Lead Camp Counselor - Leadership Programs - WaBak

Description

Offering unique, active outdoor experiences in the Blue Ridge Mountains (Travelers Rest, SC), Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands Camp WaBak is nestled on 135 acres of forest, trails, lakefront, creek with waterfall, and cabins—an ideal natural setting for all to enjoy canoeing, hiking, archery, environmental education, and team challenges. We are seeking an enthusiastic Lead Camp Counselor – Leadership Programs who loves the outdoors and is dedicated to delivering inclusive, activity-driven experiences for girls.

This position requires female staff in accordance with privacy and supervision standards under the Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ) exception for youth in single-gender cabin and restroom settings.

Seasonal staff compensation includes weekly pay rate, room, board, and comprehensive training within a supportive camp community that prioritizes safety, growth, and fun. Serves as the primary backup to the Camp Director, assuming leadership responsibilities in their absence and offering guidance, coaching, and support to counselors and program staff as needed.

Lead Counselors will serve as the head counselor for one unit (small, similarly aged group) of girls. The incumbent will work primarily with teenage girls enrolled in leadership opportunities and will supervise the Counselor in Training programs (CIT I and CIT II) and Junior Counselor programs. They will provide hands‑on, interactive activities such as crafting, science experiments, and theme‑based activities. Lead Counselors will be responsible for meeting the session goals.

They will be responsible for delegating tasks and supervising Camp Counselors and Jr. Camp Counselors in the same unit providing guidance, support, and advice when necessary.

• Serve as the lead counselor within a unit, typically for a leadership-focused session. During sessions without a leadership program, the Leadership Lead may serve as a program lead, assist with camp planning duties, and/or serve as a camp counselor.
• Along with the Assistant Director, facilitate a progressive leadership program including CIT I and CIT II curriculum and Junior Counselor program guidelines.
• Supervise CITs in the evenings and mitigate any concerns about their performance, training, or behavior.
• Act as a camp activity leader in a variety of program areas as needed (for example, weird science, drama, sports, archery, arts & crafts, outdoor cooking, etc.).
• Ensure that program objectives are met for each session.
• Responsible for creating a girl‑driven weekly schedule and ensure that all staff in your unit have appropriate amounts of scheduled time off.
• Assist in calling meals at the dining hall, leading all‑camp activities, and other general camp counselor duties as assigned by the Assistant Director, or other administrative staff.
• Learn and implement the crisis management plan, including emergency procedures. Be aware of the ongoing medical needs of the campers.
• Ensure program site and supplies are properly maintained. Assist with cleaning, sanitation, and care of supplies and equipment.
• Serve as a role model to guide campers in appropriate behaviors, language, attitudes, and activities to help girls develop individual responsibility.
• Responsible for communication, conflict resolution, and problem solving within the unit.
• Serve as a role model to campers through relationship development, respect for diversity, and empowerment of youth.
• Incumbent will sleep in a girl unit (sometimes in a separate counselor cabin, and sometimes in an attached but separate room) and is expected to help with nighttime supervision and morning routines.

• This position requires female staff in accordance with privacy and supervision standards under the BFOQ exception for youth in single-gender cabin and restroom settings.
• No prior Girl Scout experience required; must be at least 21 years old.
• HS Diploma or equivalent required (advanced education or college preferred).
• At least two years of relevant experience in a leadership role with the ability to supervise other staff and delegate job responsibilities.
• 2 years of relevant…