Location: Camp CONNRI (Ashford, CT)

Status: Seasonal (June 14, 2024 – August 04, 2024)

Rate of Pay: $2,600.00 stipend plus room, board, bedding, laundry facilities, and recreational facilities provided. 

Scope & Purpose of Position: Serve as the primary caregivers for each camper. Responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, and carrying out activities and guiding campers in their personal growth and daily living skills.

• Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their cabin, within activities, and throughout the camp to meet the intended camper outcomes.
• Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement, and youth empowerment.
• Supervise campers as scheduled throughout the day and night, keeping campers within sight and sound at all times.
• Give campers position attention and take advantage of teachable moments.
• Participate in developing and implementing program activities for campers within the mission and outcomes.
• Assist program directors in teaching skills and leading activities (waterfront, athletics, boating, nature, arts & crafts, etc.).
• Participate in all activities with campers.
• Plan rainy-day activities.
• Plan special “counselor-directed activities” (CDA).
• Conduct nightly cabin devotions.
• Maintain cabin cleanliness.
• Participate in counselor training meetings as scheduled.
• Maintain high health and safety standards for camper and staff activities.
• Set an excellent example to campers and others regarding general camp procedures and practices, including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.
• Attend and participate in daily devotions and evening programs.
• Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures.
• Participate in end-of-camp cleanup, addressing all living areas, program areas, and general camp areas.
• Perform assigned administrative duties on each session's opening and closing days.
• Provide a consistent, positive, Christian example to campers and staff.
• Serve as a positive and professional representative of The Salvation Army.

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have prior experience as a camp counselor.
• Must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Must subscribe to Salvation Army principles/mission and abide by the camp’s personnel policies and practices as outlined in the Camp Staff Manual, including leaving the campgrounds during staff breaks between camping periods. Smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages, using illegal drugs, and immoral conduct during the employment period will be grounds for immediate dismissal.
• Ability to communicate and work with groups participating and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff.
• Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply proper behavior-management techniques.
• Ability to relate to youth and adults positively and understand the developmental needs of youth.
• Certification from the American Red Cross for Advanced First Aid and CPR preferred.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in program areas designated camp program areas.
• Desire and ability to work with children outdoors in varied conditions.
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess the strength and endurance to supervise campers constantly.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.

Learn more about The Salvation Army's Camp CONNRI at https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southern-new-england/camp-connri/ 

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.