Job Opening: Counselor

JOB REQUIREMENTS: THE SALVATION ARMY North and Central Illinois Division Wonderland Camp and Conference Center POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: Counselor LOCATION/DEPT: Wonderland Camp and Conference Center REPORTS TO: Divisional Youth Secretary/Assistant Camp Administrator FLSA CATEGORY: Exempt STATUS TYPE: TFT OUTCOMES The Counselor is responsible for all the campers within their cabin, including the Assistant Counselor. They are charged with being a positive Christian influence for each of their 8-12 campers. Responsibilities include developing the camper\'s social, physical, intellectual, vocational, emotional, and spiritual strengths, through group living experiences and personal interest. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Attend general staff training week and read all materials mailed prior to training week. Supervise and lead an assigned group of campers in daily activities, which areinclude but are not limited to: Daily devotions and instruction on \"what it means to be Christian,\" and how to become one. Instruction/guidance in cabin cleanliness and care of property. Instruction/guidance on personal hygiene. Instruction/guidance on table manners and conduct in dining hall. Practical motivation in environmental awareness and responsibility. Involvement in physical development and recreational activities. Aquatic related activities. Overnight campouts and other pioneering activities. Arts and Crafts skill development. Be present with and give guidance to campers while on duty. Give support by your actions to the program concepts of love, understanding and self worth of each person. Inspect and ensure that assigned cabin is clean, safe and in good repair. Complete maintenance requests and return to the Program Manager. Help protect the personal belongings of each camper from damage/theft. Chaperone campers both in camp and on out-of-camp trips always thinking of safety and guidance. Complete American Camping Association/Title XX camper evaluations and Wonderland Camp camper evaluations. See that the resident nurse cares for the health needs of each camper. Maintain cabin first aid kit (seek replenishment from resident nurse). Attend health orientation during general staff training and care for minor camper injuries as designated by the resident nurse. Participate in camper classes and assist when... For full info follow application link. 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 on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/A016F02D799949A2