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2026 Summer Camp - Male Lead Camp Counselor

The Salvation Army

Loon Lake, WA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Background Investigation, Communication Skills, Crisis Intervention, Detail Oriented, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Material Moving, Mentoring, Organizational Skills, Parental Controls, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Safety/Work Safety, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Loon Lake, WA
POSTED
2 days ago
Salary: $5,920 USD per year Description 2026 SUMMER CAMP SEASON RUNS JUNE 8, 2026 - JULY 31, 2026 MISSION STATEMENTThe 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. SCOPE OF POSITION:The Lead Counselor is a guide and trainer for summer camp counselors and is responsible for the conduct and behavior of counselors. They are also a spiritual mentor for counselors and must have a personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and have a passion for working with children ages 7-12.EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:- 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 necessaryKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED- Possess good leadership skills- Possess good verbal and written communication skills- Be able to pass a child safety background check- Be detail oriented and well organized- Must be knowledgeable in the areas of children/personnel safety, planning, problem solving, and crisis intervention ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- 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. Be the intermediary between the other Program Staff and your counselors.- Correct inappropriate behavior and remind counselors of the correct approach. Report on counselor's unwillingness to correct unsafe/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 the Program Staff to quickly resolve any issues of concern GENERAL DUTIES:- 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, but not limited to eveningprograms, chapel activities, and staff meetings- Follow all policies and procedures- Maintain cleanliness and order in your person and living quarters- Assist with cleanup of the total camp at the end of the teaching session and at the conclusion ofthe summer PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:- 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 withoutaccommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request modification or adjustment to the jobor work environment in order meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army willattempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no unduehardship would result. The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. Qualifications Education Required + High School or Equivalent or better Preferred + Some college or better Experience Required + Supervision experience + 1 year: Summer Camp Counselor experience + 1 year: Experience working with children Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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