Conservatory Camp Counselor (3926)

Camp Season - Summer 2026Job Summary

Plans, implements, coordinates, and supervises an assigned group of children and youth participating in a Christian Camp; promotes quality of programs and safety of campers at all times; provides faith-based 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; ensures compliance with camp rules and regulations at all times. Participates alongside campers during camp worship meetings and times of prayer. Leads devotional activities and faith-based songs with campers and supports the seeker’s ministry.

Ministerial Responsibilities

• 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.

Supervision Responsibilities

• Supervises and organizes an assigned group of campers during scheduled activities and during unscheduled blocks of time, in accordance with camp rules and regulations.

• Promotes and encourages campers' participation 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.

Cabin Management Responsibilities

• Lives with a group of campers and helps each camper adjust and get to know other campers and camp life.

• Both counselors must accompany campers back to the cabin and prepare for bedtime.

• One counselor must be in the room with the campers for 30-45 minutes after lights are out to ensure campers have settled for the night.

• Ensure that all beds in the cabin are at least 30 inches apart; there should be adequate space to allow freedom of movement and provide an emergency exit.

• Stays in the cabin with your kids at night. You may leave your cabin for a legitimate reason, but only if you have another staff member of age who does not have camper responsibility at the time to cover for you.

Safety Responsibilities

• Provides constant care for campers' needs in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy manner.

• Interprets and maintains camper compliance with camp rules and the camp safety and health regulations.

Program Responsibilities

• Participates enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team, delivering and supervising evening programs, special events, overnights, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.

• Assists with program activities and other assigned activities, working closely with program staff.

• Maintains the camp materials in an orderly fashion; maintains accountability for any laundry, money, and supplies necessary for camp programs.

• 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; ensure that campers receive nutritional and tasty food; provide a positive, relaxed atmosphere during mealtimes, and encourage conversation.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.

• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

• Some physical requirements of the Camp Counselor position include endurance, including climbing, standing, bending, stooping, and stretching.

• Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity are required for manipulating activities.

• Requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions

• Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and to work irregular hours, delivering a program at the facility available.

• Operate with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and varying environmental conditions.