Sleepaway Camp – Unit Leader

Description

Are you excited to lead, mentor, and create meaningful experiences for youth? Join our team at Camp Conowingo
, a 600-acre sleepaway camp in Conowingo, Maryland, located along the Susquehanna River. Unit Leaders guide campers and counselors through daily camp life while fostering belonging, leadership, and connection to the outdoors.

• Live in a unit with campers and serve as the primary leader for campers and Unit Counselors
• Maintain a daily schedule with consistency and flexibility, supporting campers’ daily needs
• Lead engaging activities and collaborate with camp staff across programs
• Supervise, mentor, and provide regular feedback to Unit Counselors
• Maintain program and activity equipment and supplies
• Support the care and upkeep of campgrounds and shared spaces
• Participate fully in camp life, serving as a positive role model for campers and staff
• Practice and uphold risk assessment, safety procedures, and camp policies
• Build positive relationships with campers, supporting respect, inclusion, and understanding
• Ensure all unit paperwork is completed accurately and on time
• Promote Girl Scout values, including diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Adapt to changing situations with a positive attitude in a fast-paced camp environment
• Completes additional responsibilities as needed to support program operations.

• Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable with change
• Able to work effectively with diverse groups of campers and adults
• Team-oriented, able to take initiative, and follow direction as needed
• Enthusiastic about the outdoors and living in a rustic setting

• Seasonal,
  live-on-site position
• Includes paid staff training
• Two hours of scheduled time off daily and one day off per week (typically Saturday)

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older
• College coursework or experience in youth leadership, education, recreation, or camp settings
• Proven ability to supervise campers and staff and support youth development
• Strong organizational skills and ability to follow a structured yet flexible schedule
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain during paid training
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Physical stamina to supervise campers during long, active days
• Ability to identify and respond quickly to safety concerns and emergencies
• Must pass required background, fingerprint, and drug screenings