Head Counselor - Music Instructor - Female BFOQ (Seasonal)

Location: Burkesville, KY

About this opportunity: (Seasonal)

Trains and supervises an assigned group of conservatory counselors and instructors. Plans, coordinates and directs the functions of the counselors and instructors within the conservatory program. Ensures the quality of programs and safety of counselors and youth at all times during conservatory. Provides guidance and role modeling to counselors and ensures safety and a positive experience for counselors and campers. Plans, coordinates, and leads classes in instruction.

Key responsibilities:

Supervises and organizes an assigned group of Conservatory 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 DMDs/Camp Director to confirm issues are resolved.

Analyzes the strengths and challenges of each Counselor and documents the same for the DMDs'/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 as needed; serves as dorm monitor for staff dorms. Available for camper/counselor consultation.

Assists Counselors with handling campers that need special attention.

Exhibits control of the campers in the absence of the assigned Counselors when needed and displays proper discipline techniques.

Ensures the accountability, security and safety of youth participating in camp activities; reports all accidents to the supervisor in an accurate and timely manner.

Verifies cabin roster each week.

Checks all cabins nightly to be sure all campers are in and ready for bed.

Reports any problems to DMDs/Camp Director. Maintain a detailed record of discipline problems and actions taken for campers. Turn into DMDs/Camp Director at the end of each camping session.

Be prepared to take over for the Counselor in the event of an emergency.

Conducts cabin inspection and give a report on cabin inspection to Counselors and campers.

Maintains the cabin materials in an orderly fashion; maintains accountability for any laundry, money and supplies necessary for cabins.

Reviews and follows-up on reports submitted by the Counselors (attendance, development progress, discipline reports, etc.); provides summary of occurrences to the DMDs/Camp Director. Escalates major issues to the DMDs/Camp Director immediately.

Keeps program records, including cabin rosters, incident/accident reports, seekers reports, etc. Supervises the cleanliness of the cabins in accordance with established sanitary standards.

Corresponds with maintenance staff to ensure dysfunctional equipment is repaired in a timely manner.

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 serve 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 DMDs/Camp Director.

May assist in preparing and serving snacks and meals; ensures that campers receive nutritional and tasteful food; provides positive, relaxed atmosphere during mealtime and encourages conversation.

Performs other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for in you:

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

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Some physical requirements of the Camp Head Counselor position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some 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. 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?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

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Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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