Head Counselor

Position Summary

The Head Counselor develops an assigned group of campers (6-17 years of age) in their social, physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual strengths through group living, personal interest, and camp programs. The Head Counselor is also responsible for providing guidance and support to the other counselors. The Head Counselor will reside on-site at The Salvation Army Northern Division Northwoods Camp in Finlayson, MN for the duration of their temporary employment during summer camp.

Essential Functions (approximate time spent)

• Supervise and lead an assigned group of campers in daily activities (classes, free time, meals, programming) (20%).
• Support campers in following rules and expectations, providing guidance and positive reinforcement and assisting with accountability (20%).
• Monitor campers and program areas, ensuring the health and safety of all (20%).
• Provide leadership and guidance to counselors, ensure policies and procedures are followed, and assist with scheduling/assignments, all in conjunction with management (15%).
• Develop and maintain positive rapport with campers and colleagues, teach and model positive relational skills to campers (10%).
• Support and actively participate in all assigned camp programs and activities (10%).
• Attend spiritual activities and facilitate nightly devotions and prayers with assigned campers (5%).

Education and Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• One season of previous youth summer camp experience or two years of related experience working with youth highly preferred.
• Must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be willing to participate in religious activities.
• Must pass background checks.

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, includes nights and weekends.
• Perform all physical aspects of the position, including being mobile, bending, reaching, and lifting 25 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to fully participate in activities and events (outdoors and indoors).
• Camp environment; not eligible for a remote-friendly work environment.
• Must be able to communicate clearly in English and work in person.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.                                                                                                                                                             

Travel Requirements

None.

Other Duties                                                                                                                                                 

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that as an employee of The Salvation Army they will support its religious mission.

This job description is not all inclusive.  It is intended to identify the essential functions of the position.  Other duties, responsibilities, and tasks may be assigned by supervisor.