Head Day Camp Counselor

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Job Objective:

As the Summer Day Camp Head Counselor, you will supervise all Summer Day Camp Counselors and summer volunteers to ensure high levels of success while ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.

What You Will Do:

• The Head Counselor will be a key holder and have a code for the security system.
• Prepare daily activities and lessons to ensure a positive experience for all campers.

• Oversee counselor’s daily preparation needs; for example – daily supply gathering, routine building security and equipment checks, proper cleaning and storing of materials at the conclusion of each day.

• Adequately communicate with all colleagues, campers, and supervisors.

• Be the first point of contact for parents in the morning.

• Communicate any special instructions with counselor staff at the beginning of each shift.

• Keep Community and Athletic Ministries Coordinator informed of any specific needs for improved program success.

• Lead, direct, and participate in all functions of summer programs; for example – recreation, meals, snacks, crafts, etc.

• Train counselor staff in proper care and use of games, equipment, and materials.

• Be primary point of contact in emergencies and fill out reports accordingly; report incidents and /or accidents to The Community and Athletics Ministries Coordinator.

• Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with clients, students, co-workers, and supervisors. This includes, but is not limited to, such actions as: conflict resolution in a professional manner; courteous treatment of staff, visitors, and students; respect of others’ property and person; as well as professional and appropriate communication to and about students, co-workers, and supervisors.

• Provide positive, encouraging, and uplifting attitude toward campers, counselors, and all summer program participants.

Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Background Checks: Position requires a background check to be completed. Findings may disqualify an individual for this position.

Experience: At least 1 year of childcare experience

Certifications: Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard; must complete Safe from Harm training within the first 90 days of employment.

Skills/Abilities: 

• Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.

Supervisory Responsibility: All Summer Program participants and counselors

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Requirements Include:

• Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity.
• Lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds
• May require bending, squatting, walking.
• May require standing for extended

Travel: None required

Working Conditions: Most work is performed in a classroom environment, and some will be outside and/or in the gymnasium.

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.

Indiana Division

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