Head Cabin Leader

Overview

Job Title: Head Cabin Leader

FLSA Status: Temp - FT E

Reports to: Assistant Program Director

Supervises: Cabin Leaders

Rate of Pay: $450/ weekly

Closing Date: 1/31/2026

Benefits: Temporary;
Full-Time, Non-Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:

• Sick leave benefit - 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire; sick time accrual is pro-rated for part-time hours.)

* Attend and participate in evening programs and spiritual activities.

* Maintain a standard of cleanliness in personal grooming and in living quarters.

* Assist with the clean-up of the total camp at the end of each session and at the conclusion of the summer.

* Assist with Camper check-in and check-out.

Safety and Supervision

• Attend and participate in evening programs and spiritual activities.
• Maintain a standard of cleanliness in personal grooming and in living quarters.
• Assist with the clean-up of the total camp at the end of each session and at the conclusion of the summer.
• Prepare and deliver the Head Cabin Leader camp brief at the end of the summer.
• Assist with evening cabin supervision
• Attend and participate in Staff Orientation.
• Attend and participate in all camp wide activities, camp fires, staff meetings and staff devotions
• Assist with Camper check-in and check-out.

Weekly Responsibilities

• Meet weekly with senior leadership and communicate needs, program changes, and concerns related to Cabin Leader staff and campers.
• Encourage and support the Cabin Leader staff through prayer and one-on-one meetings.
• Assume responsibility for the direct supervision of Cabin Leader staff.
• Be present at the "Initial Cabin Meetings" of cabins, rotating around as able and providing support.
• Assist with cabin management when and where needed.
• Complete any required forms as may be related to camper or program evaluation, or health documentation.
• Complete the daily entries required in the Camper Log book as needed throughout the day. Submit them for periodic review as required. Turn them in at the end of each week.
• Attend Camp Out unless given the specific permission otherwise.
• Teach and model appropriate counseling techniques to all counseling staff.
• Implement a weekly "Unit Meeting." This meeting should include trouble shooting camper issues, briefing activities, brainstorming programs, prayer time, etc.
• Check in daily with each Cabin Leader to assess needs and areas for support.
• Assist in conducting all camp program activities as needed.
• Serve as an Activities Specialist as needed.

Activities Specialist

• Work in a variety of program areas to support cabins.
• This may include archery, zipline, sports, etc. and will be determined by need and experience/comfort.
• Attend all relevant in-services for areas trained.

Other Duties

• Perform all other duties and roles assigned.
• Due to the particular nature of the camp program in session, you may be asked to assist in duties not directly related to this specific job description. This is necessary for the smooth operation of the camp. Staff members are expected to comply with all reasonable requests.

Important Reminders

• Remember to have fun!
• Remember to ask for help because we are here for each other!
• Remember that God is in control. God's love will be more evident in your actions than your words!
• Remember that God loves you, and we love you!

• 21+ years of age.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (may be obtained on site).
• Experience providing childcare and supervision and must love being with children.
• Ability to use positive behavior management techniques with campers and an ability to adapt to difficult situations with a sense of maturity and safety.
• Maintain a high standard of Christian personal living and behaviors.
• Be supportive of The Salvation Army's mission. Ability to reflect and model the high standards of our organization as one of the world's most distinguished human services charitable organizations.

Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead. Ability to operate telephone. Ability to lift to 25 pounds. Ability to access and produce information from the computer. Ability to understand written information. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.

A request to modify or adjust these requirements may be made to your supervisor and HR. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and presents no undue hardship.

Experience providing childcare and supervision and must love being with children. (preferred)

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