Camp Counselor (3358)

The Salvation Army USA

Welling, OK

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Child Development, English Language, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Manual Dexterity, People Management, Physical Demands, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Welling, OK
POSTED
30+ days ago

Camp Season - Summer 2026

Job 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.

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.

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. 

No camper or campers should be left alone in the cabin without proper staff supervision. 

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. 

Keeps the door to your room open at night so that you can maintain order. 

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. 

Ensures the accountability, security, and safety of children participating in camp activities (including free time and evenings); reports all accidents to the supervisor in a timely and accurate manner.

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. 

Moves with campers to ALL classes and activities and remains with them unless otherwise noted. 

May be asked to teach a class based on personal experience or expertise, or to assist with teaching a class. 

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.

Education and Experience

Six months of experience teaching child development or youth programs in a church is preferred.

or

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications

CPR and First Aid Certification

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled

About the Company

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The Salvation Army USA