Sleepaway Camp - Unit Counselor

Description

Are you excited about mentoring youth and creating meaningful camp experiences? Join our team at Camp Conowingo
, a 600-acre sleepaway camp in Conowingo, Maryland, along the Susquehanna River. Unit Counselors live and work closely with campers, helping create a fun, supportive, and inclusive community while enjoying life outdoors.

• Live in a unit with campers and serve as a leader for an assigned group alongside the Unit Leader
• Support campers with daily routines while following a structured yet flexible schedule
• Lead and assist with engaging activities in collaboration with camp staff
• Maintain program and activity equipment
• Contribute to the care and upkeep of camp facilities and shared spaces
• Participate fully in camp life, including meetings, activities, kapers, and special events
• Practice risk assessment and ensure camper safety at all times
• Complete required paperwork accurately and on time
• Support camper-led decision-making, accountability, and positive behavior management
• Promote Girl Scout values, including diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Adapt to changing situations with a positive attitude in a fast-paced 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, willing 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)

• Must be 18 years or older
• Preferred experience in youth leadership, education, recreation, or camp settings
• Ability to supervise campers and understand the needs of girls across age levels
• Strong organizational skills and ability to follow a daily schedule with flexibility
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain during paid training
• Excellent communication skills with children and adults
• Physical stamina to supervise campers during long, active days
• Ability to recognize and respond quickly to safety concerns and emergencies
• Must pass required background, fingerprint, and drug screenings