Head Counselor - Music Instructor - Female BFOQ (Seasonal) Job at The Salvation

Overview

Head Counselor - Music Instructor - Female BFOQ (Seasonal) role at The Salvation Army of Memphis & the Mid-South in Burkesville, KY. Seasonal position. Posted September 4, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Trains and supervises an assigned group of conservatory counselors and instructors. Plans, coordinates and directs the functions of the counselors and instructors within the conservatory program. Ensures program quality and safety of counselors and youth at all times during conservatory. Provides guidance and role modeling to counselors and ensures safety and a positive experience for counselors and campers. Plans, coordinates, and leads classes in instruction.
• Supervises and organizes an assigned group of Conservatory Counselors during scheduled and unscheduled blocks in cooperation with camp rules and regulations.
• Provides spiritual guidance and encouragement to counselors.
• Trains Counselors in proper methods of leading groups of campers; answers questions during camp and follows up to ensure understanding of training.
• Trains Counselors in proper safety of campers based on established camp rules and regulations. Anticipates safety hazards and initiates contact with the DMDs/Camp Director to resolve issues.
• Analyzes the strengths and challenges of each Counselor and documents the same for leadership review. Provides constructive feedback for personal growth and development.
• Promotes participation of Counselors in assigned activities to ensure a pleasant camp experience for campers.
• Prepares the daily schedule for Counselors to ensure appropriate coverage of campers and confirms adequate break times.
• Handles camper discipline problems as needed; serves as dorm monitor for staff dorms. Available for camper/counselor consultation.
• Assists Counselors with handling campers needing special attention. Maintains accountability for cabin materials, laundry, money and supplies.
• Monitors safety and discipline in cabins; conducts cabin inspections and reports findings to leadership.
• Maintains program records including cabin rosters, incident/discipline reports, and progress reports; escalates major issues to leadership as needed.
• Be prepared to take over for the Counselor in the event of an emergency.
• Participates in camp programs and activities as directed by leadership and supports evening programs, events, overnights and all-camp activities.
• Assists with meals and snacks, ensuring nutritional and positive mealtime environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What We Are Looking For In You

• Six months experience teaching child development or youth programs in a church preferred, or any equivalent training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Endurance for activities such as climbing, standing, bending, stooping and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity for activities. Normal hearing and vision to record and communicate camper activities. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours. Exposure to sun, heat and varying environmental conditions.

Why Work For Us?

The Salvation Army offers career opportunities aligned with our mission to preach the gospel and meet human needs without discrimination. We aim to provide purpose, training and mentoring, and competitive compensation and benefits. The organization emphasizes values that include being Passionate, Compassionate, Uplifting, Brave and Trustworthy.

Additional Information

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree to support its religious mission. To apply, click the Apply Now button. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Job Details: Job Family KT-EXEMPT, Job Function Camp, Pay Type Salary.