Camp Counselor / Male (Music Conservatory) - Camp Heart O' Hills

Location: Camp Heart O’ Hills, Welling, OK

Position Type: Temporary Full-Time

About this Opportunity:
The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, is seeking a Camp Music Conservatory Male Counselor for the Arkansas and Oklahoma Conservatory of Music and Arts, located in Welling, OK.

This is a summer position based at Camp Heart O’ Hills. This summary outlines the essential functions and requirements but is not all-inclusive. Additional job-related responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Counselors are assigned a cabin of students to supervise and care for. The primary responsibility of the role is to create a safe, engaging, and supportive environment that fosters personal, artistic, and spiritual growth for each camper. 

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise students in the cabin during mornings, evenings, and nap times, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Monitor student tables in the dining hall and oversee an assigned camp area during free time.
• Participate in all required staff activities, including staff meetings, night programs, worship services, Bible studies, and Evensong.
• Assist in planning at least one night program.
• Support students in maintaining clean and orderly cabins by:
• Ensuring daily hygiene practices, such as bathing.
• Overseeing daily cabin cleaning and proper laundry routines.
• Hanging wet clothing to dry and keeping cleaning supplies available for supervised use.
• Monitoring and replenishing essential supplies such as hand soap, paper towels, toilet paper, and laundry detergent.
• Help maintain discipline and positive behavior in students by:
• Following appropriate disciplinary guidelines when needed.
• Encouraging participation and ensuring safety at all times.
• Providing guidance and role modeling for personal and spiritual growth.
• Ensuring compliance with camp rules and punctuality.
• Assist with program activities as assigned by the Conservatory Director.
• Maintain an incident report log and report any concerns or issues to the Conservatory Director.
• Ensure proper coverage and supervision of students at all times.

• All staff perform as necessary ministry functions such as presenting approved devotional material, praying with campers, leading in Christian songs, etc.

What We Are Looking for in You:

• At least six months of experience teaching child development or youth programs in a church setting is preferred, OR an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Knowledge of child and youth behavior and development principles.
• Ability to ensure the safety of students and staff.
• Strong skills in planning, developing, and supervising youth programs.
• Effective communication skills for engaging with campers and staff.
• Ability to mentor and build positive relationships with children and youth.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Strong ability to communicate and work effectively with students and staff.
• Visual and auditory abilities to identify safety risks and respond to emergencies.
• Physical stamina to supervise students and respond to emergency situations.
• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical activities such as climbing, bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Comfortable working irregular hours in a camp setting with daily exposure to sun, heat, and varying environmental conditions.
• Willingness to live on-site and commit to a 7-day-a-week schedule unless otherwise noted by the Conservatory Director.

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Why work for us:

Since 1907, The Salvation Army has been operating camp programs across the southeast region of the United States. Today, The Salvation Army has eight camps in the South and over 40 across the country. Working at a Salvation Army camp is not like other summer jobs. You will earn an income, you will receive invaluable job experience, and you will make friendships that will last you a lifetime – but, unlike most other summer jobs, you will also powerfully impact the life of a child or teen for the better. At Salvation Army camps, disadvantaged kids (in particular) have three square meals a day, have the opportunity to further develop social skills, learn creation care, feel valued, and encounter God’s love. You will never regret saying “yes” to camp this summer. Apply for a Salvation Army camp and be part of something bigger than yourself: making lives better in Jesus’ name.

Additional Information

Camp Staff Orientation will be held 06/11/2025 – 06/15/2025 and participation is required.

The 2025 summer camp program will be held 6/16/2025 – 07/20/2025. If you are unable to work the entire session, please let us know on your application.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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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.

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