmatic conduct at all times.
• Coordinate and implement all program components relative to the daily schedule in a timely fashion.
• Assist Counselor in providing leadership, care and guidance of a group of assigned campers on a daily basis.
• Be an active participant in the initial cabin meeting for your assigned cabin group.
• Assist with supervision of assigned camper group while in the dining room.
• Assist with daily clean up of the cabin living area.
• Plan and conduct one cabin devotion per week.
• Check camper beds each morning in the event of a bed wetting.
• Follow procedures to wash bedding and clean mattress in a caring and discreet manner when a bed wetting occurs.
• Assist with leadership in the various program areas as assigned and coordinate your preparation with the Unit Leader.
• Accompany assigned camper group to all camp activities that are planned for their involvement.
• Complete any required forms related to camper or program evaluation, or health documentation.
• Complete the daily entries required in the Camper Log book as needed throughout the day. Attend Weekly Camp Out unless given specific permission otherwise.
• Assist with other duties as needed.

Job description

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is seeking seasonal camp counselors to assist in supervising and delivering programming for assigned campers at Camp Arnold. You will support counselors in all aspects of camp life, participate in spiritual activities, and help maintain a safe and clean living environment during the summer period.

Roles emphasize leadership, daily cabin duties, and coordinated program delivery, with a focus on safety, health documentation, and positive camper experiences