Summer Camp - Male Lead Camp Counselor

2026 Summer Camp - Male Lead Camp Counselor

Summer camp season runs June 8, 2026 - July 31, 2026. This role is for a 1‑month camp as a Lead Camp Counselor with The Salvation Army Southern California.

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 to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Lead Counselor guides and trains summer camp counselors, overseeing their conduct and behavior. They serve as a spiritual mentor for counselors and maintain a personal, growing relationship with Jesus Christ while working with children ages 7‑12.

• High School graduate, some college preferred
• Must have summer camp counselor experience
• Experience working with children required
• Experience supervising others
• Self‑motivation, good communication, and people skills are also necessary

• Good leadership skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to pass a child safety background check
• Detail oriented and well organized
• Knowledgeable in children/personnel safety, planning, problem solving, and crisis intervention

• Ensure counselors conduct themselves appropriately and carry out their assigned duties
• Hold mid‑week devotions with your counselors
• Ensure counselors are holding adequate nightly devotions with their campers
• Provide mentorship and assist counselors when issues arise
• Meet with your counselors frequently to disseminate information, provide feedback, and debrief camping sessions
• Maintain open lines of communication with counselors and supervisors, acting as intermediary between program staff and your counselors
• Correct inappropriate behavior and remind counselors of the correct approach; report on counselor’s unwillingness to correct unsafe or inappropriate behavior
• Fulfill counselor duties in the absence of a counselor or as required by program needs
• Ensure the night watch is being done properly
• Work actively with program staff to quickly resolve any issues of concern

• Exhibit effective Christ‑like conduct and service as an appropriate example for campers and staff
• Give support to the total camping program, performing all other duties required to provide a consistently excellent program
• Attend and participate in all camp programs as required, including evening programs, chapel activities, and staff meetings
• Follow all policies and procedures
• Maintain cleanliness and order in your personal and living quarters
• Assist with cleanup of the camp at the end of the teaching session and at the conclusion of the summer

• Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
• Grasp, push, pull objects, and reach overhead
• Operate a telephone and computer
• Lift up to 25 lbs.
• Understand verbal and written information
• Sweep, clean and perform other janitorial tasks as needed

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request modification or adjustment to the work environment to meet the physical requirements of the position;
The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and does not impose undue hardship.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity

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Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.