Lead Cabin Counselor - Male - The Salvation Army USA Central Territory : Job Details

Position Summary: The Lead Cabin Counselor will monitor, lead and control a group of children. This position will work with children, fellow workers, and staff to provide a safe and meaningful summer camp experience in a Christian environment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist in supervising cabin counselors and emergency procedures drills, reporting all information to the Program Director
• Work with counselors to answer questions on procedure, problems, program ideas and operational supplies
• Assist in cabin inspection following each camp session
• Assist in the planning and presentation of camp orientation as requested
• Review related program policy and manuals to recommend improvements
• Responsible for welcoming, settling, and safety of campers for each session
• Ensure campers are aware of personal cleanliness, appropriately dressed for the weather and take precautions in dealing with sun and insect protection
• Be an example of and encourage respect at all times
• Take note of all announcements
• Assist in teaching activities as needed
• Be sure each camper is getting proper rest. Encourage a rest time for tired campers. Encourage promptness throughout the day, including lights-out time
• Lead the cabin group on dining hall procedures, cabin cleanliness, meal cookouts, overnight camp outs, group activities and nightly devotions
• Serve as spotters at lakefront as needed
• Plan activities for the cabin group on rainy days unless otherwise programmed
• On each camp closing day, check out cabin group
• Sanitize showers and bathrooms daily, sanitize dorm area after each session, ensuring safe storage of all cleaning supplies
• Complete appropriate daily reports each day, share with the Program Director, or local leaders, any concerns for follow-up after camp
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Previous experience working with children preferred

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

Computer Skills:

• Basic computer skills required

Certificates and Licenses:

• Complete Safe From Harm and keep current as needed