Summer Camp: Activity Leader

Description

Girl Scout camp is where campers find their strengths and challenge themselves as they navigate activities at the campsite units, in the dining hall, and along the trails. Working at Camp Small Valley is a unique experience that can have a positive impact on you for the rest of your life and your passion can make a difference in the lives of girls!

The Summer Camp Activity Leader is responsible for oversight, planning, and facilitation of assigned activity, weekly progressive programming, and the inventory and maintenance of activity equipment.

• In conjunction with the Summer Camp Program Supervisor, develop and implement programming based on camp program goals, individual goals, assigned activities, and camp policies and procedures.
• Meet regularly with Summer Camp Program Supervisor to keep staff apprised of any programming needs.
• Effectively communicate assigned activity and specific roles to other camp staff during activity time.
• Provide challenges that are age, ability, and readiness appropriate for multiple Girl Scout levels.
• Assist with the execution of the GSHPA crisis management plan for emergencies that may occur during camp at any time, day or night.
• Help coordinate and successfully implement group living for the unit by working together and assisting with housekeeping and sanitation.
• Assume responsibility for health and safety of the campers in the unit activity area by maintaining a well‑equipped first aid kit, reporting accidents promptly, and keeping the health supervisor informed of the health status of campers and unit staff.
• For Arts and Crafts Activity Lead:
  Experience planning and executing arts and craft activities and ability to create lesson plans for different themed camps on a weekly basis preferred.
• For Stem Activity Lead:
  Experience planning and executing STEM themed activities and ability to create lesson plans for different themed camps on a weekly basis preferred.
• Keep written records and formal reports and submit them within established deadline.
• Assist in unit at end of activity day.
• Create and maintain activity inventory.
• Submit supply lists/needs to Program Director before, during, and at close of camp.
• Abide by GSHPA code of conduct, rules, and expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum hiring age of 21 is required.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate girls to participate in and lead activities in a flexible, professional manner.
• Ability to quickly respond to emergencies 24/7 when on camp property and follow GSHPA established emergency procedures.
• Lifeguard Activity Leader: Current lifeguard certification (or approved equivalent), or the ability to successfully complete certification during pre‑camp training.
• Adventure Activity Leader: Two years of adventure ropes experience preferred, and the ability to successfully complete adventure training during pre‑camp training.
• Arts and Crafts Activity Leader: Experience planning and delivering arts and crafts activities, with the ability to create weekly lesson plans aligned with different camp themes preferred.
• STEM Activity Leader: Experience planning and facilitating STEM‑themed activities, with the ability to create weekly lesson plans aligned with different camp themes preferred.
• Program Leader: Experience creating weekly programs and lead schedules and program ordering.
• Attend and complete all pre‑camp training.
• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Ability to live and work in the outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to walk a mile over uneven terrain.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards.
• Ability to adapt well to changing circumstances, direction, and strategy.
• Ability to lead and facilitate events and activities.
• Ability to work with diverse populations in a group setting.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to pass required background checks.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.