Camp Head Counselor (Female) (4120)

Job DetailsJob Location: KT-Camp Paradise Valley - BURKESVILLE, KY 42717Position Type: Seasonal Full TimeJob Category: CampSchedule/Hours: Full-time BFOQ This position is responsible for: Trains and supervises an assigned group of camp counselors.

• Plans, coordinates, and directs counselors' functions within the camping program.
• Ensures the quality of programs and safety of counselors and youth at all times during camp.
• Provides guidance and role modeling to counselors and ensures the safety and positive

experience:

of counselors and campers.

• Plans, implements, coordinates, and supervises an assigned group of children and youth participating in a Christian Camp.
• Ensures compliance with camp rules and regulations at all times.
• Provides faith-based guidance and role modeling to campers.
• Participates alongside campers during camp worship meetings and times of prayer.
• Leads devotional activities and faith-based songs with campers and supports the seeker’s ministry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs ministry functions such as presenting approved devotional material to campers, praying with a camper, or leading in Christian songs, etc. Supervises and organizes an assigned group of Camp Counselors during scheduled and unscheduled blocks of time in cooperation with camp rules and regulations
• Reviews and follows up on reports submitted by the Counselors (attendance, development progress, discipline reports, etc.); provides a summary of occurrences to the ADYS/Camp Director.

Escalates major issues to the Camp Director immediately. Physical

Requirements:

and Working Conditions: Ability to meet attendance

requirements:

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity. Some physical

requirements:

of the Camp Head Counselor position include endurance, including climbing, standing, bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity are required for manipulating activities. Requires a 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 to work irregular hours, delivering a program at the facility. Operate with daily exposure to the sun, 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.

Today, The Salvation Army has eight camps in the South and over 40 across the country. Working at a Salvation Army camp isn’t like other jobs. You will earn an income, you will receive invaluable job

experience:

, and you will 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 (in particular) have three square meals a day, have the

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: 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.

To apply, please complete the basic information in the “Apply Now” box, attach a resume (optional), click the Start Application button, and complete the required information. To learn more

about:

Salvation Army Camps, click here!

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. Licenses and Certifications: CPR and First Aid Certification Equal

Opportunity:

Employer: Veterans | Disabled