The Salvation Army USA is hiring: Camp Counselor / Male (Music) - Camp Walter Jo
The Salvation Army USA, Denton, NC, United States, 27239
Camp Counselor / Male (Music) - Camp Walter Johnson 474 Walter Johnson Rd, Denton, NC 27239, USA Req #34087 Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Location: Camp Walter Johnson, Denton, NC
Position Type: Temporary Full-Time (Overnight Residential)
Pay Range: $375.00 per week.
About this opportunity:
Plans, implements, coordinates, and supervises an assigned group of children and youth; promotes quality of programs and safety of campers at all times; provides guidance and role modeling to campers; promotes and stimulates camper participation; coordinates and leads campers through their daily schedule ensuring punctuality and responsibility; supervises campers during unscheduled program time and evenings; ensures compliance with camp rules and regulations at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervises and organizes an assigned group of campers during scheduled activities and unscheduled blocks of time in cooperation with camp rules and regulations.
- Promotes and stimulates participation of campers to ensure a pleasant camp experience.
- Supervises cabin clean up and work details.
- Coordinates and leads youth through their daily schedule ensuring punctuality and responsibility.
- Lives with a group of campers and helps each camper adjust and get to know other campers and camp life.
- Interprets and maintains camper compliance with camp rules and health regulations.
- Assists with program activities and other activities as assigned working closely with the program staff.
- Be prepared with rainy day activities as needed.
- Inspects fire extinguishers and report to Head Counselor if any extinguisher has been dispensed.
- Makes sure all cleaning solutions are locked up except during use and used only with supervision.
- Ensures 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.
- Stays in cabin with campers at night and ensures proper supervision.
- Moves with campers to all classes and activities and remains with them unless otherwise noted.
- Both counselors must accompany campers back to cabin and prepare for bedtime.
- No camper should be left alone in the cabin without proper staff supervision.
- One counselor must be in the room with the campers for 30-45 minutes after lights are out to ensure campers have settled for the night.
- Keeps door to your room open at night to maintain order.
- Maintains an incident report book on all campers for each camp session and turns it in to the Head Counselor at the conclusion of each camp session.
- You may be asked to teach a class according to your experiences or expertise or to assist with one.
- At the end of each camp session, wipe down all mattresses, sinks, showers, toilets and mop floors with bleach water to control germs.
- Provides constant care for the needs of the campers in a clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy manner.
- Performs necessary ministry functions such as presenting approved devotional material, praying with campers, or leading in Christian songs.
- Exhibits control of the campers and displays proper discipline techniques when needed.
- Determines appropriate supplies and materials for activities; ensures the campers’ safety in utilizing the same.
- Maintains camp materials in an orderly fashion and accountability for any laundry, money, and supplies necessary for camp programs.
- Prepares and maintains up-to-date records and required reports (attendance, development progress, discipline reports, etc.).
- Assists in leading campers during waterfront, nature, outdoor, arts & crafts or other activities.
- Ensures the accountability, security, and safety of children participating in camp activities; reports all accidents to the supervisor in an accurate and timely manner.
- Participates enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights, and other 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.
- May assist in cleaning cabins, kitchen, tables, floors, etc. in accordance with established sanitary standards.
- May assist in preparing and serving snacks and meals; ensures that campers receive nutritional food and encourages conversation during mealtime.
- 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.
Licenses and Certifications
- 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 be willing 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.
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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 jobs. You will earn an income, receive invaluable job experience, and make friendships that will last 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 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:
Camp Staff Orientation will be held June 10-15, 2025, and participation is required. The 2025 Summer Camp Program will be held June 16, 2025 – July 19, 2025. If you are unable to work the entire program session, please let us know on your application.
Camp Staff debrief will be held 07/20/2025 and participation is required.
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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Application Submittal Period: January 7, 2025 – May 6, 2025
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
Other details
- Job Family NSC-NON-EXEMPT
- Job Function Camp
- Pay Type Salary
- Employment Indicator Seasonal
- Required Education Equivalent Experience
- Job Start Date Tuesday, June 10, 2025
- Job End Date Sunday, July 20, 2025