Camp Counselor

Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 02.18.2025

Hourly Wage: $450 WK

Hours Per Week: 40

Status: Exempt / Full Time – Temporary / Seasonal (JUNE 16 – AUGUST 15, 2025)

Number of Positions: 1

Department: Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen

Position: Cabin Leader

Supervisor: Head Cabin Leader

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:

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 and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Application Instructions:

Complete the online job application, upload a resume.

To apply online go to: Cabin Leader

To apply in person go to 8495 SE Monterey Ave, Happy Valley, OR 97086. Bring a resume and complete the job application provided to you. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Questions, contact Capt. Edgar Azueta at edgar.azueta @usw.salvationarmy.org or call (503) 794-3256. Capt. Azueta is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.

Recruiting Accommodation Statement:

To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact 1-888-887-6528 or email thq.reporting.line@usw.salvationarmy.org, attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.

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Scope of Position:

Guide Cabin groups of 8-10 campers through successful participation in all aspects of the residential camp program.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• 1 season of summer camp experience or 6 months in equivalent work preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Desire to work with youth.
• Be a Christian with a strong, demonstrative commitment to following Jesus Christ, and biblical principles, who is enthusiastic, energetic, and creative in spiritual leadership.
• Possess leadership skills, with the ability to supervise, care for, and provide necessary guidance for campers 24 hours a day.
• Ability to communicate well with others from diverse backgrounds, ages, and nationalities.
• Ability to pass the Food Handlers Exam
• Ability to work in groups.
• Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related at all times.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and be comfortable working with a high degree of independence.
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control
• Detail oriented
• Self-starter
• Ability to read, write, and communicate well in the English language.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
• Good analytical skills
• Ability and willingness to keep information confidential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Live in a cabin and provide consistent and active supervision, promote group unity, and know about each camper’s needs.
• Guide, direct, and monitor an assigned cabin of campers during scheduled daily camp activities and programs, such as cabin clean up, mealtimes, evening activities, transitional times, and overnight.
• Communicate regularly with the Head Counselor, conveying needs and concerns regarding campers.
• Assist in any behavior and/or emotional issues under the guidance of the Head Cabin Leader.
• Respond to, and provide opportunities for discussion of, individual or group problems, or concerns among campers.
• Lead devotions daily to campers
• Turn in all camper-related forms promptly, such as seeker forms, incident forms, safety reports, and Notice Of Concern.
• Lead the development of cabin rules that are compliant with camp policies and procedures.
• Set a good example for campers and others including language, cleanliness, punctuality, sportsmanship, and table manners.
• Adhere to camp health codes and safety guidelines for all campers.
• Guide assigned Staff in Training (SIT) regarding your assigned campers and activities.
• Report immediately any issues or concerns regarding assigned SIT to DYCS

General Duties:

• Foster and nurture Christian faith and discipleship in visible, fruitful ways to, and with campers
• Enforce respect for personal property, camp equipment, and facilities.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all staff, volunteers, and campers.
• Enforce adherence to camp and Salvation Army policies and procedures.
• Participate and/or assist in all summer camp programs as required e.g., chapel, staff meetings, campfire, camp-wide games, free-time, electives, etc.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head Cabin Leader.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, hike, and twist continuously for up to 15-20 minutes at a time
• Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects.
• Ability to lift to 25 lbs.
• Physical ability to respond to a variety of situations; must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• There may be phone and in-person contact with others from diverse backgrounds who may be angry, hostile, confused, or frustrated.
• May be required to work in all areas of camp including, but not limited to, the kitchen, dish room, laundry facility, and grounds.
• Working in a distinctively Christian environment
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases
• Work outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather.
• Work around dust, odor, and high noise levels

MISCELLANEOUS:

The Salvation Army does have a dress code. This will be shared with you at the time of employment.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history information check. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude employment. The circumstances involved in the conviction(s) will be considered.

The Salvation Army provides a smoke and drug-free work environment for all employees and volunteers.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or 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 no undue hardship would result.

The position has access to confidential and private information. Confidentiality and privacy must be observed. An understanding of professional boundaries

Education

• High School or Equivalent or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)