Head Counselor
Position Summary
The Salvation Army Northwoods Camp in Finlayson, MN, provides summer camp opportunities to hundreds of youth from Salvation Army programs across Minnesota and North Dakota. The camp offers a safe, fun environment for youth to develop physically, socially, and spiritually through various activities.
Essential Functions
Counselor Support (25%): Provide support and guidance to other counselors, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures. Assist with scheduling and assignments.
Safety and Monitoring (20%): Monitor campers and program areas to ensure the health and safety of all.
Relationship Building (20%): Develop and maintain positive rapport with campers and colleagues, teaching and modeling positive relational skills to campers.
Camper Supervision (10%): Supervise and lead an assigned group of campers in daily activities, including classes, free time, meals, and programming.
Camper Guidance (10%): Provide guidance and positive reinforcement and assist camp leadership in holding campers accountable to follow rules and meet expectations.
Program Participation (10%): Actively participate in all assigned camp programs and activities, providing support as needed.
Spiritual Guidance (5%): Attend spiritual activities and facilitate nightly devotions and prayers with assigned campers.
Education and Experience
Must be at least 18 years of age.
A High School diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred.
Prior experience in a youth summer camp setting (at least one season) or two years of related experience working with youth is highly preferred.
Competencies
Flexible interpersonal and communication skills.
Self-starter with good attention to detail and initiative.
Works with integrity, valuing honesty and diligence.
Working Conditions
Must be able to attend staff orientation week.
Room and Board provided in addition to a biweekly stipend.
Required to live on-site at Northwoods camp during the summer.
Position is seasonal, approximately mid-June through July, including nights and weekends.
Perform all physical aspects of the position, including being mobile, bending, and reaching.
Must be able to lift 25 pounds occasionally.
Must be able to fully participate in activities and events (outdoors and indoors).
Not eligible for a remote-friendly work environment.
Must be able to communicate clearly with campers and colleagues.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
Duties
Recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree to support its religious mission as employees.
Travel Requirements
None.