Adventure Manager

THE SALVATION ARMY

North and Central Illinois Division

Wonderland Camp and

Conference Center

POSITION TITLE : Adventure Manager / Senior Counselor

LOCATION / DEPT : Wonderland Camp and Conference Center

REPORTS TO : Assistant Director - Programs

FLSA CATEGORY : Exempt

STATUS TYPE : TFT

Seasonal Position : May 24, 2026 - July 16, 2026 (opportunity for extended employment through August 17th)

OUTCOMES

The Adventure Manager will provide professional and safety-oriented instruction and lead facilitation of the Adventure Program. Working with their Assistants, the employee will provide an unforgettable experience for the participant. The Manager is also responsible for providing an outdoor Living team building experience with a Christian message.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Administration

• Conduct adventure program orientation during general staff training. Work with Camp Leadership in planning this orientation.
• Assume responsibility for supervision and instruction or program skill area skills.
• Coordinate program with Adventure Program Assistant to develop relational goals and objectives.
• Work cooperatively with Unit Leaders, Counselors and Assistants in implementing the Adventure Program with a focus on team building.
• Prepare lesson plans and delegate responsibility to counselors taking part in adventure Program activities.
• Maintain program area daily (ropes, harnesses, helmets, nuts, bolts, cables, fasteners, tensioners, trails and storage area) for cleanliness, care, organization and safety.
• Attend to pre-camp preparation of all equipment and materials for the adventure program.
• Prepare and inventory prior to storage of all equipment and materials. Submit a list of purchase needs for the fourth-coming summer.
• Obtain approval for all program purchases.
• Plan rainy day activities for your program area.
• Assist in preparation and implementation of evening programs.
• Assist with maintaining assigned lodging (lights out, doors locked, curfew compliance, cleaning schedule, camp guidelines and prayer time.
• Complete accident reports for any accidents involving campers and staff.
• Complete Daily Usage Logs for all adventure program aspects as required by ACA.

Camper Interaction

Other Duties

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the Activities Director.

In contacts related to this position's duties this individual act as a representative of the Army and its mission.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

This individual will be evaluated on how effectively the outcomes of this position are achieved, as well as the timeliness, accuracy and completeness of accomplishing assigned goals.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

COMPENTENCIES

POSITION LIMITATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

THE SALVATION ARMY MISSION STATEMENT

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.