Camp Counselor, Summer

Description

Internship Eligible

A Camp Counselor has an awesome summer outdoors, being a mentor to girls, and providing fun all day long! Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Camp is one of the outlets to make that mission a reality for many girls. A Camp Counselor is a part of that mission each summer.

As a Camp Counselor, you will:

• Assist in the operation of the camp and its programs to reflect the goals of Girl Scouting.
• Work with the Camp Director and Assistant Camp Director to plan and implement activities and experiences in the group through girl‑led planning, the session theme, and the Girl Scout program emphasis.
• Observe and supervise camper behavior, identify and respond to hazards, assist campers in emergencies (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury).
• Teach and promote respect for others: valuing and understanding differences and similarities of campers and staff.
• Possess the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers, ensuring their physical and emotional health and safety at all times.
• Assist in maintaining sanitation, housekeeping, and care of camp grounds, supplies and equipment.
• Assist with the storing and packing of equipment for safety during and at the end of the season.
• Inform the Camp Director of day‑to‑day group successes and concerns, as well as camper health and other group issues.
• Maintain a good rapport with parents and the community.
• Keep required records and reports as requested by Camp Director and/or Assistant Camp Director.
• Assist with check‑in and check‑out procedures.
• Assist with the opening and closing of the entire camp.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Optional
  
  Certifications:
  
  Lifeguarding, Archery, Boating, Challenge course (fees covered by Council)

• Believe in the mission of Girl Scouting.
• Good character, integrity, adaptability, patience, sense of humor, and enthusiasm.
• Hold or be willing to obtain current certification of standard First Aid and CPR (training to be provided).
• Produce a physical signed by a medical professional within the past 24 months.
• Training and/or experience working with children in an outdoor setting.
• Good time management, organization and communication skills.
• Ability to accept guidance and supervision and relate to one’s peer group.
• The entire position description will be carried out under the standard of conduct as outlined in the Personnel Policy Manual for Seasonal & Short‑Term Program Staff.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to pass a Background check.

• Walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching and lifting 20 – 50 pounds.
• Daily exposure to seasonal weather conditions.

• All staff must be familiar with the safety rules and regulations.
• They must take reasonable steps to ensure their own health and safety, and that of anyone else who may be affected by their actions. They should inform their supervisor of any hazard with which they are not trained.