Camp Head Counselor

NSC-Camp Walter Johnson - Denton, NC 27239 Overview Salary Range: $450.00 - $450.00 Commission Category: Camp

• Performs ministry functions such as presenting approved devotional material to campers, praying with a camper, or leading in Christian songs, etc.
• Participates in regular camp worship meetings and times of prayer. Leads devotional activities with campers.
• Supports the seeker’s ministry and prays with campers as needed; accompanies campers who come to the altar during the closing worship meeting at the end of the camp session.
• Demonstrates Christ-like care and will be responsible for praying with campers, encouraging them spiritually, and guiding them in their Christian walk.
• While on duty, staff members conducting these ministerial responsibilities must ensure that their words, actions, and behavior align with the doctrines and theology of The Salvation Army.
• Perform as necessary ministry functions such as presenting approved devotional material to campers, praying with a camper, or leading in Christian songs, etc.

• Supervises and organizes an assigned group of Camp Counselors during scheduled and unscheduled blocks of time in cooperation with camp rules and regulations.
• Provides spiritual guidance and encouragement to counselors.
• Trains Counselors in proper methods of leading groups of campers; answers questions during camp, and follows up to ensure understanding of training.
• Trains Counselors in proper safety of campers based on established camp rules and regulations. Anticipates safety hazards and initiates contact with the ADYS/Camp Director to confirm issues are resolved.
• Analyzes the strengths and challenges of each Counselor and documents the same for the Camp Director’s review. Provides constructive feedback to each Counselor as a personal growth development opportunity.
• Promotes and encourages Counselors' participation in assigned activities to ensure a pleasant camp experience for campers.
• Prepares the daily schedule for Counselors to ensure appropriate coverage of campers at all times; confirms Counselors receive adequate break times.
• Handles camper disciplinary issues; serves as a dorm monitor in staff dorms.
• Perform as necessary ministry functions such as presenting approved devotional material to campers, praying with a camper, or leading in Christian songs, etc.
• Available for camper/counselor consultation.
• Assists Counselors with handling campers who need special attention.
• Exhibits control of the campers in the absence of the assigned Counselors when needed and displays proper discipline techniques.
• Ensures the accountability, security, and safety of youth participating in camp activities; reports all accidents to the supervisor in a timely and accurate manner.

• Verifies the cabin roster each week.
• Checks all cabins nightly to be sure all campers are in and ready for bed.
• Reports any problems to ADYS/Camp Director. Maintain a detailed record of discipline problems and actions taken for campers. Turn into ADYS/Camp Director at the end of each camping session.
• Be prepared to take over for the Counselor in the event of an emergency.
• Conducts cabin inspection and reports on cabin inspection to Counselors and campers.
• During the cabin inspection, review each Counselor’s incident report book to ensure proper and timely recordkeeping is maintained. Look for any unusual incidents that may require your attention or the ADYS/Camp Director's attention.
• Maintains the cabin materials in an orderly fashion; maintains accountability for any laundry, money, and supplies necessary for cabins.

• Reviews and follows up on reports submitted by the Counselors (attendance, development progress, discipline reports, etc.); provides a summary of occurrences to the ADYS/Camp Director. Escalates major issues to the Camp Director immediately.
• Keeps program records, including cabin rosters, incident/accident reports, seekers reports, etc.
• Supervises cabin cleanliness in accordance with established sanitary standards.
• Corresponds with maintenance staff to ensure dysfunctional equipment is repaired in a timely manner.