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Camp Female Counselor Music Conservatory_E-ALM_711-Camp Department Overnight
626 Oregon Rd, Lexington, MS 39095, USA Req #34364
Friday, January 24, 2025
The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a temporary job opening for a Camp Female Counselor – Music Conservatory for Camp Hidden Lake in Lexington, Mississippi.
Job Summary :
Plans, implements, coordinates, and supervises an assigned group of children and youth; always promotes quality of programs and safety of campers; provides guidance and role modeling to campers; promotes and stimulates camper participation; coordinates and leads campers through their daily schedule ensuring punctuality and responsibility; supervises campers during unscheduled program time and evenings; always ensures compliance with camp rules and regulations.
Essential Functions :
- Supervises and organizes an assigned group of campers during scheduled activities and unscheduled blocks of time in cooperation with camp rules and regulations.
- Promotes and stimulates participation of campers to ensure a pleasant camp experience.
- Supervises cabin clean up and work details.
- Coordinates and leads youth through their daily schedule ensuring punctuality and responsibility.
- Lives with a group of campers and helps each camper adjust and get to know other campers and camp life.
- Interprets and maintains camper compliance with camp rules and safety and health regulations.
- Assists with program activities and other activities as assigned working closely with the program staff.
- Be prepared with rainy day activities as needed.
- Inspects fire extinguisher and report to Head Counselor if any extinguisher has been dispensed.
- Ensures all cleaning solutions are locked up except during use and used only under supervision.
- Assures that all beds in cabin have at least 30 inches between sides of beds.
- Stays in cabin with campers at night, ensuring proper supervision.
- Maintains an incident report book on all campers for each camp session.
- Notifies Head Counselor immediately of any serious situation.
- May be asked to teach a class according to experiences or expertise.
- At the end of each camp session, wipes down all mattresses, sinks, showers, toilets, and mops floors with bleach water to control germs.
- Provides constant care for the needs of the campers in a safe and healthy manner.
- Exhibits control of the campers and displays proper discipline techniques when needed.
- Determines appropriate supplies and materials for activities; ensures campers’ safety in utilizing the same.
- Maintains camp materials in an orderly fashion; maintains accountability for any laundry, money, and supplies necessary for camp programs.
- Prepares and maintains up-to-date records and required reports (attendance, development progress, discipline reports, etc.).
- Assists in leading campers during waterfront, nature, outdoor, arts & crafts, or other activities.
- Ensures accountability, security, and safety of children participating in camp activities.
- Participates enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, and other camp functions.
- Sits with camper tables during meals and serves as a table monitor when needed.
- Keeps personal living quarters neat, clean, and ready for inspection.
- May assist in cleaning the cabins, kitchen, tables, floors, etc. in accordance with established sanitary standards.
- May assist in preparing and serving snacks and meals; ensures that campers receive nutritional and tasteful food.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Education and Experience :
Six months experience teaching child development or youth programs in a church preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Licenses and Certifications :
CPR and First Aid Certification.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :
Some physical requirements of the Camp Counselor position include endurance, climbing, standing, some bending, and stretching. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to communicate and prepare appropriate camper activities / programs.
Additional Information :
Camp Staff Orientation will be held 06 / 09 / 2025 – 06 / 13 / 2025 and full participation is required. The 2025 Summer Camp program will be held 06 / 16 / 2025 – 07 / 19 / 2025. Compensation : $500 / week.
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree to uphold its religious mission.
To apply, please select the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting. Application Submittal Period : January 24, 2025 - May 25, 2025.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled.
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Salary : $500
