Summer - Unit Leader

Company: The Salvation Army Golden State Division
Location: Scotts Valley
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description OVERVIEW: The Unit Leader oversees up to 5 Cabin Leaders and 60 campers, ensuring the spiritual, physical, emotional, and social well-being of all. Responsibilities include planning and leading daily unit activities, managing camper and staff behavior, supporting Cabin Leaders, leading devotions, and preparing evening programs. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure continuous supervision and safety of all campers and Cabin Leaders, supporting their spiritual, physical, emotional, and social needs Encourage camper participation in all scheduled activities and programs Support Cabin Leaders in developing and leading daily devotions and setting cabin expectations Manage camper behavior and refer serious issues to the Assistant Camp Director Plan and implement unit activities, elective classes, and occasional evening programs Maintain cleanliness standards through regular cabin checks and break day inspections Ensure Cabin Leaders are prepared for each camp session after break day Communicate camper or staff concerns to the Assistant Camp Director Visit cabins regularly and supervise assigned free time activity areas Assist with flag duties, late-night supervision, and opening/closing day procedures Lead Salvation Army badge and arts programs as assigned Build relationships with campers and staff to foster a positive camp experience Participate in all camp programs and spiritual formation activities Model Christ-like behavior, concern, and service Report suspected child abuse immediately and follow proper procedures Report property maintenance issues to Facilities Manager or Maintenance Crew Chief Evaluate summer program and provide suggestions for improvement Other related duties as required All staff may be called upon at any time to assist in the total operation of the camp. You are expected to join in all evening programs; absences are excused only through the Assistant Camp Director. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum 21 years of age (required) Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification (required) Camping experience either as a camper or staff (required) SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to creatively motivate and encourage counseling staff Comfortable speaking in front of groups with strong stage presence Clear communicator across a wide range of ages Skilled in organizing and leading group devotionals Capable of working under pressure and solving problems creatively Able to manage camper misbehavior appropriately Uses appropriate language around campers Must be of good moral character Must have a personal and growing relationship with the Lord EQUIPMENT USED: Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis Ability to grasp, push and pull objects and tools ADA Statement: Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result. Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes. At-Will Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.

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