Tahoma Counselor - $425/week

About the role

The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is spiritual regeneration of all people. The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in all camp programs and spiritual activities.
• Maintain standard of cleanliness in personal grooming and in living quarters.
• Absorb and implement all program components relative to the daily schedule in a timely fashion.
• Assume responsibility for the care and guidance of campers through all program components.
• Ensure the physical and emotional safety of campers at all times.
• Nurture the spiritual and emotional development of campers.
• Provide a structured and ordered environment that encourages campers participation.
• Participate in all camp activities alongside campers.
• Prepare assigned duties and communicate with Tahoma Director/Assistant Director concerning any and all needs.
• Provide loving discipline consistent with camp behavior expectations.
• Maintain a positive and loving attitude towards staff and campers.
• Assist in the implementation of programs as assigned by the Tahoma Program Director.
• Lead “Selah” and small group discussions with campers.
• Assist in the operation of the Challenge Course as assigned by the Assistant Camp Administrator.
• Participate in weekly debrief at the conclusion of each camp session.
• Complete weekly review and turn in to Tahoma Program Director.
• Participate in review process and set measurable goals.
• Avoid any and all other duties required to provide a consistently excellent program.

Requirements

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects and reach overhead.
• Ability to operate telephone.
• Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to access and produce information from a computer.
• Ability to understand written information.

Qualifications

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Skills

• Compassion
• Dignity
• Sustainable opportunities
• Spiritual regeneration
• Positive camping experience
• Christian living
• Healthy communication and relationships
• Community (social) responsibility

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Vacation time
• Sick time
• Medical, vision, and dental insurances

Pay

$425/week - Room and Board (lodging and food) included

Schedule

Temporary/Seasonal, Exempt