Lead Camp Counselor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend general staff training and meetings, and complete initial training.
• Prepare for daily lessons.
• Lead and participate in all facets of the program: recreation, snack, craft, pool, fieldtrips, etc.
• Follow schedule as provided or as instructed by supervisor.
• Report absences or tardies to supervisor via phone call asap.
• Help prepare snacks and meals.
• Provide Christian devotions.
• Enforce and adhere to The Salvation Army policies, including no swearing, no alcoholic drinking, no drug use, no smoking/vaping, and no violence.
• Follow progressive disciplinary procedures when needed, in consultation with coordinator and corps officers.
• Check out and check in equipment, putting items away in the proper place.
• Basic cleaning as needed to include sweeping, wiping off tables, spot mopping spills, empty garbage cans and other cleaning duties as assigned.
• Keep personal electronics/phone use to a minimum. Phone/electronics to be put away when directly responsible for children.
• Comply with dress code appropriate for camp/outdoor activities.
• Monitor computer usage, as needed.
• Document and report accidents.
• Comply with Safe From Harm policies.
• Auxiliary duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED

Qualifications

• Ability to be flexible and able to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
• Good communication skills both written and spoken, and ability to maintain effective working relationships
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters

Other Qualifications

• Must pass all applicable background checks
• Must successfully complete Safe From Harm training within 90 days of hire, as established by The Salvation Army

Physical Requirements

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Employee may be occasionally required to engage in rigorous activities involved with participating in recreational activities with children
• Must be able to stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and run
• Must be able to lift a child up to 50 pounds

Working Conditions

• Must be able to keep up with children who are full of energy
• Must be able to frequently be in the sun and outside in varying weather conditions
• Noisy environment